Consultancy title; Climate Change Adaptation Specialist

Scope – All CARE Iraq programs

Duty Station: Erbil and/or Duhok with regular travel to other CARE field sites and its potential project locations across all Iraq  

Proposed Consultancy Start date: November 15, 2023

Consultancy End date: December 31, 2023

Consultancy Duration: One and a half  months

Reporting to Deputy Country Director –Program Development and Quality

Background to the consultancy

CARE is seeking a dynamic, engaged, innovative and motivated Climate Change Adaptation Specialist. The CCAS will be responsible for mainstreaming climate change adaptation into CARE Iraq’s projects and programmes through technical guidance, strategy development, support, oversight, capacity development, advocacy and representation, contributing to CARE’s vision and mission of Gender equality and Climate justice. The CCAS will collaborate with other technical leads in the county and the region, as well as programme managers in Iraq to design and execute high quality state of the art programming and implementation. The CCAS will develop and/or maintain collaborative and cohesive working relationships with local and national government, donors, counterparts, national partners, CARE Member partners, and other stakeholders. The CCAS will be based in Erbil or Dohuk and expected to travel to project sites as well as to actively represent CARE in relevant networks.

Purpose of the consultancy

The general objective of the consultancy to position CARE Iraq as a key player in the field of climate justice through technical leadership, representation and new business development. The consultant will play a critical role in identifying innovative approaches partnerships  and opportunities for CARE Iraq whilst at the same time building the capacity of the country team in climate resilience and adaptation .

Methodology

• Conduct feasibility studies and advise the Country leadership team on areas of strategic relevance .
• Representation and networking
• Mentoring and Coaching and lateral transfer of skills

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibility of CARE:

• CARE will ensure effective administrative support.
• CARE will make available preparatory documentation
• Share information on CARE’s climate justice models and approaches.
• Facilitate coordination support, including linkages with the potential partner, organizing meeting appointments with selected interview respondents
• Provide consolidated feedback on all deliverables
• Administer the contract and issue payments based on the agreed schedule

The Consultant will be responsible to:                                                                                                       

• Lead the mainstreaming of climate change adaptation into programme, projects and/or initiatives
• Provide strategic advice to staff in identifying, preparing, implementing and supervising programs, projects and project’s components to address climate change issues and climate change readiness. Identify trends and technical standards, and develop frameworks, strategies and tools
• Build relationships with environmental and development NGOs, government, the scientific community and colleagues within the CARE confederation, to develop and share latest thinking on adaptation tools, methods and frameworks
• Ensure learning through collecting and sharing best practices with CARE staff and their national partners
• Provide guidance to CARE Iraq’s green team
• Provide technical and strategic leadership and direction to the implementation of the BASRA climate adaptation pilot including documenting lessons learnt and program adaptation.

Deliverables

• An updated country strategy with clear results for climate justice
• New Business development – Support pilot projects and new proposals
• Documentation of innovative practices
• Identification and representation on all key climate justice working groups
• Support Communication team to develop briefing and position papers on Climate Adaptation
• Coaching ,mentorship and training for staff
• Iraq Climate strategy for the CO.
• Feasibility strategies for new areas of operation

• Master / Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience in relevant subjects – natural resource management, hydrology, soil and water conservation engineering, water resources management, biodiversity or climate change or other relevant discipline
• Sound understanding of the linkages between ecosystems, biodiversity, human well-being, gender and climate change
• At least 3 years of working on climate change or related environment and/or development issues, either in an NGO or the public or private sector
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex scientific issues and to communicate and apply them at programme and project level
• An understanding of climate change and conservation challenges in developing countries, with the ability to recognise and work with local and national level priorities to identify linkages between policy and practice.
• Demonstrated experience in program design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
• Excellent presentation, communication and facilitation skills
• Proficiency in English; Arabic and Kurdish added value

If you are interested in this role, please submit your application in English language (CV and Cover Letter) to CARE’s Human Resource Department at HR-Iraq@care.de no later than 5^th November 2023. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Notes:

-Please write name of the position (Climate Change Adaptation Specialist) in the subject line otherwise it will not be considered.

-Due to the urgency of the position, CARE reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required qualifications before the mentioned deadline.

-Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

CARE has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and child abuse. CARE takes all concerns and complaints about sexual harassment, exploitation and sexual abuse as well as child abuse by CARE staff and related personnel very seriously. CARE International has therefore drawn up the CARE International Safeguarding Policy on Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse, and Child Abuse

CARE staff and its related personnel must adhere to CARE's core values which are Transformation, Integrity, Diversity, Equality, and Excellence

For any inquiries regarding this position, please contact CARE Iraq HR Manager through HR-Iraq@care.de