Policy Officer
Deadline: 7th July 2024
Position Start Time: Immediately
Term: 2-year contract (subject to renewal)
Location: Fully Remote - Nigeria
About Us
Surge Africa Organisation designs and implements innovative measures that improve approaches to climate adaptation through policy, media, and resilient development.
Role Overview
As the Policy Officer, you will be responsible for managing Surge Africa’s Policy workstream, an area that focuses on Policy & Governance, Finance & Energy, Adaptation, and Climate Security. This role is fully remote.
Responsibilities:
Lead, manage and expand Surge Africa’s policy program and its thematic focus (Energy & Finance, Adaptation, and Climate Security).
Manage consultants that support the policy workstream, including support with research development, reviews, stakeholder engagement, hosting sessions etc.
Develop new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization, and manage existing programs, projects and initiatives as it relates to the policy workstream.
Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected projects, and coordinate cross-project activities within the organisation
Track progress of the program, develop reports and evaluation assessments, build and manage relationships with partners and represent the organization as it relates to the work area.
Manage budgets and track expenses as it relates to the Policy workstream
Qualifications:
3 years or more of working experience in policy or governance/diplomacy-related roles in the climate space.
Well-versed in issues around energy, finance, adaptation and reasonable knowledge of climate security.
Reasonable knowledge of local and international climate policies and decrees.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking and stakeholder management skills.
Effective skill in developing and executing both in-person engagements and online events.
Competency in digital software and virtual workspaces.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a detailed CV and a cover letter explaining what makes them suitable for this role to careers@surgeafrica.org.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.