GLFx Chapter Africa Hub Officer

The GLFx Chapter Africa Hub Officer serves as the primary focal point for GLFx chapters across Africa. The role involves managing day-to-day communication, engaging on digital platforms, and supporting the development of knowledge and visibility materials. The officer will work in collaboration with the GLFx team and relevant GLF units to design and deliver activities that strengthen engagement, learning, and collaboration across the Africa chapter network, while ensuring chapters’ meaningful inclusion in Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) events, communications, and learning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Focal Point: Serve as the primary focal point for GLFx chapters across Africa, managing day-to-day communication and convening regular meetings.
• Engagement & Programs: Design and deliver programs that strengthen engagement, learning, visibility, and collaboration across the Africa chapter network.
• Strategy Implementation: Support the GLFx Coordinator in implementing strategy and priority activities tailored to the region.
• Event Coordination: Lead the design and coordination of sessions featuring GLFx Africa chapters within GLF global and regional conferences (plenaries, Action Corners, workshops).
• Flagship Programs: Coordinate the design and delivery of Community & Action flagship programs in Africa, such as Assemblies and Field Exchange programs.
• Communications: Elevate stories, achievements, and insights from Africa-based chapters via GLF platforms in collaboration with the Communications team.
• Collaboration: Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among chapters, CIFOR-ICRAF scientists, Charter Members, and partners.
• Onboarding: Lead the onboarding of new Africa chapters and ensure smooth integration into the network.
• Resource Management: Manage transparent processes for resource allocation including grants, travel support, and learning opportunities.
• Technical Support: Provide practical technical support to chapters regarding grant queries and CIFOR-ICRAF administrative processes (e.g., Letters of Agreement, fund transfers).
• Regionalization: Collaborate with the GLF Africa Regional Hub Coordinator to advance the Africa regionalization agenda.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: University degree in a field relevant to sustainable development, landscape restoration, conservation, agroecology, community development, or related disciplines.
• Languages: Fluency in English and French is required, with the ability to work confidently in both languages professionally.
• Field Experience: Demonstrated experience working in or in close collaboration with field-based restoration initiatives, social movements, or community organizing processes.
• Leadership: Previous experience leading, co-founding, or actively participating in a local organization or community-based initiative is a strong asset.
• Collaboration: Experience collaborating with local organizations, grassroots initiatives, and international institutions in multicultural environments.
• Coordination: Strong capacity to coordinate projects and partnerships, including planning, implementation, follow-up, and basic reporting.
• Writing: Ability to produce clear, high-quality written content for diverse audiences.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) application page at https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1157993. This link will redirect you to the official recruitment portal on www.cifor-icraf.org where you can complete your application.