World Vision

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Environment and Climate Action Senior Advisor

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Requirements
  • Master Degree in Environmental Sciences, Climate Change Degree in Program Management/International Development is an added advantage. Experience in advocacy, policy formation, guidance and implementation on ESCA project model
  • Detailed knowledge of NGO Environmental Stewardship and Climate Action programming and how to apply it. –
  • Proven track record of growing communities of practice and influencing senior field stakeholders (Eg. Operations Directors, Head of Mission etc) is vital.
  • Able to think and plan strategically and do practical field assessments, visits, proposal writing etc.
  • Knowledge of Livelihoods, international development, humanitarian response, project management or other relevant field is an added advantage.
  • Experience with Bilateral and UN Donors is required.
  • Experience in development of projects, training materials, conducting training (face to face and online) and providing technical assistance.
  • Understanding of the sector, donor and UN landscape for ESCA. Technical skills: Knowledge of ESCA Project models and approaches is desirable
  • A minimum of 5 working experience in climate change and environmental stewardship, program development, implementation, resource mobilization in both emergency, development and advocacy context.
  • Highly developed external engagement and networking skills
  • Strong project management skills, including experience with research and development of programming models
  • Excellent writing skills as shown through technical documents, thought pieces, and proposals
  • Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
  • Ability to motivate and develop staff
  • Experience leading a task force or community of practice or learning
  • Understanding of climate change risks and challenges
  • Strong understanding of global strategies and frameworks on environmental stewardship and climate change.
  • Knowledge on legal international conventions related to climate change.
  • Strong negotiation, collaboration, networking, liaison, and donor engagement skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency using Excel, Microsoft Suite of products, databases and statistical packages.
  • Consistently demonstrates high-level influence and strategic engagement skills and tactical savvy in delivery of technical assistance.
  • Ability to think broadly and look at the macro, strategic issues to inform strategy choices and management pro
  • Critical thinking skills to relate to work performed to broader business context
  • Clear communication skills, written and spoken high influencer, engager and an innovator, techno survey, trainer/coach, research.
  • Strong relationship building/network capacity, spiritual maturity in Christian faith, ability to influence, innovative, and proactive personality.


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