CALL FOR PROJECT LEADS
PROJECT: POWERING JUSTICE
Grassroots Advocacy for Energy Sovereignty and a Just Transition in Ghana
Funded by: Global Greengrants FundProject Duration: 3 MonthsCountry: Ghana
BACKGROUND
Frontline for Climate Action (FCA) invites applications from passionate, committed, and qualified young climate advocates to serve as Project Pillar Leads for the implementation of “Powering Justice: Grassroots Advocacy for Energy Sovereignty and a Just Transition in Ghana.”The project is supported by a USD 3,000 grant received from the Global Greengrants Fund in April 2026. It seeks to empower grassroots communities, particularly women and youth, to advance energy sovereignty, environmental justice, and an inclusive transition towards renewable and community-owned energy systems.
AVAILABLE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We are seeking qualified individuals to coordinate and lead the following four Action Pillars:
1. Advocacy Dialogues
Coordinate stakeholder and community advocacy dialogues.
Facilitate engagement with policymakers, civil society, and traditional authorities.
Support the development of community-centred policy briefs.
2. Women's Leadership in Energy Justice
Coordinate capacity-building activities for 50 women climate advocates.
Promote women's participation and leadership in energy transition processes.
Support the establishment of a Women for Energy Sovereignty Network.
3. Environmental Justice Campaigns
Coordinate community awareness and environmental justice campaigns.
Lead public storytelling, media engagement, and grassroots mobilization.
Amplify community voices on fossil fuel development and environmental challenges.
4. Energy Sovereignty Awareness
Promote awareness of decentralized renewable energy solutions.
Coordinate community education on energy sovereignty and just transition.
Support the development and dissemination of educational toolkits.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Interested applicants must:
Be between 18 and 35 years of age, in accordance with project requirements.
Demonstrate relevant skills, knowledge, or experience in their preferred Action Pillar.
Have the capacity, commitment, and availability to coordinate activities during the three-month implementation period.
Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and community engagement skills.
Be committed to the mission and values of Frontline for Climate Action.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply, in line with the project's commitment to gender inclusion and women's leadership in climate action.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested and eligible individuals should submit a one-page Statement of Interest clearly outlining:
Preferred Action Pillar.
Relevant skills, experience, and competencies.
Capacity and availability to lead the selected pillar.
Motivation and proposed contribution to successful project implementation.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Application Deadline: Friday, 16th October 2026
Email Subject: Application for Project Pillar Lead – [Preferred Pillar]
Frontline for Climate Action looks forward to working with committed young leaders to translate grassroots advocacy into meaningful climate action.
FRONTLINE FOR CLIMATE ACTION
Empowering Communities. Advancing Climate Justice. Driving Sustainable Change.
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