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.