We seek to recruit qualified, motivated and self-driven persons to fill the position of Assistant Program Officer – Climate Justice in Mombasa with travel to coastal counties of coverage.
Haki Yetu Charitable Trust is a human rights organisation based in Mombasa, Kenya. We work with communities, civil society and duty bearers in Kenya’s coastal counties to advance access to justice for vulnerable groups, democratic governance and accountability, and land, urban and climate justice.
REFERENCE NO.
HYCT/2026/CLM-02
REPORTS TO
Technical Lead – Land & Urban Development
DEPARTMENT
Programs
ENGAGEMENT
Full-time, fixed-term contract
EXPECTED START
January 2027
POSITIONS
One (1)
JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate assigned climate change, climate justice and climate governance interventions – with a focus on adaptation and resilience, land and natural resources, urban and environmental justice, climate finance accountability and community participation – in close linkage with land and urban development programming, strengthening the resilience and agency of vulnerable communities in line with Haki Yetu’s Strategic Plan.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of assigned climate change, climate justice and climate governance interventions, linked to land and urban development programming.
- Support communities to understand, participate in and influence climate adaptation, resilience and, where relevant, mitigation initiatives affecting their rights, livelihoods, land and environment.
- Support community and institutional responses to climate-related risks, including land degradation, natural-resource conflict, environmental harm and climate-induced displacement.
- Advocate for equitable access to decision-making, land and natural resources, climate services and climate finance for vulnerable and marginalised communities.
- Monitor and support community participation, transparency and accountability in climate finance planning, allocation and implementation, including county climate change funds and related financing mechanisms.
- Support integration of climate governance and accountability into county and national land-use planning, urban planning, budgeting and development planning processes.
- Monitor government and development projects for climate resilience, environmental compliance, social safeguards and impacts on vulnerable communities.
- Support documentation, referral and advocacy on climate-related human rights violations, environmental injustices and land or urban displacement.
- Build the capacity of communities, civil society actors, duty bearers and rights holders on climate change, climate justice, climate governance and environmental accountability.
- Conduct and contribute to research, policy briefs, case studies, submissions and advocacy materials on climate change and climate justice.
- Build partnerships with government agencies, civil society organisations, research institutions and development partners working on climate action, environmental governance, land and urban development.
- Represent Haki Yetu in county, national and regional climate forums and technical working groups as assigned.
- Prepare timely, high-quality activity reports and contribute to donor reports for assigned climate interventions in line with Haki Yetu’s M&E framework and donor requirements.
- Contribute to resource mobilisation, concept notes and proposals for climate-related programming.
- Work closely with the Program Officer – Democratic Governance where climate programming intersects with public policy, accountability, public participation, public finance and civic space, while remaining under the line management of the Technical Lead – Land & Urban Development.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Studies, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, Land or Urban/Regional Planning, Geography, Development Studies or a related field.
- Professional: Training or certification in climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, environmental or climate law, climate finance or project management is an added advantage.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in climate change, environmental governance, climate or land justice, community organising, urban development or related programming.
- Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, online collaboration tools and programme management applications. Skills in GIS/mapping, data visualisation or graphic presentation are an added advantage.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Technical
Climate change adaptation and resilience Climate justice and rights-based climate programming. Climate governance and policy analysis Climate finance accountability and public participation Environmental and natural-resource governance Land-use and urban-planning linkages Community mobilisation and facilitation. Research, policy analysis and advocacy Monitoring, evaluation and results-based reporting. Partnership development and stakeholder engagement
Personal attributes
Analytical and problem-solving ability. Strong communication and collaboration Integrity and accountability. Commitment to social equity, gender inclusion and grassroots empowerment. Sensitivity to vulnerable and marginalised communities Adaptability and ability to work across disciplines
