Job Opportunities at Development Exchange Centre DEC

Overview

Development Exchange Centre (DEC) is hiring for two positions: Programme Officer Environment and Project Officer Microfinance. DEC is a women-focused social enterprise aiming to improve women's lives through sustainable development programs.

Position 1: Programme Officer Environment

Key Responsibilities

• Mobilize communities on environmental sustainability and climate adaptation initiatives
• Establish Environmental Committees in schools and communities
• Implement tree planting, waste management, and waste to wealth initiatives
• Facilitate WASH infrastructure support and conduct Village Level Operation and Maintenance training
• Promote sanitation campaigns and clean cooking energy solutions
• Conduct baseline assessments, monitoring visits, and technical reporting
• Support early warning systems and climate resilience mechanisms

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Health, or related field
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience in environmental or WASH programming
• Strong experience in community mobilization
• Excellent facilitation, monitoring, and reporting skills
• Willingness to travel to rural communities

Position 2: Project Officer Microfinance

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee end-to-end implementation of microfinance projects
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines
• Monitor project progress and manage risks
• Ensure delivery within budget and quality standards
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Report project performance to management and donor partners
• Support strategic planning and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Minimum of First Degree or HND
• 3 to 5 years experience in project management, preferably in microfinance, banking, or financial services
• Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, Agile, or Scrum are an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and cover letter in a single Word document or PDF file to hr_recruitment@dexcentre.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Deadline

Programme Officer Environment: 13 March 2026

Project Officer Microfinance: 12 March 2026