Director, Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability
Company: Peace Corps
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Director, Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability The
Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical
organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since
1947. We are an international development organisation owned and
governed by our 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of
sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our unique
organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for
our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science,
public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant
genetic resources for food and agriculture.
The Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Programme
(CCES) was established to enable SPC to strengthen and streamline
its actions on climate change by bringing together work already
undertaken by the organisation under a coherent strategic and
technical leadership. In addition, it leads the actions of SPC on
climate change and environmental sustainability, works with the
Organisation's regional and international partners and promotes the
integration of these issues into all development activities
conducted by the Organisation's divisions.
The role - the Director, Climate Change and Environmental
Sustainability will provide direction, support and advocacy for the
Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability programme of SPC.
Specifically, the Director will:
--- Provide leadership, management of the CCES programme to ensure
the annual work plans for the programme are in line with the CCES
Business Plan and the SPC Strategic Plan and address the needs and
priorities of the members
--- Be responsible for resource mobilisation and reporting to
donors to ensure adequate funding is available for all CCES
projects and programmes to operate successfully now and in the
future
--- Work closely with member countries and territories, the CROP
agencies, International and regional partners within the areas of
climate change and environment
--- Lead and contribute to the development and implementation of
inter-divisional programmes, promote mainstreaming climate change
and environmental sustainability issues within the whole
organisation, and champion the SPC integrated programming approach
Duties The key responsibilities of the role include the
following:
1. Vision, Leadership and Direction of the Programme
--- Coordinate inputs from members, SPC divisions and SLT
representatives to frame SPC positioning on Climate Change for a
coherent vision both internally and externally
--- Lead technical work that informs the SPC agenda on climate
change and contributes to informing SPC strategic planning and
change management
--- Ensure executive members are accurately informed of major
sectoral issues
--- Promote a corporate SER culture of environmental and social
responsibility and sustainability
--- Contribute usefully to collective decisions at the executive
level, ensuring that issues of resilience, climate change impacts
and environmental sustainability are taken on board and
mainstreamed in the organisation
--- Provide climate change leadership positions and pieces of
advice in high level, donor coordination or multi-agency
meetings
2. Management of the Programme (people, operations, budget)
--- Lead the revision of the CCES Business Plan in relation to the
SPC Strategic Plan objectives and resource mobilisation targets
--- Ensure visibility and coordination of SPC efforts in Climate
Change, through the work of the Information & communication
unit
--- Oversee management of programme operations, in line with admin
and finance policies and procedures
--- Ensures adequate reporting as well as monitoring & evaluation
of the Programme's results and achievements
--- Manage, build and sustain a motivated team, inspire a shared
commitment and lead by example, enable staff to thrive through
providing them with challenge, ownership and feedback, drive a
health & safety culture
--- Supervise budgetary planning for CCES, monitor spending and
disbursement, identify financial risks and opportunities, and
ensure proper financial accountability and literacy
--- Supervise the preparation, elaboration, implementation and
closure of projects within the Programme, minimizing risks for the
organisation, communicating on results, ensuring stakeholders;
participation and adequacy to the needs of SPC members
3. Resource mobilisation, donor management and engagement
--- Develop and pursue CCES Programme and multi-agency funding
proposals
--- Develop and strengthen the Climate Finance Unit at CCES to
provide support to member countries and territories in accessing
climate finance from the GCF and other sources (in collaboration
with respective divisions)
--- Ensure partners are satisfied with the use and effectiveness of
their funding
--- Maintain close and strong engagement with the GCF and other
climate finance partners
--- Oversee the development of project and programme proposals in
line with donor requirements and members' needs
4. Strategic and collaborative relationships with clients and other
stakeholders
--- Maintain strong working relationships across SPC
--- Maintain strong links with Climate Change ministries, NDAs and
officials in member governments and territories
--- Maintain strong linkages with other CROP agencies that deliver
results to members in the area of climate change and environmental
management
--- Strengthen linkages with non-CROP agencies and develop
partnerships with organisations active in climate change to
complement SPC strengths and help deliver results to the countries
and territories
--- Participate in useful coordinating arrangements and
multi-donor/partners programmes for effective delivery of services
to the countries and territories
5. Support to SPC Senior Leadership Team, including Integrated
Programming and joint initiatives
--- Lead/ contribute to the cross-divisional integration efforts
and initiatives and ensure that the Programme is well placed to
respond and contribute to multisectoral approaches
--- Support to the SPC Senior Leadership Team in leading change in
the organisation, developing corporate policies and plans,
enhancing overall performance and promoting a culture of sharing
and learning
--- Representing SPC at regional and international fora, as
appropriate, and communicate effectively to media and partners
--- Initiate new approaches or partnerships to enhance results by
improving organisational culture, systems, and/or division
programmes and services. Qualifications 1. Qualifications
--- Postgraduate qualifications in environmental management of
climate change or equivalent field; or, alternatively, in
management/administration with an undergraduate qualification in
environment or a related field
2. Technical expertise
--- At least 15 years of demonstrated senior management experience,
including in personnel, project and financial management
--- Highly developed leadership and planning skills
--- 15 or more years' experience in development work
--- Experience in representation in regional or international
meetings
--- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in at least one of the
subject matter areas of the Programme (climate change,
environmental sustainability) with a good understanding of the
other
--- Demonstrated experience with the raising of external funding
and liaison with international donors
--- Demonstrated experience with the development of policy and the
provision of policy advice
--- Demonstrated effective communication, networking and
coordination skills
--- Demonstrated ability to operate and represent effectively at
national, regional and international levels
3. Language skills
--- For English speakers, a good working knowledge of French, or
for French speakers, a good working knowledge of English.
4. Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
--- Cross-cultural skills and the ability to work with team members
from different cultural backgrounds.
--- Good knowledge of the socio-political situations in Pacific
Island countries and territories.
Salary, terms and conditions
Contract Duration - This position is budgeted for 3 years and is
subject to renewal depending on performance and funding.
Due to the current travel restrictions caused by the global
COVID-19 pandemic, and the priority SPC places on its staff safety,
health and well-being, please note that there may be delays in
taking up the appointment. These matters will be discussed
thoroughly with successful candidates. In most cases, any
appointment and on-boarding would only commence when relocation to
the duty station is permitted.
Remuneration - the Director, Climate Change and Environmental
Sustainability is a Band 15 position in SPC's 2021 salary scale,
with a starting salary range of 7,190-8,892 SDR (special drawing
rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately XPF
1,052,517-1,301,558 (USD 9,995-12,359; EUR 8,820-10,907). An offer
of appointment for an initial contract will be made in the lower
half of this range, with due consideration being given to
experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale
will be based on annual performance reviews. SPC salaries are not
presently subject to income tax in New Caledonia.
Benefits for international staff employees based in New Caledonia
SPC provides subsidised housing in Noumea. Establishment and
repatriation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave travel,
health and life and disability insurances and education allowances
are available for eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum
and other types of leave, and access to SPC's Provident Fund
(contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a matching
contribution).
Languages - SPC's working languages are English and French.
Recruitment principles - SPC's recruitment is based on merit and
fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that
is fair, transparent and non-discriminatory. SPC is an
equal-opportunity employer, and is committed to cultural and gender
diversity, including bilinguism, and will seek to attract and
appoint candidates who respect these values. Due attention is given
to gender equity and the maintenance of strong representation from
Pacific Island professionals. If two interviewed candidates are
ranked equal by the selection panel, preference will begiven to the
Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete
confidentiality in line with SPC's private policy. Application
instructions Closing date: 21 March 2021 - 11:00 pm Noumea
time.
Job Reference: AL000376
Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/
Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.
For your application to be considered, you must provide us
with:
--- an updated resume with contact details for three professional
referees
--- a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest
in this position
--- responses to all screening questions
Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF
format.
All positions at SPC have specific screening questions. If you do
not respond to all of the screening questions, your application
will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at
shortlisting stage.
Screening questions:
1. A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible
experience in development work, including in representation roles
in international meetings, is required. Please explain how you meet
this criterion using examples.
2. International experience on issues of climate change,
environmental sustainability, fundraising and liaison with donors
is required. Please explain how you meet this criterion using
examples.
3. Demonstrated capacity to foster integrated programming and
cross-organisational collaboration, including in a multicultural
environment and in the context of organisational change, is
required. Please explain how you meet this criterion using
examples. Before responding to this announcement, please review the
Terms of Use [PDF] . The Peace Corps is not able to confirm the
legitimacy of all positions posted to this jobs board. If you
believe an announcement has violated the Peace Corps Terms of Use,
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announcement complies with Peace Corps' Equal Opportunity
Employment policy: The Peace Corps is committed to providing equal
opportunity to all employees, Volunteers, and applicants for
employment and volunteer service. Peace Corps policy prohibits
discrimination and harassment because of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age (40 or over), disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status,
parental status, political affiliation, union membership, genetic
information, or history of participation in the Equal Employment
Opportunity process, grievance procedure, or any authorized
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