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Project Manager - Climate Change Adaptation
Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for potential female candidates.
The Role
Project Manager-CCA will have the responsibility for overall guiding the Child Centred Climate Change Adaptation Project, including managing project budget, donor report, partner management etc. In this capacity s/he will directly contribute in planning, implementation, and monitoring of the project activities and also support fellow Save the Children staff and coordinators of partner NGOs for successful implementation of activities. S/he needs to work with children, communities and partners to identify risks or change effects of climate change; ensure that they are prepared to deal with these risks and changes. S/he will also support them in developing their adaptation plan; increase the level of analysis and preparedness for adaptation at local and country level in order to determine the role Save the Children Bangladesh will play in the area of CC; develop and extend Save the Children’s capacity to enter into strategic alliances with other agencies and governmental entities. As the project focuses on advocacy at national level for appropriate resources mobilization, s/he will have to organize the documentation and evidence at field level and accountable and responsible for developing appropriate messages for climate change/resilience.
Qualifications and experience
- At least 6 years experience of working experience, preferably in the areas of CCA or DRR of which 3 years in management position
- Excellent communication skills in English, both in verbal and written, particularly report writing
- Strong management/supervisory skills
- Financial/budget management and representational skills
- Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet
- Motivated, committed, responsible, able to work independently with limited direct supervision.
- Training/capacity building skills
- Ability to work in a team with flexibility to undertake challenging task and adapt to different working conditions.
- Master’s Degree, preferably in Social Sciences/ Disaster Management/ Environmental Science/ MDS or related discipline
Contract length: Regular
Job location: Dhaka
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
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Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations
For detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:
https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=210002WT
Application deadline: 05 May, 2021
Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce’
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
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