The UK Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking to recruit a Climate Change Programme Adviser. This is a new advisory position within a dynamic team in DFID Tanzania.

This post is an exciting and challenging opportunity, to help take forward the work of DFID on climate change and work in collaboration with government and other development partners. We require a strong communicator who has the proven ability to network with key stakeholders, influence decisions and drive agendas forward. The Climate Change Programme Adviser will be someone who is knowledgeable about climate change policy and practice, particularly in areas such as adaptation, building resilience and low carbon development. 

S/he will enjoy taking the initiative, excel at managing programmes effectively to deliver results, and will be confident in dealing with senior officials and Ministers in Government, development partners, contractors and civil society partners.

The post holder will work closely with the DFID Tanzania Climate and Energy Adviser to develop the new ICF funded programmes on climate change, with a specific responsibility of the work on institutional strengthening. 

The post holder will work closely with Government of Tanzania (Vice Presidents Office/Ministry of Finance and /or Planning Commission) and Zanzibar to coordinate activities linked to implementation of the national climate change, support the establishment of a climate change financing mechanism and lead on behalf of development partners the dialogue on Climate Change.

For a full job description as well as details of the skills and qualifications required for this post, please visit our webpages:

How to apply:
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please submit your CV with a statement of no more than 1,000 words setting out how you would work with DFID and other partners to build resilience to climate change and promote low carbon development, to Tanzania-recruitment@dfid.gov.uk with the subject line “Vacancy: Climate Change Programme Adviser.”

The deadline for the submission of applications is 12 noon on Monday, 25th August 2014.

Please ensure that any e-mail attachments do not exceed 5MB. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, and will be required to bring original certificates and diplomas for verification.

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