Save the Children
Climate Change Consultant
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Posted date 15th April, 2022 Last date to apply 31st May, 2022
Country Pakistan Locations Islamabad
Category Development Sector
Type Consultant Position 1
Experience 5 years
Status Closed

Background

Save the Children International is one of the leading development organizations working in around 120 countries for children on a global scale. Save the Children started working in Pakistan in 1979 after the influx of Afghan refugees and has maintained ambitious programming in the country. We have reached 14 million children and adults in Pakistan through health & nutrition, education, climate action, child protection, livelihoods and humanitarian response programs. At present, Save the Children is also working together with the Government of Pakistan in ICT, Punjab and Sindh in COVID 19 Emergency Response.

Objective

The consultant will be  providing high quality technical guidance and support to innovate, strategically design, manage and carry on the climate change themed/integrated programs for the Pakistan country office, strengthen strategic engagement and collaboration with relevant ministries mainly Ministry of Climate Change (MOCC). The consultant will take lead for new business development under Climate Change including programme/project identification and proposal management.

Deliverables:

  • Developing and overseeing a strategy for the continued growth of climate change programming in Pakistan, focused on developing and acquiring potential environment and Climate change projects and funds.
  • Leading and providing technical oversight for the development of climate change and environment project concept notes and funding proposals in Pakistan.
  • Developing a fund raising strategy, and liaising with national and international donors for support of various programmes/activities/new business development.
  • Supporting the development of a child-centred climate change policy analysis, development tools & guidance and advocacy approach for Pakistan. Support country office and program staff to adopt evidence-based best practice for climate change adaptation & mitigation programming.
  • Mainstreaming climate change risks and resilience across the country strategy and other sector projects.
  • Strengthen strategic stakeholders’ engagement to support climate change programming and implementation. Provide technical input and support to interim and final donor reports where appropriate.
  • Identification of areas for further support and interventions within the area of climate change mitigation & adaptation action. Keeping abreast of policy changes regarding climate change and inform senior management.
  • Work with other thematic areas, including Research & Evidence teams to develop tools and ideas to improve on Climate change future programming.

Qualifications and Experience:

The selected Consultant will have:

  • Degree/specialisation in Climate Change, Environmental Studies or any related qualification.
  • At least 7-8 years’ relevant experience in climate change adaptation and mitigation programme or project management.
  • Experience to write Quality proposals and concise reports as per donor specific criteria.
  • Experience of working with Govt., communities, INGOs, and donor agencies. Strong understanding of relevant ministry and structure of line departments
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Ability to establish partnerships, networks & Consortiums
  • Ability to work independently and with teams to a high professional standard
  • Sensitive to the cultural & political environment
  • Fluent in English and high level of English writing skills.
  • Knowledge of Pakistan and Region

How to Apply

Individual Consultant are requested to apply directly on the Brightspyre portal.

Consultancy firms/organisations are requested to share their expression of interest on following email address: [email protected] latest by May 31, 2022.

Note: Please do not use the above mentioned email account to share your personal CVs/profiles.

Requirements


  1. Requires you to add current salary information.
  2. Requires you to add cover letter.
  3. Resume attachment is required.
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