Senior Climate Specialist for Global Education Initiatives

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Genf, Genf, Schweiz EDA Vollzeit
Unlock the Future of Education in Emergencies

We are seeking an experienced Senior Climate Specialist to join our team at EDA, a leading organization dedicated to improving education outcomes in crisis-affected areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our efforts to operationalize climate commitments and support key deliverables outlined in our Strategic Plan.

About the Role:

  • Leverage expertise in climate change and education to inform programmatic, policy, and advocacy work on climate-related issues.
  • Develop and implement strategies to ensure climate consideration is integrated into all aspects of our work, including programming, monitoring, and evaluation.
  • Collaborate with country-focused Programme Managers to design and implement multi-year resilience programmes that incorporate climate adaptation and mitigation measures.
  • Lead assessments of ECW grantee activity against OECD DAC Rio Markers to create a baseline of climate adaptation activity aligned to these criteria.
  • Support the Acceleration Facility's Climate Thematic Lead role, designing, implementing, and monitoring climate-focused grants.
  • Engage in UNFCCC fora, including COP and Subsidiary Bodies, to advocate for climate-responsive education investments and promote ECW's climate commitments.
  • Coordinate with external partners to identify synergies and advance collaboration on climate action in education.
  • Develop and disseminate climate-focused learning briefs and reports, as well as provide climate inputs to our Monthly Operational Update.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in climate change and education, with a strong understanding of humanitarian action and global education in emergencies.
  • Proven expertise in climate policy and advocacy, including policy analysis, development, communication strategies, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong analytical capabilities, sound judgment, and excellent event organization experience.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills, ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships, and advanced communication skills.

Salary Range: CHF 120,000 - 150,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a critical area of global development and make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and communities. If you are passionate about climate action and education, we encourage you to apply.



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