Euphrates Climate Foundation

01/05/2026

Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Fixed-Term
Reports to: Executive Director

About Euphrates Climate Foundation (ECF)
Euphrates Climate Foundation (ECF) is a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organization founded in 2019 and officially registered in 2022. ECF works at the intersection of climate justice, gender equality, public health, and community resilience. Our approach is rights-based, evidence-driven, and community-owned, with a focus on women, girls, youth, and displaced populations affected by climate stress, conflict, and socio-economic exclusion.
We envision a just, healthy, and resilient society where communities thrive in harmony with their environment and are equipped to respond to climate and social inequalities.

Position Overview
The Program Manager will lead the design, implementation, and coordination of ECF’s programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage resources and stakeholder relationships effectively.

Key Responsibilities
Lead program design, planning, and implementation
Oversee project performance, monitoring, and reporting
Manage program budgets and resources efficiently
Strengthen partnerships and stakeholder engagement
Support fundraising efforts and proposal development
Provide leadership and supervision to program teams

Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field (preferably female)
Strong program design and management experience
Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field
Financial and resource management skills
Excellent leadership and team management abilities
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience in fundraising and proposal writing

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter via email to:
[email protected]

20/04/2026

Big news!!!

As part of our efforts to promote and protect the rights of women and girls in Nigeria, Euphrates Climate Foundation, with support from ActionAid Nigeria through the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria (RWVL-N) Project, is thrilled to announce a 5-year project across the FCT, Plateau, and Benue states with a focus on Climate Justice and Gender Equality aimed at achieving promotion of gender responsive climate policies, strengthening women's right and resilience in climate leadership roles.

This project is fully funded by Global Affairs Canada.
Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada

👉🏽 Visit: www.feministhub.org⁠ to learn more and sign up to be part of this movement.

20/04/2026

Congratulations 🎊

CITATION OF DR. NANCY SEEMBER TERHEMBA
Dr. Nancy Seember Terhemba, born in Gboko, Benue State, is a distinguished food scientist, academician, and climate advocate. Her career is dedicated to advancing scientific solutions to global challenges in public health, nutrition, food security, and environmental sustainability.

She began her education at National Evangelical Mission Nur/Pri School Gboko and later attended Notre Dame Secondary School Mkar, earning her First School leaving & Senior Secondary School Certificates respectively. Driven by a passion for science and human wellbeing, she pursued a bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology at the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi. She further advanced her expertise with a master’s degree and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Science and Technology from Benue State University Centre for Food Technology and Research Makurdi, specialising in areas that integrate food science with nutrition, sustainability, and public health outcomes.

Dr. Terhemba’s career spans academia, consultancy, and leadership. As a lecturer, she trained future scientists in food science and technology, fostering critical thinking and innovation. As a consultant, she supported evidence-based interventions to improve nutrition, strengthen food systems, and promote sustainable agriculture. In managerial roles, she demonstrated strong leadership in program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and institutional development.

Dr. Terhemba’s leadership in climate advocacy is evident in her role as co-founder and executive director of Euphrates Climate Foundation. She integrates science, policy, and community action to implement the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Project in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada and ActionAid. This work promotes inclusive development by advancing environmental sustainability, climate justice, gender equality, food security, and sustainable livelihoods, particularly for women and marginalised communities.

Her research focuses on climate-responsive agricultural practices, sustainable food systems, and nutrition-sensitive innovations. By bridging academia and advocacy, she translates scientific knowledge into practical solutions that address real-world challenges, including malnutrition, food insecurity, and the impacts of climate change on food production systems.
Dr. Nancy Seember Terhemba, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology and the Royal Society of Chemistry, is dedicated to scientific excellence, ethical practice, and collaborative research in food science, technology, and sustainability.

Recognised for her academic achievements, professional excellence, and leadership in climate advocacy, Dr. Terhemba is a prominent voice at the intersection of science and societal impact, contributing to a more sustainable, equitable, and food-secure world. Her research includes studies on soychocolate drinks, seasoning powders from fermented African locust bean, chicken, and shiitake mushroom, and coconut milk chocolate drinks fortified with iron, iodine, and vitamin A.

08/03/2026

Happy international women's day!

07/03/2026

Supporting the SDGs

Copied

19/02/2026

We could not be more proud!!!

Our Euphrates Blue-Green Ambassadors climate clubs have reached a turning point — the students have taken full ownership of the initiative.
We no longer impose ideas or directions. Instead, we provide space, trust, and support.
They plan campaigns.
They coordinate activities.
They motivate their peers.
And what they have accomplished is beyond what we imagined.
This is what happens when young people are empowered to lead climate action in their own communities. 🌍💙💚
The movement is theirs — and it’s thriving.

23/01/2026

23/01/2026

Euphrates Climate Foundation, a non-profit organization vested with the responsibility of climate change sensitization, research, health, and advocacy took the bull by the horn. This year, our first activity was to continue with an already established program. We've set up climate clubs in Secondary schools around Makurdi metropolis. Our club is called 'Euphrates Blue-Green Ambassadors".

19/01/2026

Africa’s climate story is written in the air people breathe!!!

Invisible particles from cooking fires, traffic, waste burning, dust storms, and wildfires fill the skies — harming lungs and quietly reshaping the climate. These aerosols can trap heat, block sunlight, and disrupt rainfall, yet scientists still lack enough data to fully understand their impact.

Africa is warming faster than most regions, but has the fewest air-quality monitors. That gap leaves millions exposed, and leaders making critical decisions without clear evidence.

The hardest hit are those who contributed least: children, women, and low income countries 🤔

Clean cooking, better air-quality monitoring, and African-led climate research can change this. Cleaner air means healthier lives, stronger communities, and a fairer climate future.

This is not just science.
It’s justice.
It’s dignity.
It’s hope.

14/01/2026

Eating right is not about strict diets—it’s about balance.
When you choose nutritious food, you choose better health, more energy, and a happier life. 🌿

30/12/2025