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CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION ADVISOR, SOUTH AFRICA
Background
The South African government completed its National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, which is South Africa’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) (hereafter referred to as such) in August 2020. Coordinated by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the NAP acts as a common reference point for climate change adaptation efforts in South Africa in the short to medium term, providing guidance for all levels of government, sectors and stakeholders affected by climate variability and change. It is guided by principles that include a people-centred, gender-responsive approach, equity, and a continuous, progressive, iterative process, among others. The NAP highlights the important role played by provincial governments in planning and implementing adaptation actions.
Overview of the Assignment
A Climate Change Adaptation Advisor will be recruited to sit within the DFFE team, with the following responsibilities:
- Providing additional human capacity for the day-to day operations of the team, with overarching priorities and specific tasks to be determined by DFFE.
- Coordinating the activities of the in-country program, which will include:
- Working closely with the adaptation team within DFFE to establish timelines, and clarify the scope and deliverables for the broad activities outlined above.
- Collaborating with the other experts recruited under the program to ensure timely and quality delivery of the various outputs.
- Acting as the point of contact for the NAP Global Network team for coordination, administration and financial issues.
- Supporting the organization of meetings conducted in support of the program activities (logistics, invitations.
- Overseeing the editing and layout for the externally facing documents produced through the program of support.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in environmental studies or related field
- At least ten years of work experience in a field related to sustainable development
- At least five years of experience working on climate change adaptation policies and programs in South Africa
- Understanding of the NAP process and related international commitments
- Solid technical knowledge on climate change adaptation and links to poverty reduction and sustainable development
- Significant experience in coordination and working with complex teams
- Familiarity with the climate and development policy context in South Africa
- Driver’s licence
How to Apply
IMPORTANT: Applicants must have the legal right to work in South Africa.
The application must consist of a CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should be maximum one page in length and include your proposed monthly rate in USD, as well as the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three referees. Referees will not be contacted unless the application is shortlisted.
In your application, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined above.
Submissions should be made by email to info@napglobalnetwork.org with the following in the subject line: South Africa Adaptation Advisor: NAME OF APPLICANT.
Applications are due by September 20, 2024
Read the Terms of Reference.
SENIOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION CONSULTANT, MALDIVES
June 2025 – April 2026
Background:
The process to address climate change adaptation planning has always been a priority for the Maldives. In the beginning, climate change, and particularly adaptation has been mainly included in the National Environmental Action Plans. In 2006, the National Adaptation Program of Action (NAPA) was officially launched, targeting to address, mainly the short-term adaptation needs of the country. Since then, mainstreaming climate change adaptation into national development has become the usual practice for the government.
To further strengthen the national adaptation planning process, Maldives has initiated its National Adaptation Plan development process together with UN Environment in 2016, aiming to mobilize Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme support to develop the country’s NAP. This support was mobilized in 2023. Since then, the Climate Change Department of the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy together with UN Environment is working to prepare climate risk assessments and tasks assigned under the GCF Readiness supported NAP of the Maldives.
In expediting the Maldives’ NAP preparation works, the Ministry is seeking NAP Global Network’s support to enhance the process by recruiting a national expert service. The proposed Senior Climate Change Adaptation Consultant is expected to provide support to the climate change department to advance national adaptation planning and implementation.
Objectives:
The main objective of the assignment is to provide support and technical input for advancing the NAP process of the Maldives towards its successful implementation through sectoral participation.
Deliverables:
The consultant shall submit monthly reports by the last day of each calendar month that included the following:
- Work activities and deliverables completed during the reporting period.
- Observations of emerging lessons from the NAP process during the reporting period.
- Work plan for the upcoming reporting period, including expected timelines and deliverables to be provided by the consultant.
Timeline:
The consultant will be recruited for an initial period to June 30, 2025, with possibility of extension to April 30, 2026.
Qualifications:
The applicant is expected to fulfill the following requirements
- At least 5 years of work experience in a field related to climate change, sustainable development, public policy and any other area relevant to climate or public policy
- At least three years of experience working on climate change adaptation in the context of development policies, national planning and programs in the Maldives
- Master’s degree or higher in climate change, environmental studies or any other related field
- Familiarity with the climate and development policy context of the Maldives.
- Understanding of the NAP process and related international commitments.
- Technical knowledge on climate change adaptation and links to national sustainable development.
- Excellent Dhivehi and English language skills
- Previous experience in policy formulation and facilitation is considered a strong asset.
Expected Start Date:
To be started at 1 November 2024
Application Process:
Interested and qualified individuals are invited to submit their cover letter, CV (maximum 4 pages), two (2) professional references, and financial proposal for this assignment to info@napglobalnetwork.org with the subject line “Application for Senior Climate Change Adaptation Advisor.”
The deadline for applications is Friday, September 27, midnight Maldives time.
Read the Terms of Reference.