Climate Change Advocacy Officer

Description

The Climate Change Advocacy Officer at Hamza Development Foundation plays a vital role in promoting community awareness, advocacy, and engagement on climate change adaptation and resilience initiatives. This position is dedicated to supporting community-based organizations, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and local forums by providing technical guidance and facilitation to enhance their capacity in raising awareness and advocating for climate adaptation priorities. The officer is responsible for coordinating advocacy activities with government entities, ensuring that the priorities identified through Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVA) and Local Adaptation Plans of Action (LAPA) are effectively communicated and integrated into local planning processes. This role requires a strong focus on inclusive and participatory approaches that promote gender equality and social inclusion while encouraging broad community ownership in climate resilience efforts. The officer facilitates community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, policy dialogue, and monitoring of ongoing advocacy initiatives. The ideal candidate brings at least three years of relevant professional experience in climate change advocacy, possesses excellent communication and facilitation skills, and has the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders including government departments, local authorities, community representatives, and international development actors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct community awareness sessions to educate local populations on climate change impacts, disaster preparedness, and sustainable resource management.
• Develop and distribute communication materials such as briefs, posters, and reports that support climate change adaptation awareness.
• Mobilize community members, with emphasis on women, youth, and marginalized groups, to participate actively in advocacy and resilience-building initiatives.
• Provide continuous support, mentorship, and capacity building to Community Action Forums (CAFs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to strengthen their advocacy and organizational capabilities.
• Assist CAFs and CSOs in identifying priority climate adaptation challenges and developing evidence-based advocacy strategies and action plans.
• Facilitate coordination of advocacy activities including community dialogues, stakeholder consultations, awareness campaigns, and policy engagement events.
• Monitor the implementation of advocacy initiatives, document progress, identify challenges, and propose corrective actions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with government officials, local authorities, and climate change networks to promote institutional support for community-driven climate adaptation priorities.
• Support communities and civil society in presenting local adaptation demands derived from CRVA and LAPA findings to relevant government stakeholders.
• Organize stakeholder meetings, policy dialogues, and forums to foster participatory development and ensure inclusive representation.
• Track government commitments and follow up on actions related to the integration of local adaptation priorities into development plans and sector strategies.
• Develop advocacy briefs, position papers, and policy recommendations aimed at influencing decision-making processes.
• Promote community-led mechanisms for accountability and follow-up to ensure continued attention to climate adaptation goals.
• Facilitate networking and collaboration among community organizations, local governments, NGOs, and other key stakeholders to enhance collective impact.
• Maintain comprehensive records and prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports covering community mobilization, advocacy activities, stakeholder engagement, and progress toward objectives.
• Document success stories and best practices to inform learning and communication efforts within and outside the organization.

Experience

3 Years

Apply By

Nov 20, 2026

Required Skills

• Community Mobilization
• Work plan Development
• Advocacy Campaign Planning
• Capacity Building
• Project Coordination
• Gender Equality
• LOCAL ADAPTATION PLAN OF ACTION
• Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
• Community Resilience
• Report Writing
• Monitoring
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Advocacy
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Facilitation
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Networking
• Documentation

Nice to Have Skills

• Disaster Risk Reduction
• local development planning
• Policy Dialogue
• International NGOs
• Donor-Funded Projects
• Natural resource management
• Government engagement
• Social Inclusion
• Participatory Development
• Community-Based Organizations
• Policy Analysis
• Partnership Development