Job Position for Environment and Climate Change Coordinator
Job Opportunity: Environment and Climate Change Coordinator
Organisation: Global Peace Development (GPD)
Location: Garki, Abuja, FCT
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
About Global Peace Development (GPD)
Global Peace Development (GPD) is a premier Nigerian non-governmental organisation dedicated to fostering peace, advancing good governance, and driving sustainable development. We collaborate closely with communities to tackle conflict, inequality, and social challenges while fortifying resilience and championing inclusive growth.
Job Summary
GPD is seeking a dynamic, qualified, and experienced Environment and Climate Change Coordinator to spearhead the design, implementation, and integration of climate resilience and environmental sustainability initiatives across our strategic programmes.
The successful candidate will orchestrate community-based climate adaptation and mitigation activities, disaster risk reduction, natural resource management, and green livelihood initiatives. Additionally, the role encompasses robust stakeholder engagement, capacity building, policy advocacy, climate funding proposal development, and comprehensive project monitoring and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Integration: Embed climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and green growth strategies directly into GPD’s core programmes.
Project Implementation: Plan and execute climate adaptation/mitigation activities, disaster risk reduction initiatives, and natural resource management interventions.
Community Engagement: Mobilise and collaborate with community members, local authorities, and vulnerable populations to fortify grassroots resilience.
Assessments & Training: Conduct field assessments, climate risk mapping, vulnerability evaluations, and targeted capacity-building workshops.
M&E and Research: Lead data collection, operational research, monitoring, and evaluation focusing on environmental and climate indicators.
Environmental Safeguards: Oversee safeguards to guarantee that all project activities align with environmental regulations and standards.
Documentation: Document project success stories, comprehensive case studies, lessons learned, and best practices.
Partnership Building: Cultivate and maintain strong strategic partnerships with government bodies, donors, and key stakeholders.
Resource Mobilisation: Drive resource mobilisation efforts and lead the development of competitive proposals for climate-focused funding.
Compliance: Strictly uphold GPD’s safeguarding, accountability, and code of conduct policies across all undertakings.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or HND in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Geography, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
A Master’s degree will serve as a distinct added advantage.
Professional Experience
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience spanning climate change adaptation, environmental management, resilience programming, or humanitarian and development work.
Proven, strong experience in donor engagement, climate funding proposal writing, and resource mobilisation.
Demonstrated competency in project implementation, community mobilisation, and climate risk monitoring.
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in local languages is highly advantageous.
Strong capabilities in data collection, technical documentation, and high-level report writing.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and modern data visualisation tools.
The capacity to work autonomously and lead multidisciplinary teams within a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter combined into a single PDF document via email to:
Email: procurement@globalpeacedev.org
Email Subject Line: Environment and Climate Change Coordinator – Abuja
Note: Applicants must ensure that the position title and location are accurately stated in the subject line of their email application. Qualified candidates with proven backgrounds in climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and community-based development are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026.
