Climate Change and Environmental Specialist (CARE)

Job Description

Required Languages: English

Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam

Closing date: 17pm, 22/08/2024

About the role

The Climate Change and Environment (CCE) Specialist will play a pivotal role in CARE Vietnam's efforts to realize our vision of strengthening resilience and adaptive capacities for marginalized women, ethnic minorities, and other vulnerable groups affected by climate change and environmental challenges. This Position will involve in developing and implementing strategies, projects, and initiatives that enhance community resilience, contribute to climate change mitigation, promote sustainable practices, and reduce environmental degradation. The specialist will work closely with local communities, government agencies, local partners, businesses and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Technical Expertise and Capacity Strengthening (55% of time)

Design and implement climate change adaptation/mitigation and environmental protection projects to advance key programming priorities, including promoting Climate Smart Agriculture, Nature-based Solutions, Womens Green Enterprises, and Disaster Risk Reduction.
Integrate climate resilience and environmental sustainability into CARE's programs and projects.
Provide technical guidance and support to CARE staff and partners on climate change and environmental issues.
Develop training materials and conduct training sessions/workshops to strengthen the capacity of local communities and stakeholders.
Stay updated on emerging trends, best practices and innovations related to climate change (e.g., carbon finance, low-emission food systems, circular economy) to inform program development and strategic planning for the entire organization.

Partnership, Networking, and Advocacy (20% of time)

Actively engage in developing new partnerships and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders to exchange information and explore collaboration opportunities on programming and advocacy that promote environmental sustainability and climate adaptation and mitigation.
Represent CARE Vietnam in relevant external forums, networks, and working groups (e.g., CCWG, Gender & Climate Change WG), showcasing CARE Vietnam's work and experience around climate justice.
Act as a focal point for CARE Vietnam to engage in relevant CARE International networks (e.g., Climate Justice Center).
Prepare policy briefs and reports, and act as the spokesperson regarding climate change and environmental matters.

Knowledge Management and Learning (20% of time)

Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from climate projects, and develop case studies and reports on climate adaptation and mitigation outcomes.
Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and webinars to disseminate information and insights on climate change and environmental sustainability.
Integrate knowledge management and learning into program development and the MEAL framework for climate change projects.

Other CAREs common responsibilities as assigned (5% of time)

Requirement

Minimum 6 years relevant work experience, preferably in community or international development activities and capacity strengthening;
Experience in advocacy and networking in CCE areas, especially at national and local level;
Proven experience in effective strategic planning, direction setting, strong conceptual and analytical skills;
Experience in building capacity on CCE for various stakeholders.