Overview

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) are seeking a GLFx Chapter Africa Hub Officer to serve as the regional focal point for GLFx in Africa, fostering a connected network of locally led organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary focal point for Africa-based GLFx chapters, managing communication and convening meetings.
Design and deliver activities to strengthen engagement, collaboration, and learning within the network.
Coordinate regional activities, including GLFx Africa sessions within global and regional conferences.
Collaborate with the GLF Communications team to promote stories and achievements from African chapters.
Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among African chapters and engage with partner organizations.
Design and coordinate transparent processes for allocating grants and resources to chapters.
Align with the GLF Africa Hub Coordinator to advance the Africa regionalization agenda.

Requirements

University degree in sustainable development, landscape restoration, conservation, agroecology, community development, or related field.
Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).
Experience working with field-based restoration initiatives, social movements, or community-driven processes.
Strong project coordination and partnership management skills.
Ability to produce high-quality written content for diverse audiences.
Experience leading, co-founding, or actively participating in a community-based organization is desirable.
Experience collaborating with grassroots initiatives and international institutions is desirable.
Background in restoration, advocacy, or collective action is desirable.