Climate Lead at CDL Human Resource

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead their Climate Unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in climate science, policy, and humanitarian action, coupled with a proven ability to translate research into impactful initiatives. As the lead of the Climate Unit, you will be responsible for developing strategies, leading research, and building partnerships to enhance climate resilience and response within the humanitarian sector. The Climate Manager will also develop policy-relevant knowledge products related to climate change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead and manage a team of climate scientists and researchers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for the team members
• Ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of research outputs and projects

Research and Innovation:

• Initiate and conceptualize research in climate-related areas such as (but not limited to): climate change mitigation and adaptation, anticipatory action; climate finance; climate innovation; nature-based solutions; green/circular economy
• Explore, promote and design innovative solutions and approaches to the climate crises within the innovation ecosystem
• Ensure outputs from climate team are aligned with the organization mission and strategic goals
• Resource mobilization and partnerships:
• Lead the design and development of climate science/climate research related proposals and concepts
• Collaboration with internal and external teams to secure appropriate partnerships and funding
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, humanitarian actors, government agencies and the private sector.
• Enhance the organization’s visibility and foster collaborations through effective networking
• Advocacy and policy influence
• Coordinate closely with the organization,s policy team to ensure research and innovation initiatives within the climate unit results in advocacy materials to influence climate related policies
• Engage with policy-makers, stakeholders and the public to promote evidence-based climate solutions
• Represent the organization in external forums, conferences and meetings to disseminate the work within the climate unit
• Strategic planning and reporting
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the overall strategy for the organization
• Support in the monitoring of the organization overall objectives and achievements
• Prepare and present regular reports on project progress, income generation and impacts of the unit to senior management and to relevant donors
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Supports the HoD/Head of Programs in managing threats and opportunities that may affect their programs/departmental objectives.

Requirements

EDUCATION BACKGROUNDAND

• You have an advanced degree (Masters) in climate science, environmental studies or related field
• You have a minimum of 7 years of experience in a climate related field and knowledgeable on climate science, climate finance and/or nature based solutions
• You have at least three years’ experience in leading and managing a team
• You have experience in developing proposals and securing grant funding for climate related projects.
• You have some experience in engaging with climate related advocacy and policy initiatives.
• You are creative and passionate when it comes to working together as a team and with like-minded partners to develop and/or adopt innovative solutions and approaches to emerging climate challenges.
• You have the ability to and are excited to work in a fast paced, agile and dynamic environment
• You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.