Climate Change Specialist

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local Transfer Plus – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
The Climate Change Specialist will lead the design, coordination, and monitoring of climate adaptation and mitigation activities to strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability among project communities. Based in Mt Hagen, the Climate Change Specialist will conduct climate and disaster-risk assessments, develop context-specific adaptation strategies, and deliver training on climate-smart agriculture, natural resource management, and disaster risk reduction. The Specialist will ensure climate actions are gender-responsive and inclusive, build community awareness, support the integration of climate resilience across all project components, and advise the team on emerging climate risks, opportunities, and compliance with donor requirements
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop appropriate climate adaptation and mitigation strategies aligned with project objectives and community needs.
Provide technical inputs to workplans, M&E frameworks, and community-level implementation plans.
Design, implement, and monitor climate-smart agriculture, natural resource management, and ecosystem-based adaptation activities.
Support the integration of sustainable land use, soil conservation, water management, and environmentally sound practices across livelihood interventions.
Advise on the selection and use of climate-resilient crops, technologies, and green skills for agriculture.
Develop and deliver awareness-raising programmes for staff, community members, partners, and local authorities.
Strengthen local capacity to interpret climate information, prepare for climate shocks, and apply adaptation techniques.
Provide technical coaching to women’s groups, cooperatives, and community organizations as needed.
Lead community awareness activities on climate change, environmental stewardship, and sustainable practices.
Facilitate local dialogue on climate risks, adaptation options, and community-driven solutions.
Support long-term behaviour change through culturally appropriate communication methods and tools.
Prepare high-quality technical narrative and financial reports for donors and internal management.
Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.
Communicate project progress, challenges, and results effectively to diverse audiences.
Maintain strong, regular communication and collaboration with ADB, relevant national and provincial authorities, CSO partners (including GBV implementing partners), community leaders, and other relevant actors.
Oversee project finances, budgeting, and procurement processes to ensure full compliance with ADB guidelines.
Ensure proper systems for resource management, due diligence, and audit readiness.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Project Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
More than 5 years of professional experience in project management, climate change, agriculture and livelihoods, or natural resource management, including experience leading a team or office of similar size and scope of accountability.
Technical or programming experience in livelihoods, agriculture, climate, GEDSI, disaster risk management, HEA, or protection.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver consistent quality programming and reporting in complex organisational and operational environments.
Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks, solve problems, and effectively manage conflict.
Strong planning, organisational, and project management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, with experience managing cross-cultural teams preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email.
More than 5 years’ experience in project management and staff development.
Direct experience managing staff, donors, and stakeholders.
More than 5 years’ work experience managing projects in field offices.
Direct experience working with multicultural teams.
Proven ability to develop people in a cross-cultural setting.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted