You will drive an
ambitious strategy for scaling up child-centred climate change adaptation
programs in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, demonstrating that children not
only have a voice in the future they w
ill inherit, but that their capacities
can contribute to shaping a world where those most impacted are able to adapt
and thrive in the face of unavoidable climate change.
Save the Children is
no ordinary not-for-profit. We’re ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand
up for children’s rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live
a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if
there’s a disaster – like an earthquake, drought or conflict – we are there on
the ground.
Where you come in:
In this full-time, maximum-term position based in our new and dynamic head
office in Carlton, you will lead our ambitious plans to scale up child-centred
climate change adaption programming, identify and develop strategic
relationships with governments, donors, the UN and multilateral organisations,
and drive quality programing for the benefit of vulnerable children impacted by
climate change. You will be part of our International Program Department in the
new Technical Services team and report to the Head of Technical Services.
You will make an
impact by:
- Building
a substantial portfolio of child-centred climate change adaptation
programs in the Asia Pacific region - Driving
the integration of climate change across our wider program portfolio and
organisational strategies - Channelling
the voices of children into regional and global climate change policy
dialogues - Supporting
our country offices and program staff to adopt evidence-based best
practice for climate change adaption programming - Growing
and managing a high performing and dynamic climate change team
We want you to be
successful. Therefore, as a minimum, you’ll need:
- Significant
direct experience of designing climate change programs for an
international organisation, preferably in a managerial role - A
proven track record for the successful implementation of climate change
adaptation programs in development contexts - Significant
experience of working in the Asia and / or Pacific region - Knowledge
and understating of the Green Climate Fund’s policies, structures and
systems - Tertiary
qualification/s in Climate Change, International Development,
Social/Political Science or relevant and/or related disciplines
Working at Save the
Children is more than just a job. It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is
contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with
others who feel the same. We offer a competitive salary including generous
salary packaging benefits, a friendly and flexible work environment, and great
career opportunities – both locally and internationally.
Sound interesting
We’d love to hear from you. View more information about the role and submit
your resume and cover letter via our website at www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/careers.
We know diversity
makes a positive difference, and we encourage people from Aboriginal and/or
Torres Strait Islander and other diverse backgrounds to apply.
Applications close
at 5pm on Tuesday 20 December 2016
Save the Children
Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a
National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign
our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.
Please follow this
link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=aHVtYW4ucmVzb3VyY2VzLjg3ODI3LjM4MzBAc2F2ZX…
