Vacancies at Green Habitat Initiative (GHI)

Program Development & Grants Officer – Abuja

Green Habitat Initiative (GHI) is hiring a skilled and experienced Program Development & Grants Officer to support its mission of advancing environmental sustainability in Nigeria.

📍 Job Details

• Location: Abuja
• Experience Level: 3–5 years
• Employment Type: Full-time

🌍 About GHI

Green Habitat Initiative is committed to promoting sustainable environmental policies and practices across Nigeria. The organization focuses on conservation, climate action, and sustainable development initiatives that create long-term impact.

🎯 Role Overview

The Program Development & Grants Officer will lead resource mobilization and fundraising efforts, including:

• Donor mapping and engagement
• Proposal development and grant acquisition
• Building strategic partnerships

This role is critical to expanding GHI’s funding portfolio and program sustainability.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

💰 Resource Mobilization & Fundraising

• Identify and track local & international funding opportunities
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies
• Build and maintain a strong donor pipeline
• Represent GHI at donor meetings and networking events

📝 Proposal Development

• Lead development of concept notes, EOIs, and grant proposals
• Coordinate proposal inputs across teams
• Prepare budgets, work plans, and supporting documents
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and deadlines

📊 Donor Intelligence & Analysis

• Conduct donor mapping and funding landscape analysis
• Monitor trends in climate finance, development funding, and philanthropy
• Provide strategic insights to management

📑 Grant Management & Compliance

• Support post-award grant management and reporting
• Maintain grant tracking systems
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables

🌿 Programme Development Support

• Contribute to project design and concept development
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and documentation

🎓 Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Public Policy, Environmental Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 3–5 years experience in fundraising, grants, or proposal development
• Proven track record of winning or contributing to successful grants
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Good understanding of donor compliance and grant management

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in Proposal Writing, Project Management, or Grant Management
• Experience with donors such as:
  • USAID
  • European Union
  • United Nations Agencies
  • GIZ
  • FCDO
• Knowledge of climate change, WASH, renewable energy, and sustainability sectors

📩 How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to:

📧 careers@greenhabitat.ng
📝 Use “Program Development & Grants Officer” as the subject line

🌟 Why Join GHI?

• Be part of a mission-driven environmental organization
• Work on impactful projects in climate and sustainability
• Grow your career in international development and fundraising
• Collaborate with global donors and partners

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