Community Engagement and Advocacy Officer

GRENCHI is hiring a Community Engagement and Advocacy Officer to build trusted relationships with communities, schools, farmer groups, government institutions, civil-society organisations and traditional leaders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead community entry, mobilisation, consultation and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate participation in planting exercises, trainings, workshops and environmental events.
• Serve as a focal point for community questions, feedback and complaints.
• Engage ministries, local governments, institutions and community-based organisations to support programme delivery.
• Conduct community surveys, needs assessments and satisfaction checks.
• Maintain accurate engagement, attendance and stakeholder records.
• Support field implementation, monitoring and grassroots advocacy.
• Translate community evidence and concerns into credible advocacy messages and follow-up actions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• BSc or MSc in Forestry, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Public Administration, Development Studies or a related field.
• Two to four years of practical experience in community mobilisation, outreach, advocacy or field-extension work.
• Fluency in English and Igbo is required.
• Understanding of environmental and climate policy and Anambra State government structures.
• Strong facilitation, public-speaking, stakeholder-management and report-writing skills.

This is an in-person contract role based in Awka. Apply through GRENCHI's official careers page.