Environmental Officer at Stakeholder Democracy Network

Stakeholder Democracy Network is an International non-governmental organization that helps facilitate community development from a rights based perspective. SDN operates in the Niger Delta where it is trying to help the communities affected by oil exploitation and the challenges of resource curse. SDN has five pillar issues, these are: Access to energy, democratisation, environment, resilient communities and resources governance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Environmental Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Purpose

• To support the development and implementation of SDN projects and activities in its Environment and Resource Governance pillars.
• This role will require the individual to take full responsibility for the completion and success of projects and ensure project adherence to the PMEL process.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Strategy and Programme Development 20%
• Programme implementation 60%
• External Relations and Communications 10%
• Fundraising 10%

Duties
Strategy and Programme Development:

• Assist in the development and implementation of SDN’s mission and vision in the Niger Delta
• Assist with regular analysis of environmental issues in the Niger Delta
• Contribute to develop and deepen SDN’s understanding of its focus areas and methods

Programme Implementation:

• Contribute to the process of planning, development and implementation of environmental projects
• Support the development and implementation of research and data collection processes
• Support the analysis, review and final output process for all project reporting,

External Relations and Communications:

• Identify, build and leverage relationships that are key to promoting stability and development in the Niger Delta
• Hold regular communication and networking with local partners, local and national institutions’ and external
  actors

Qualifications
Assessment of candidates will be based on proven experience and capacity with evidence of the following or equivalent experience as follows:

• Postgraduate degree in Environment, Resource Governance or related field;
• Spoken and written fluency in English. Written articles? examples of your writing ability in relation to environmental issues in Nigeria;
• Demonstrate knowledge of key legislation and regulatory frameworks that govern environmental management and the oil and gas industry
• At least 4 years experience in managing Environmental projects and engaging in key advocacy activities
• IT skills: word, excel and online communication skills:
• Strong oral and written communications skills;
• Proven experience supporting and managing project staff:
• Donor reporting experience At least five (5) yearn of experience in environment, resource governance, peace-building, development; and/or related fields, including democracy and governance issues

Salary
Commensurate with experience and education, with excellent benefits.

Application Closing Date
1st August, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a brief Covering Letter and Curriculum Vitae to "Daniel Bob-Manuel, Admin Officer, SDN via: daniel@stakeholderdemocracy.org with a copy to: ola_olu@stakeholderdemocracy.org and florence@stakeholderdemocracy.org with "Environmental Officer" in the subject line

Note: Applications will be acknowledged but only shortlisted candidates will receive further correspondence.