Youth Engagement and Community Mobilization Officer (Intern)

Call for Applications: Join the Eco-Justice Ethiopia TeamAbout UsEco-Justice Ethiopia is a dynamic environmental and climate justice organization dedicated to advancing a zero-waste future, safeguarding human rights, and building climate resilience in Ethiopia. From empowering informal waste pickers and promoting traditional ecological practices to advocating for robust climate policies on the international stage, we are committed to ensuring a just transition for all.We are currently seeking two passionate, driven young professionals to join our team for a 3-month internship, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent, paid role based on performance and funding availability.Youth Engagement and Community Mobilization Officer (Intern)Role Overview:The Youth Engagement and Community Mobilization Officer will be the driving force behind our grassroots initiatives. This role focuses on organizing community workshops, engaging youth environmental clubs, and working directly with local waste collection and composting cooperatives to implement zero-waste practices.Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and deliver educational workshops, public debates, and campaigns centered on climate resilience, organic waste bioconversion, and plastic pollution.
• Liaise with local community groups, including informal waste pickers and waste collection cooperatives (such as those in Yeka Sub-City), to support project implementation and equipment distribution.
• Promote cultural and traditional sustainable practices (such as the use of zembil and jebena) through community outreach and grassroots campaigning.
• Assist in the logistical planning and execution of local environmental events, film screenings, and youth forums.
• Support with the organization's graphic design needs 
• Support the monitoring, documentation, and reporting of community-based environmental activities and project outcomes.