Climate Resilience Advisor

About the Job

The main mandate of the Climate Resilience Advisor is to develop the programs network and initiatives in Climate resilience for program implementation. It involves developing partnership with potential partners (including local civil society, private and public sector partners), donors and private sector, developing project proposals, contributing to prepare materials for communication and networking, as well as ensuring appropriate coordination with key partners and donors, and representation of program in relevant regional and national platforms, networks and with key donors.

The post holder ensures program work is deployed within the standards of the profession, the highest program quality, best practice, and evidence-based thinking, maximizing lessons as part of continuous learning to improve program quality and impact. He/ She will develop disability-inclusive disaster risk mitigation plans for schools, in collaboration with the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU).

Qualifications and Experience

• A university degree (with the highest degree) in a relevant field (e.g: environmental studies, climate change or similar)
• Expertise in disaster risk reduction, particularly for climate-related disasters.
• At least 5-8 years of professional experience in a relevant field in Climate resilience programming
• International working experience of minimum 2 years in relevant field
• Strong professional networking and positioning skills with proven experience in synthesizing and organizing diverse stakeholders’ interest up to the highest governmental and multilateral levels
• Donor knowledge and resource mobilization experience in climate resilience-related projects
• Proven track record of successful project/program proposal writing in the field of climate resilience
• Experience in integrating local adaptation plans (LAPs) with school disaster plans and ensuring the continuity of education during disasters.
• Expertise in engaging communities and schools in inclusive climate action, with a focus on improving the participation of children with disabilities in climate change mitigation activities.

SAICRIO is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination due to disability, ethnicity, race, religion, or gender. We strongly encourage people with disabilities who have the relevant skills and experience to apply.

For the detailed job description, visit our website at https://saicrio.org/ or send an email request to recruitment@criozm.org. Candidates are invited to submit a one-page cover letter indicating current and expected remuneration, together with maximum three-page CV to recruitment@criozn.org.  by close of business23 October 2024.   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.