Junior Associate, Circular Economy & Youth Engagement at Clean Technology hub

Job Title: Junior Associate, Circular Economy & Youth Engagement

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role
Support CTH’s climate action portfolio with a focus on circular economy programming and youth engagement; bridging policy, schools, and communities to drive green growth across Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

Climate & Circular Economy

• Develop and implement projects under CTH’s Environment & Climate action Department

• Develop policy briefs, applied research, and advocacy materials that track climate trends, adaptation pathways, and emerging clean technologies – translating complex issues into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.

• Lead initiatives bordering material recovery, waste to wealth, post-consumer plastics, and general circular economy mindset change

Youth & Schools Programming

• Coordinate CTH’s Schools and Youth Networks, including curriculum design and delivery

• Manage work plans, performance tracking, and impact reporting for youth initiatives

• Connect youth participants to emerging climate, energy, and green skills opportunities

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

• Engage schools, youth-led organisations, government agencies, and partners

• Organise workshops, events, and training sessions for young people and sectoral actors

• Support the Media and Communications Department with digital and social media content for youth and climate visibility

Business Development & M&E

• Identify funding opportunities and develop proposals for climate and youth projects

• Manage donor reporting, budgeting, and project documentation

• Track and evaluate programme performance and outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in climate change, circular economy/waste, or youth development

• Strong coordination, research, and communication skills

• Self-driven, creative, and passionate about climate advocacy and education

Core Skills:

• Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills.

• Understanding of Nigeria’s climate change, circular economy, and youth development landscape.

• Project management

• Research, content development, and digital communication skills.

• Self-driven, creative, and passionate about climate advocacy, circular economy, and education.