Energy and Climate Fellow
Friends of Lake Turkana (FOLT), is a grassroots organization that works with and on behalf of the communities within the greater Turkana basin to demand their collective social, economic, environmental, cultural and territorial rights. Recognizing the anti-patriarchal struggle is a vision expressed in all areas of our work. Our mission is to; address socio-economic inequality; demand 
environmental justice; secure land and territorial rights; seek a social justice framework to addressing energy justice and climate change; and provide for women led community advocacy.

What are we looking for?

FoLT’ is seeking a passionate Energy and Climate Fellow. This position provides a unique opportunity to develop strategic advocacy for energy and climate justice. Working with colleagues and in collaboration with diverse partners, the fellow will identify emerging threats and opportunities, develop policy solutions, and execute multi-faceted advocacy initiatives to ensure maximum impact. 
S/he will support coordination of FoLT's efforts of advancing Climate and Energy Justice through designing and implementing initiatives that promote community-led climate resilience, equitable energy access and just transition. S/he will be integral in organizing community outreaches, managing projects, developing partnerships and advocating for policy changes through evidence-based advocacy and participatory methods.

Roles and Responsibilities.

• Research and analyze local, national, and international climate and energy data, policies and regulations, implementation, and compliance, including but not limited to greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy adoption rates, and energy access disparities, to advance climate and energy justice objectives.
• Identify trends and patterns in energy access data to inform advocacy efforts.
• Support mapping of key rights holders and stakeholders, as well as outreach and identifying opportunities for strategic partnerships.
• Review relevant academic literature and ongoing policy debates supporting the organization's work.
• Contribute to writing reports, analyses, editorials, and multimedia products.
• In collaboration with the communications team and research lead, develop, draft, and publish public policy writings, including, but not limited to, policy memos, policy reports, research projects, data collection, policy briefs, and blog posts.
• Facilitate engagements with community, government, and business leaders to drive our advocacy forward.
• Support efforts to identify and fund community energy and climate solutions
• Develop policy recommendations prioritizing climate and energy justice for Indigenous people and local communities, including equitable access to clean energy.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on activities, lessons learned, outcomes, and community needs related to the "Advancing Climate and Energy Justice" program.
• Ensure compliance with project/program reporting guidelines and deadlines.
• Collaboration with partners and stakeholders, key to developing and implementing joint initiatives that strengthen community voices and inform the advocacy agenda.
• Plan and facilitate events, workshops, forums, and community engagements that advance climate and energy justice.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities, Stakeholders, and partners to ensure their continued engagement and support for our climate and energy justice initiatives.
• Identify funding opportunities and draft grant proposals to support program initiatives.
• Represent FoLT at meetings and Conferences.

Skills

• Strong analytical, research, and communication (oral and written) skills
• Demonstrate the capacity for creative thinking.
• Adept at working independently and collaboratively,
• Versatile approach to problem-solving.
• Strong interest in climate, clean, and equitable energy solutions
• Strong work ethic and an ability to take the initiative; a drive to learn and grow
• Ability to analyze policy issues and develop strategic plans.
• Sound judgment and a creative outlook
• Commitment to social and environmental justice principles
• Experience in project planning and management
• Strong organizational skills

Apply: Interested candidates should send their application to admin@friendsoflaketurkana.org by Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, and indicate “Energy and Climate Fellowship” in the subject line.

Qualified Young Indigenous peoples, Female and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.