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Climate Change Policy Advisor (m/f/d) Technical Assistance to policy implementation in the areas of agriculture and climate action in the framework of the Sector Reform Contract Kigali]

POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 530
Date Published:Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Date of Expiration:Monday, May 8, 2023 EXPIRED
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LOCATION OF THIS JOB

Rwanda | KIGALI in Rwanda

INDUSTRY

Development Agency

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION

Job-ID: V000052513
Location: Kigali
Assignment period: 03/08/2023 - 03/07/2027
Field: Climate Change, Environment
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 11/30/2022

ABOUT US
Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation are an integral part of our corporate culture.
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.
GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

CONTACT
Alicia Beck
+49 6196 79-3293

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.
GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender: „Technical Assistance to policy implementation in the areas of agriculture and climate action in the framework of the Sector Reform Contract Transformational Climate-Smart and inclusive agriculture in Rwanda.”
The overall objective to which this action contributes is:
To contribute to the effective implementation of national sector policies in the areas of agriculture and climate action in agriculture in Rwanda, in the framework of the sector reform contract “Transformational climate-smart and inclusive agriculture in Rwanda”.
The specific objectives (outcomes) of this contract are as follows:
To support the sector policies design, implementation, monitoring and coordination in the areas of agriculture and climate action in agriculture. To contribute to effective implementation of the sector reform contract “Transformational climate-smart and inclusive agriculture in Rwanda”, in close coordination with the EU Delegation to Rwanda (EU Delegation).

YOUR TASKS
1. He/she will provide regular policy analysis to the EU Delegation and Ministries in the areas of environment and climate action specifically policy analysis and briefing in the areas of climate change, climate resilience and adaptation, international climate change negotiations.
2. In collaboration with key expert 5, he/she will provide information and technical advice on sources of funds and their priorities and activities, for example the Global Environment Facility fund, the Green Climate fund or any multilateral, bilateral donors or foundations.
3. He/she will facilitate the development of technical tools and guidance.
4. He/she will supervise thematic studies and deliverables from Non-key experts in the environment sector.
Embedded in the MoE, the expert will report to the ministry senior management. He will ensure regular briefings and exchanges with the EU Delegation to Rwanda.
5. He/she will be involved in collaboration with EU, European Member States and the Rwandan Government in the implementation of environmental aspects of the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) ‘Investing in sustainable and inclusive agricultural transformation”, relative to the Kigali Wholesale Market Project ; he/she will coordinate possible actions with team implementing TEI “Sustainable Rwandan cities fit for the digital age”.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB

YOUR PROFILE
Qualifications and skills
Minimum requirements:
1. Master’s degree in Environment, Environmental science or economics, equivalent professional experience of at least 10 years;
2. Proven knowledge of policy analysis and communication tools (briefings, concept-notes, study analysis, etc) in the area of environment and climate action. Ability to analyse information, evidence-based and to translate into policy recommendation;
3. Excellent English communication skills both orally and in writing; at least C-1 level proficiency in English.

Preferred requirements:
1. Good communication and networking skills;
2. At least B-2 level proficiency in French

General professional experience
A minimum of 6 years of experience is required.
Minimum requirements:
1. At least 4 years of working experience as an advisor to a Ministry; National agency or a public institution, in the area of environment and climate action;
2. At least 2 years of experience in climate finance.

Considered an asset:
1. Experience (s) with EU sector budget support programs;
2. Experience on research programs in environment or relative to climate change;
3. Similar experiences in African countries will be an asset.

Specific professional experience
A minimum of 6 years of experience is required.

Minimum requirements:
1. At least 2 professional working experiences embedded in technical ministries or national implementing agencies;
2. Proven working experience in improving collaboration and dialogue between technical ministries;
3. At least 2 years of working experience analysing, supervising or elaborating studies in the Environment and Climate change sectors;
4. Proven working experience in fund raising for public institutions or foundations on climate action;
5. Proven working experience in developing research program in Environment.

Considered an asset:
1. Professional working experiences in gender mainstreaming and gender sensitive actions in the areas of climate action including proven experiences in climate change gender action plans;
2. Development of best practices sharing with others countries;
3. Experience in coordinating donors and partners in the environmental sector.

LOCATION INFORMATION
The operational bases of the project will be at Kigali, Rwanda.
Start date & period of implementation
The indicative start date is 08 March 2023 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 48 months from this date (for a minimum of 880 days).

NOTES
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GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disabilities, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

Please send us an updated CV in EuropeAid format in English.