Graduate Trainee: Climate, Health, Agriculture and Biodiversity (C-HAB) at The Science for Africa Foundation

JOB PURPOSE

This position offers a dynamic learning and development opportunity for a motivated and innovative university graduate with a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, particularly environment, climate change, chemistry, or other related disciplines. As a Graduate Management Trainee, the role holder will play a key role in supporting C-HAB programme activities, including in planning and participating in meetings with different stakeholders and partners, as well as provide research support as necessary. The role holder will assist in gathering and synthesizing data and information for tracking the work of SFA Foundation on climate change in the context of health, agriculture, and biodiversity. As a fresh graduate, this position will offer great opportunities for practical learning and applying one’s knowledge into meaningful work.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pulling together data and information for mapping and tracking the work of SFA Foundation on climate change in relation to health, agriculture, and biodiversity
• Undertake background research and literature reviews in support of ongoing initiatives of C-HAB programme as guided by the line supervisor from time to time
• Support in organizing and planning of C-HAB programme meetings and workshops as necessary.
• Participate in C-HAB programme meetings and workshops including contribute ideas, taking notes, drafting reports and action points
• Assist with other programme tasks and assignments as may be reasonably requested and guided by the line supervisor.
• Keeping abreast of emerging issues and developments in the areas of climate change, health, agriculture, and biodiversity and updating C-HAB team accordingly
• Bringing positive energy while fostering collaborative working relationships with other departments and programmes to ensure timely and effective completion of tasks
• Explore and engage in relevant learning opportunities across other programmes and initiatives within the Foundation
• Take the initiative to seek relevant learning opportunities that will facilitate professional networks and relationships
• Embrace challenges as opportunities for learning and growth, while demonstrating resilience and determination towards career growth.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, climate change, chemistry or other related disciplines

Experience

No working experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Must understand and demonstrate the Foundation’s values such as respect, accountability, excellence, diversity, and inclusion.
• Must demonstrate ability to pay attention to details.
• Must promote knowledge sharing and learning.
• Must have a high level of integrity and flexibility.
• Must maintain and promote collaboration and effective working relationships with both internal and external teams
• Must demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, improvement and creative ways of working.