Program Officer – Climate, Nature & Community Resilience

Position Overview

The Eco-Restoration Foundation is looking for a motivated Program Officer to help drive its work across environmental protection, climate action, conservation, blue economy development, and community-focused sustainability initiatives. This role is central to moving projects forward, generating research and knowledge outputs, building strong stakeholder relationships, mobilizing grants, supporting communications, managing partnerships and events, and strengthening the Foundation’s footprint and impact across Africa.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, execution, and tracking of climate, conservation, and sustainable development initiatives.
• Carry out environmental research, review policy materials, and contribute to technical studies and knowledge resources.
• Source funding opportunities and support proposal drafting, fundraising efforts, and donor relationship activities.
• Create written content such as articles, reports, policy briefs, newsletters, and other leadership materials.
• Oversee digital communication efforts, awareness campaigns, and engagement with key stakeholders.
• Organize workshops, conferences, webinars, community discussions, and environmental outreach programs.
• Help build collaborations with government bodies, NGOs, development partners, academic institutions, private sector players, and community organizations.
• Support project tracking, outcome measurement, and reporting aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Represent the Foundation in meetings, conferences, public forums, and stakeholder sessions.
• Contribute to the creation of new initiatives linked to environmental protection, conservation, and nature-based livelihoods.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Geography, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Marine Sciences, Development Studies, Sociology, Environmental Management, or a closely related field.
• Between 3 and 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Clear interest in, and hands-on exposure to, climate action, conservation, environmental sustainability, community development, or nature-based solutions.
• Strong capabilities in research, writing, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and communication.
• Prior exposure to grant support, donor-funded work, environmental programming, or development projects is an advantage.
• Confidence in presentations, social media engagement, and digital communications.
• Ability to work independently while managing several priorities at the same time.
• A strong commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and delivering community impact.

About Eco-Restoration Foundation

Eco-Restoration Foundation (ERF) is an independent organization focused on environmental and sustainable development solutions. Its work spans ecosystem restoration, biodiversity protection, climate resilience, blue economy growth, environmental learning, and community-based livelihood improvement across Africa.

Established in 2015, ERF operates where conservation, sustainability, research, innovation, policy, and community development meet. The organization supports efforts that safeguard natural ecosystems while also creating income-generating opportunities for vulnerable communities.

ERF has contributed to and supported work in mangrove rehabilitation, environmental awareness initiatives, sustainable livelihood programs, coastal resilience advocacy, youth participation, climate education, community development, and nature-based solutions. Its expanding portfolio includes involvement in ecosystem restoration efforts such as the Eco-Park Mangrove Sanctuary and Research Centre, community-centered environmental programs, SDG-aligned development projects, and partnership-driven efforts aimed at attracting grants, technical support, and impact investment for environmental and social change.

The Foundation is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially those related to climate action, life below water, life on land, sustainable cities and communities, clean water, decent work, and partnerships for development.