Вакансія: Climate Change Advisor

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is seeking for the Multi-Donor Action “EU4ClimateResilience” under the Regional Project “Promoting Green Deal Readiness in the Eastern Partnership Countries” (ProGRess)” a qualified staff member to fill the position of a:

Climate Change Advisor (full-time, Kyiv)

(internal SAP code: Climate Change Advisor)

The upcoming Multi-Donor Action “EU4ClimateResilience” is jointly co-financed by the European Union and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), and implemented by GIZ and OECD. EU4ClimateResilience is implemented as part of the BMUV-funded project ‘Promoting Green Deal Readiness in the Eastern Partnership Countries’ (PROGRESS). This complementarity and implementation of both the Action and PROGRESS by GIZ and OECD therefore reflects the Team Europe approach.

EU4ClimateResilience supports the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine in improving climate change and adaptation policies to achieve the mitigation and adaptation goals and targets under the Paris Agreement (PA) and related to bilateral agreements with the EU. This is achieved inter alia by technical support for the NDC 2025 up-date, improving the regulatory framework as well as further improving the institutional capacities to update the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), elaborate and implement Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems and mainstream climate change into sectoral and regional policies. The Action also acts on a local level by supporting the implementation of local climate adaptation projects, increasing the preparedness and resilience of cities and municipalities against short- and long-term climate risks. To mobilise additional sustainable investments, the introduction of innovative financial instruments such as green bonds will be supported. In Ukraine, the Action will address the reconstruction needs. EU4ClimateResilience and PROGRESS are complementary since both projects support the EaP countries in the context of the EU Green Deal.

The position will be located in Kyiv/Ukraine, with occasional duty trips foreseen to other countries of the EaPs and/or Western Europe.

Job  responsibilities and tasks:

The Climate Change Advisor:

• Delivers climate advisory services (e.g. on the NDC and CSAP implementation, MRV, LT-LEDS) to the partners.
• In coordination with the Teamleader responsible for the implementation of the service package at technical, content and organizational level.
• Closes cooperation and liaison with the main executive and implementation partners, political as well as local partners (e.g. Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine as well as relevant line ministries, Covenant of Mayors Ukraine, local municipalities, Grant Agreement recipients, OECD, etc.).
• Prepares and implements tailored capacity development measures, seminars and other events.
• Provides inputs of project activities and results, especially to the Teamleader, Regional Outreach Expert and M&E Expert.
• Provides independent communication with other respective country teams and coordinated approach on knowledge management with other climate change advisors.
• Prepares of TORs and procurement of local and international experts, consultancies, grant agreements, etc.
• Cooperates and communicates with relevant bilateral and regional projects and with international organizations working in the field of climate change.
• Provides input for managerial decisions based on clear presentation of relevant information.
• Provides input for developing and implementing Nature- based Solutions and Climate Mitigation Measures within the rural and urban context.
• Provides technical support and ad-hoc advice as requested by project stakeholders.
• Supports the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events.
• Contributes to the development and review of project reports.
• Elaborates and monitors contracts of local and international consultants.
• Ensures cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with relevant partners/individuals/organizations to ensure synergies, avoid duplications and maintain a good working relationship.
• Supports the collection of information and data in-country necessary for planning and implementation of project activities.
• Communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing of ideas and information for the benefit of the project.
• Contributes to joint public relations works in coordination with the Project’s Communications Expert.
• Provides technical support and managing appraisers and consulting firms.
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of the Teamleader.

Required qualifications, competences and experience:

• MA or post-graduate degree in Environmental Studies or similar.
• At least 5 years professional experience in the field of environment and development, including specialized experience in climate change adaptation and mitigation.
• Proven experience in delivering climate advisory services and tailoring capacity development formats and tools.
• Full proficiency in English and Ukrainian (written and oral). Knowledge of German is an asset.
• Experience working within EU financed projects is an advantage.
• Knowledge or working experience of the Covenant of Mayors would be an asset.
• Knowledge on MRV, NDC, climate action planning or similar is an advantage.
• Prior work experience with GIZ is an asset.
• Proven experience and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary project team.
• Strong policy analytical skills that can be applied to the development and application of methods and tools for mainstreaming adaptation.
• Joy in collaboration within national and regional teams and other project units.
• Strong service orientation, communication strength, and capability of delivering excellent performance timely.
• Ability to translate scientific climate information into policy and practical guidance for non-technical audience.
• Understanding of political issues under international climate negotiations.
• Skills and knowledge to build linkages between environment, energy, climate change and sustainable development.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and convincingly, including strong presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, social and communication skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Very good working knowledge of digital tools and technologies for information processing, communication, content creation, problem solving and computer applications (e.g. MS Office) as an independent user.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Ukraine and abroad (if possible, depending on the security situation).

We offer:

• Official employment.
• Salary fixed in EUR.
• Performance-related bonuses and 13th salary.
• Medical insurance.
• 29 vacation days annually.
• Language classes.
• Hard and soft skills trainings.
• Individual and group psychological support.
• Possible remote and flexible work.
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Employment conditions

 Full-time position with 40-hours working week. Probation period – 3 months. Place of duty: Kyiv with partially remote mode. For now, the contract duration is till the end of 2027, with a probability for prolongation.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

Application

Application comprising of the candidate’s CV and a cover letter in the English language explaining the motivation to apply for the job is to be sent to [email protected] until COB 02 September 2024, Monday.

By sending the application the candidate gives the consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.