DESCRIPTION
LOCATION: Rotterdam, the Netherlands
TERM: Initial contract duration 1 year with possibility of extension
INTENSITY: 40 hours per week, 5 days per week
SALARY INDICATION: 2,800 to 3,500 EUR (monthly gross – all inclusive)
ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as possible
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 08 December 2023
Only candidates with a valid work permit in the Netherlands will be considered for this position.
WHO WE ARE
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that works as a solutions broker to catalyze action and support for adaptation solutions, from the international to the local, in partnership with the public and private sector, to ensure we learn from each other and work together for a climate resilient future. Adapting to impacts of climate change provides a “win-win” for health, livelihoods, food security, water supply, human security, and economic growth. The work of the GCA elevates the visibility and political importance of climate adaptation and facilitates solutions, such as smarter investments, new technologies and better planning to become more resilient to climate-related threats. GCA is a rapidly growing organization with offices in Abidjan, Beijing, Dhaka, Groningen, and Rotterdam.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
Profile
Join us at the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) as Junior Program Officer – Water Resource Management and embark or continue your journey as climate adaptation expert. As part of the Water and Urban team, you will play a vital role in GCA’s mission as a solutions broker in the field of climate adaptation. You pro-actively support the team on a range of program activities under the African Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) and in South Asia, with a specific focus on climate resilient water resource management. You support the procurement and implementation of technical assistance projects, manage contracts and partnerships, and other exciting tasks. You will collaborate closely with experts from all over the world, gain exposure to diverse (GCA) programs, and enjoy field visits to deepen your impact. Your work shapes and realizes climate adaptation strategies for urban resilience at scale that work for all. We value diversity and inclusivity, offering a supportive and empowering work environment for all team members.
Responsibilities
Under the oversight of the Director of Programs, and directly reporting to the Global Lead Water and Urban, you will support the implementation of a pipeline of technical assistance projects in the area of climate resilient water resource management, that shapes and expands GCA’s partnerships with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), such as the African Development Bank and World Bank, to drive and scale up on-the-ground adaptation acceleration and create space and energy for innovation. This includes:
- Supporting the procurement and oversight of highly innovative and transformative technical assistance projects to water-related climate adaptation and climate resilient water governance investment projects and programs of MDB’s.
- Providing hands-on and practical support to the team in the development of the project pipeline, procurement, progress tracking, and reporting.
- Supporting the preparation of knowledge products – e.g., briefs, presentations, reports – on GCA’s activities.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in environmental studies, development studies, civil engineering, water management, planning, public administration, or other relevant fields.
- One to two years of relevant experience related to water-related adaptation and resilience building.
- Conceptual understanding of key subject areas such as climate adaption, climate resilient water governance and water resource management.
- Willingness to travel to project locations in Africa or Asis for at least 4 to 5 times a year.
- Working knowledge of French considered to be of additional advantage.
Desired competencies, mindset, and values
- Proven planning and operational skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a team setting while maintaining an empowering and solutions-oriented approach.
- Proven ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders at different technical and strategic levels.
- Strong communication skills: Excellent written and spoken English, backed by an ability to articulate and present complex ideas into clear outputs well to a diverse audience of stakeholders at technical and strategic levels.
- Strong interpersonal skills: Proven ability to function collaboratively and effectively as a supportive team member of multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams, working in multiple locations, and to resolve conflicts constructively and empathetically.
- A commitment to` improve people’s lives through climate adaptation.
A sense of humor is always a great asset but is not a requirement.
WHAT WE OFFER
GCA offers a dynamic, high-profile, and international working environment within a growing organization. Our global headquarters in Rotterdam is located in the award-winning Floating Office Rotterdam, the world’s largest floating office, with regional offices around the globe.
Joining our team means contributing to our global mission on climate adaptation. You will have the opportunity to tap into the extensive expertise available at GCA and its partner organizations worldwide. Furthermore, you will play a role in shaping international policies and global action on climate change, working at the highest governmental levels, and collaborating with governments on all continents.
This staff position will be based at GCA’s global headquarters in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. In addition to the salary, GCA offers 25 days of paid leave, and a public transport travel card for free business commuting within the Netherlands.
GCA does not discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply at https://opportunities.gca.org by submitting your CV and cover letter in English. Kindly mention the date as of which you would be available to start.
The recruitment process is composed of three rounds of interviews.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. The Global Center on Adaptation also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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