Vacancy at Global Peace Development (GPD) in Abuja

JOB VACANCY: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE COORDINATOR

Organisation: Global Peace Development (GPD)
Job Title: Environment and Climate Change Coordinator
Location: Garki, Abuja, FCT
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

ABOUT GLOBAL PEACE DEVELOPMENT

Global Peace Development (GPD) is a Nigerian non-governmental organisation committed to promoting peace, good governance, and sustainable development. The organisation works with communities to address conflict, inequality, and social challenges while strengthening resilience and promoting inclusive growth.

JOB SUMMARY

GPD is seeking a qualified and experienced Environment and Climate Change Coordinator to lead the design, implementation, and integration of climate resilience and environmental sustainability initiatives across its programmes.

The successful candidate will coordinate community-based climate adaptation and mitigation activities, disaster risk reduction, natural resource management, and green livelihood initiatives. The role also involves stakeholder engagement, capacity building, policy advocacy, climate funding proposals, and project monitoring and reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Integrate climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and green growth strategies into GPD’s programmes.
2. Plan and implement climate adaptation and mitigation activities, disaster risk reduction initiatives, and natural resource management interventions.
3. Mobilise and engage community members, local authorities, and vulnerable groups to strengthen grassroots resilience.
4. Conduct field assessments, climate risk mapping, vulnerability assessments, and capacity-building training.
5. Lead data collection, research, monitoring, and evaluation related to environmental and climate indicators.
6. Oversee environmental safeguards to ensure activities comply with applicable environmental requirements.
7. Document project success stories, case studies, lessons learned, and good practices.
8. Build partnerships with government agencies, donors, strategic partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
9. Support resource mobilisation and the development of proposals for climate-related funding opportunities.
10. Ensure compliance with GPD’s safeguarding, accountability, and code of conduct policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or HND in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Geography, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience:

• At least five years of relevant professional experience in climate change adaptation, environmental management, resilience programming, or humanitarian and development work.
• Strong experience in donor engagement, climate funding proposal development, and resource mobilisation.
• Demonstrated skills in project implementation, community engagement, and climate risk monitoring.

Additional Requirements:

• Effective written and spoken English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
• Strong data collection, technical documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data visualisation tools.
• Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

30 October 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover letter combined into a single PDF document via email.

Email: procurement@globalpeacedev.org

Email subject: Environment and Climate Change Coordinator – Abuja

Applicants should ensure that the position title and location are clearly stated in the email subject line.

Qualified candidates with experience in climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and community-based development are encouraged to apply.