Climate Change Consultant - (Office-based) #592113

UNICEF • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

To strengthen the integration of Climate Change, Disaster Risks and Environmental Degradation into the UNICEF Tanzania Programme, the Climate Change Consultant will be supervised by the Chief of WASH and coordinating closely with the Deputy Representative Programmes, all section Chiefs and climate and environment focal points. The Consultant will support the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the country's climate programmes. The Consultant provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to develop and facilitate the administration and achievement of climate and environment sensitive output results in the country’s programme.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in the field of Environmental sciences, Climatology, Geology or earth sciences, Climate change, disaster risk reduction (DRR), Water resource management, Water Supply and Sanitation, engineering, social and economic development
• At least nine years of relevant work experience, particularly in areas related to development cooperation in climate change adaptation and mitigation, environment and socio-economic development.
• Well conversant with relevant the Tanzania national DRR, Environment and Climate Change policy and legal framework
• Experience working with government at national and sub-national level, International Organizations, Non-Government Organizations and communities in climate adaptation and/or mitigation programmes in the field of water, health, education, nutrition and other social sectors
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working with Development Partners and Civil Society Organizations on proposals development for accessing funds from Climate and DRR funding windows
• Familiarity with children’s rights and gender in the context of climate and environment change. Knowledge of gender equality principles and gender-sensitive programming.
• Analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
• Coordination, leadership and teamwork abilities with ability to work and deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work with intersectoral teams and effectively promote information-sharing, collaboration, and cooperation
• Ability to operate computer, particularly with Microsoft office programs (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Access).
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience within UNICEF or others UN agencies is an asset.
• Research and data analysis capacity is an added advantage
• Qualified females are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Strategic programme planning, coordination, and implementation support
• Coordination and management of the TCO Climate Task Force
• Advocacy, evidence generation, policy, and positioning of UNICEF in climate change
• External partnerships, resource mobilization and linkages to regional and global efforts
• Capacity building, climate innovation and knowledge management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees