Volunteer Climate Advocacy Officer

About the role

Join Jeunes Volontaires pour l'Environnement (JVE) as a Volunteer Climate Advocacy Officer to support one of Africa's largest citizen‑led climate justice movements. This unpaid position focuses on mobilising youth and grassroots communities to influence climate policy and promote sustainable development.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead climate advocacy campaigns at local, national and regional levels.
• Engage with policymakers, civil society partners and community groups to advance climate‑justice agendas.
• Develop advocacy materials, policy briefs and communication content.
• Facilitate workshops, trainings and citizen‑participation events.
• Monitor and report on policy developments and campaign outcomes.

Required profile

• Strong commitment to climate justice and environmental sustainability.
• Experience working with youth, community groups or NGOs in advocacy or policy contexts.
• Excellent communication and networking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse stakeholders.

Required skills

• Policy analysis and research.
• Advocacy strategy development.
• Public speaking and presentation.
• Report writing and documentation.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a pan‑African climate justice movement.
• Hands‑on experience in climate policy advocacy.
• Networking with international NGOs, Ashoka Fellows and youth leaders.
• Professional development through training and mentorship.