Role Overview

Climate Change Writers is seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our global team as the Ghana Team Lead. In this unpaid, remote, volunteer position, you will spearhead efforts to produce impactful, fact-based content on climate change, with a specific focus on Ghana’s unique challenges and opportunities. This role is a 3-month commitment and offers the chance to collaborate with a global network of writers, activists, and advocates working toward meaningful climate action.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Coordination: Lead and coordinate a team of writers and contributors across Ghana, ensuring the production of high-quality content that addresses local climate issues.
• Content Development: Oversee the creation of articles, opinion pieces, and reports that raise awareness and encourage actionable solutions for climate change in Ghana.
• Advocacy & Networking: Build relationships with local environmental organizations, policymakers, and influencers to amplify your team’s work.
• Outreach & Recruitment: Identify and onboard passionate writers, researchers, and activists to expand the Climate Change Writers network in Ghana.
• Strategy Implementation: Develop and execute a localized content strategy aligned with the broader goals of Climate Change Writers.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track the progress of content production and provide regular updates to the global Climate Change Writers team.

Requirements

• Proven experience in writing, editing, or advocacy, particularly on environmental or climate-related topics.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage remote teams.
• In-depth understanding of Ghana’s climate challenges, environmental policies, and socio-economic context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks within deadlines.
• Passion for climate advocacy and a desire to contribute to meaningful change.

Preferred Qualifications

• A background in journalism, environmental science, public policy, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Ghana’s climate policies and grassroots movements.
• Existing network within environmental activism or journalism in Ghana.
• Experience with digital publishing platforms and social media advocacy.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead impactful climate storytelling in Ghana.
• Collaboration with a diverse and supportive global team.
• Access to resources and training to amplify your work.
• The chance to contribute directly to climate action and advocacy in your region.

Position Details

• Type: Unpaid, remote, volunteer role.
• Duration: 3 months.