YOUR MISSION
As Senior Advisor on Climate and Peace (all genders) you will devise and help lead the integration of climate into Berghof’s conflict transformation practice, research and training. In collaboration with the Executive Director and Heads of Department you will be responsible for the development and growth of this strategic focal area for the organisation, as well as advising on the implementation of environmental peacebuilding initiatives. You will provide content support to colleagues, ensure internal coordination, forge new partnerships and represent Berghof externally on the topic, identifying and driving forward new initiatives for the organisation in the field of climate and peace.
Overview of the position:
Hours: Full-or Part-time (min 30h / week)
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration: Two-year contract with the possibility of renewal
Location: Berlin
- Expand our activities in the strategic focal area of climate and peace, working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
- Provide guidance to help ensure Berghof has the strategy and people to drive peacebuilding programming which addresses the range of threats to peace and security posed by climate change.
- Support the conceptual development of climate and peace activities and components, including substantive inputs to support Berghof facilitation at workshops on the topic.
- Identify gaps in the field and devise plans for us to contribute to filling such gaps, particularly around building an evidence base of practical responses and developing monitoring and evaluation approaches.
- Strengthen our current conflict transformation approaches and methods by further integrating climate change and environmental protection into more aspects of our work by providing in-depth knowledge and analysis.
- Develop best practices, new concepts and initiatives at the nexus of climate and peace, including planning and measuring impact.
- Build new partnerships with stakeholders relevant to the topic, including NGOs, academic institutions, governmental agencies and others.
- Together with our Strategic Partnership Team identify funding opportunities and develop proposals to secure financial support for climate and peace projects.
- Strategic networking for the organisation and raising our profile in the field of climate & peace as well as ensuring visibility of our work across a wide range of actors.
- Raise awareness and push for donors and the international community to prioritise climate-risk informed peacebuilding through strategic communications and outreach.
- Conduct regular outreach to government officials, international contacts, and other stakeholders. This will include meetings, writing opinion pieces as well as in-depth reports and public speaking.
YOUR KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- You have a Master’s degree in environmental studies, peace and conflict studies, international development or a related field.
- You have a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience and a substantial track record of working on climate & peace
- You have extensive knowledge of climate change, environmental issues, natural resource management and the intersection with peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
- You are familiar with environmental peacebuilding frameworks, approaches, and best practices.
- You have experience in programme development, strong analytical and research skills and the ability to conduct climate and conflict analysis and risk assessments
- You have an existing international network in the field of climate and conflict
- You are flexible and able to master challenging situations
- You are fluent in English and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
- Highly engaged people & international network
- Very relevant and challenging purpose
- Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions
- Transparent terms of compensation
- Confidence based flexible working hours
- 27+1 days of vacation
- If needed – advisory services regarding visa matters and travel conditions
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please submit your application by 31.08.2023 through our online application system.
We welcome diversity and are happy to receive applications from people regardless of their ethnic, social and national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and marital status.
We look forward to receiving your application!
ABOUT US
The Berghof Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization supporting people in conflict in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Headquartered in Berlin, the organization is run by a diverse team and works with local partners around the world.
