Jobs in climate change adaptation

Job Description The position The Climate Resilience Intern will be responsible to support day-to-day climate resilience related office and field work operations MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Research and Analysis Project Support: Assisting in the development, implementation, and monitoring of NBS projects. This could involve tasks such as preparing project proposals, drafting reports, and coordinating pr...

The position The Climate Resilience Intern will be responsible to support day-to-day climate resilience related office and field work operations MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Research and Analysis Conducting research on climate change impacts, vulnerabilities, and adaptation strategies. Analyzing data related to NBS effectiveness and feasibility. Project Support: Assisting in the development, implementat...

The positionTheClimate Resilience Internwill be responsible to support day-to-day climate resilience related office and field work operationsMAIN RESPONSIBILITIESResearch and AnalysisConducting research on climate change impacts, vulnerabilities, and adaptation strategies.Analyzing data related to NBS effectiveness and feasibility.Project Support: Assisting in the development, implementation, and...

Established in 2019, the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) was created to address these four crises, maximizing impact for change at key points in the food system. The Research Team Leader will support the Alliance s strategic objectives under its Climate Action Lever, emphasizing the integration of scientific findings, alongside ass...

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, not-for-profit international development agency, which was founded in 1967 by Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV. AKF seeks to provide long-term solutions to problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy and ill health in the poorest parts of South and Central Asia, Eastern and Western Africa, and the Middle East. The position The Climate Resilience I...

Established in 2019, the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) was created to address these four crises, maximizing impact for change at key points in the food system. Summary The Research Team Leader will support the Alliance s strategic objectives under its Climate Action Lever, emphasizing the integration of scientific findings, along...

The RoleThe role holder will be responsible for supporting the impact analysis and knowledge generation of the Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge Fund (KKCF) program, a Program of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), implemented with Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF), Turkana County Government, and UNHCR. KKCF is designed to support private sector investment and unlock the economic potentia...

ABOUT COSME PROJECTPlan International's Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (COSME) project aims to significantly scale up Plan International Kenya's current women-led, climate-resilient livelihoods and coastal management project in Kwale and Kilifi counties. It takes an ecosystems-based approach in partnership with Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) Canada. COSME w...

Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe consultancy is located in the Climate Change and Urban Environment Team of the Programme Development Branch. Under the overall guidance of the Subprogramme Coordinator of the Climate Change and Urban Environment Team, and direct supervision by the Programme Management Officer for Climate Change, the consultancy will involve the following typical main duties leading ...

The AECF provides catalytic funding in the form of repayable and non-repayable grants to businesses that would not otherwise have access to adequate financing. The Role The role holder will be responsible for supporting the impact analysis and knowledge generation of the Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge Fund (KKCF) program, a Program of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), implemented with Afri...

ERM established its office in Nairobi in 2014 as part of a continued expansion initiative in East Africa to meet the needs of our global and local clients who are increasingly investing in this region of Africa. Summary ERM is looking for a motivated Managing Consultant to join its Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change team in ERM s Africa Business Unit with a focus on climate risk assessment...

Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the overall supervision of the Human Settlements Officer at the Regional Office for Africa (ROAf), the consultant will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:Preparations for the third regional workshop including the Project Steering Committee meeting and the DiMSUR Executive Board meeting, including drafting content for specific sessions, organizatio...

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all Duties and Responsibilities The consultancy is located in the Climate Change and Urban Environment Team of the Programme Development Bra...

Under the overall supervision of the Human Settlements Officer at the Regional Office for Africa (ROAf), the consultant will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:Preparations for the third regional workshop including the Project Steering Committee meeting and the DiMSUR Executive Board meeting, including drafting content for specific sessions, organization of the agenda, invitation...

ABOUT COSME PROJECT Plan International's Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (COSME) project aims to significantly scale up Plan International Kenya s current women-led, climate-resilient livelihoods and coastal management project in Kwale and Kilifi counties. It takes an ecosystems-based approach in partnership with Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) Canada. COSME ...

ERM is looking for a motivated Managing Consultant to join its Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change team in ERM's Africa Business Unit with a focus on climate change policy, corporate carbon accounting, ESG reporting, and decarbonization strategy.At ERM, we have the opportunity, every day, to make an impact at scale with our clients to solve global climate, carbon, ESG, and sustainability ch...

Plan International was founded over 75 years ago with a mission to promote and protect the rights of children. The organisation was set up by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge in 1937, with the original aim to provide food, accommodation and education to children whose lives had been disrupted by the Spanish Civil War. ABOUT COSME PROJECT Plan International...

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Human Settlements Officer at the Regional Office for Africa (ROAf), th...

This section describes the major responsibilities and principal tasks the position is responsible for. Listing the responsibilities in the order of importance and stating the estimated percentage of time the employee should spend on each responsibility during a typical year.Responsibility one: Organization and ManagementParticipate in governance committee to serve as the link between the project ...

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.Come join our 33,000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!Key Responsibilities:Strategic...

Programmatic DutiesOversee and coordinate implementation of programme activities by Mentors including grant distributions, trainings, with support from the Program Manager.Target and identify eligible households for the REAP LIFT Programme through Participatory methodologies and adapted participants targeting tools (including sustainable business screening and guideline) based on the setOrient Lo...

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProgrammatic DutiesOversee and coordinate implementation of programme activities by Mentors including grant distributions, trainings, with support from the Program Manager.Target and identify eligible households for the REAP LIFT Programme through Participatory methodologies and adapted participants targeting tools (including sustainable business screening and guideline...

Key Responsibilities:Strategic and technical support -40 velop and continually improve and iterate World Vision Kenya National FMNR Scaling Strategy (2023-2033) to respond to new opportunities and challenges and incorporate new ideas and innovations.National FMNR Scaling Strategy regularly updatedLead the development of annual work plans to implement World Vision Kenya's National FMNR Scaling Str...

JOB SUMMARYThe Project Coordinator provides support at all stages of project planning, implementation, coordination, and reporting. The primary responsibility will be to ensure that the project produces the results specified in the project document to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.Under the supervision of the joint Heads of Programs from CA...