PRACTICAL ACTION

South Asia Regional Office

Kathmandu, Nepal

POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE / Climate Change Officer
GRADE / 5
REPORTS TO / Project Manager
MATRIX MANAGEMENT / -
UNIT / Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Programme
PROJECT / Climate Proofing Growth and Development (CPGD)
BASE STATION / Regional Office, Kathmandu
CONTRACT DURATION / Two years with possibility of extension
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Support the Project Manager to deliver specific project strategies and activities to achieve the objectives stated in the project document in consistent with strategic direction of Practical Action South Asia thereby making a major contribution to the development and articulation of Practical Action’s Programme: Climate Change.
KEY RESULT AREAS
  • Technical papers and reports
  • Knowledge products
  • Networking and collaboration
  • Project proposalsdevelopment

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Support in implementation of planned climate change activities in coordination with partners and stakeholders.
  2. Support in climate change activities by carrying out necessary action and policy research including literature review, assessment, identify gaps and opportunities and produce technical content of highest standards.
  3. Review, analyses and synthesize climate change sector theme related academic and grey literatures to produce narratives for policy makers.
  4. Undertake consultation with different stakeholders representing government and non-government organizations as per requirement of project.
  5. Provide substantive supports to consultative and other meetings, workshops, and produce written outputs.
  6. Participates in field missions including support in logistic functions.
  7. Prepares various written outputs including relevant documents, reports and knowledge products for wider dissemination.
  8. Implement the project activities smoothly as per the activity plan, maintaining the quality and timely outputs.
  9. Monitor the activities to ensure the achievement in terms of targets on time and quality of the achievements.
  10. Report periodically of the progress of the project activities as per the requirements.
  11. Develop education, awareness and extension materials such as lessons learned papers, case studies etc. for sharing the experiences and information on the project with partners, visitors, stakeholders, beneficiaries and policy makers.
  12. Assist developing and strengthening networks of peers and professional contacts, within and outside the organisation on relevant matters
  13. Ensure that institutional and donor requirements are fulfilled while delivering the project activities
  14. Represent the project to local and national meetings, workshops and seminars as and when necessary
  15. Coordinate with other Programmes within Practical Action South Asia Office and with other Country Offices when deemed necessary for the assigned project through Project Manager
  16. Support the Admin and Account Staff for record keeping and financial reporting when needed
  17. Assist the Project Manager to prepare, implement and report annual, quarterly and monthly plans and reports for the project
  18. Any other responsibilities as directed by Project Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor degree in Climate Change, Climate Science, Environment Science or Social Science with five years of related work experience
Or
  • Master Degree in Climate Change, Climate Science, Environment Science or Social Science with three years of related work experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Understanding of up to date national/international level climate change key policy and programming will be an asset.
  • Strong communication, analytical and research skills and fluent in spoken and written English and Nepali
  • Knowledge and skills in basic computing and relevant design software
  • Good knowledge and experience of participatory approaches in programme/project development and implementation, climate change and DRR interface
  • A good team worker and coordination at individual and institutional level
  • Demonstrate technical writing skills with lists of key publications relevant to climate change and development issues.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Self-motivation:
Displays timeliness and accuracy in carrying out their role, by their personal energy and enthusiasm and willingness to learn to exceed expectations in their role.
Drive for results:
Demonstrate level of responsibility and accountability in meeting commitments and objectives. Illustrate by evidence of seeking better ways of doing things, looking to improve on status quo and willingness to deal with difficult situations that effect output of their role.
Planning and organising:
Ability to process requirements of role effectively. Is able to gather and use resources effectively. Is able to prioritise their and/or their teams’ workload appropriately and review and amend priorities and actions as and when required.
Initiative:
Ability to work independently, within a set context; to act on current or future problems or opportunities; to respond creatively and effectively to the unexpected. Displays a curious and questioning approach in their role and environment.
Teamwork:
Ability and inclination to work co-operatively with others. Will recognize the value of sharing ideas, knowledge and information with others and takes personal responsibility for doing so.
Sensitivity on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion:
Should have respectful beliefs regardless of their gender, age, sex, race, ethnic background, culture, different ability, nationality, religion and marital status. Is sensitive and adaptable to gender and social inclusion. Responds and behaves appropriately in different situations.

PRACTICALVALUE BASED BEHAVIOURS

People who are inspired and inspiring about our work – people who are known for beating the odds and live the values of the organisation in everything they do. They are the bridge builders between people and process and thus are able to make human connection in stories and give colleagues a sense of pride across the Group.
People who demonstrate dynamism in what they do– people who are known for being a sector-wide role model for getting things done and “making things happen” radiating energy.
People who are good at connecting and collaborating – people who are known to be a great ambassador for Practical Action and is able to stretch boundaries, finding new opportunities to collaborate. They are great networkers at all levels.
People who are always learning – people who are known as an effective knowledge broker and organisational learner providing a source of expertise and assistance to others.
People who demonstrate creativity in doing their job– people who are known to exceed the confines of a brief and are conceptually creative. They are active challengers and comes up with solutions that re-write the rule book.
People who are focused on getting the job done - people who are known to compartmentalise and deliver to high standard on all tasks and always appropriately makes decisions and are accountable for consequences.
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Job Description – Climate Change officer_April 20161