The National Climate Adaptation Expert(s) will support the technical team in preparing a Full Proposal document package for the CRAFT Zambia project. The role involves conducting national-level research, reviewing climate adaptation policies, and supporting stakeholder consultations to ensure the proposal is technically sound and aligned with Zambia's needs.
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in climate change adaptation, climate resilience, environmental management, sustainable development, or related technical fields is required. Experience in conducting climate risk, vulnerability and adaptation needs assessments, including the review and analysis of national climate data, sectoral priorities, policies, strategies and development plans, is required. Experience in supporting the design of climate adaptation projects or programmes in developing countries, including the formulation of project components, outcomes, outputs, activities and expected adaptation benefits, is required. Experience in supporting stakeholder consultations with government institutions, vulnerable communities, civil society, private sector actors, research institutions and/or development partners is required. Experience in preparing technical inputs for climate finance proposals, including climate rationale, adaptation justification, policy alignment, stakeholder engagement, gender considerations, environmental and social risk screening, results frameworks and sustainability considerations, is highly preferred. Experience with environmental and social safeguards, including preparation of inputs to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Environmental and Social Management Plans, gender assessments or related risk management documents, is desirable. Experience in supporting the development of proposals for international climate funds, such as the Adaptation Fund, Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility or similar financing mechanisms, is highly desirable. Experience working with national government counterparts and supporting alignment of project design with national climate adaptation and development priorities is desirable. Experience relevant to technical cooperation in Zambia is highly desirable.
Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in climate change, environmental science, natural resource management, development studies, agriculture, economics, public policy, international development or another closely relevant discipline is required. Specialization in climate change adaptation, climate resilience, environmental and social safeguards, gender-responsive adaptation planning, sustainable development, or a related field is highly preferred. Alternatively, a first level university degree or an advanced technical college diploma may be acceptable provided it is combined with additional 5 years of professional hand-on experience that is directly relevant to the expertise required by the specific assignment.
