The post holder will work closely with the DFID Tanzania Climate and Energy Adviser to develop the new ICF funded programmes on climate change, with a specific responsibility of the work on institutional strengthening. The post holder will work closely with Government of Tanzania (Vice Presidents Office/Ministry of Finance and lor Planning Commission) and Zanzibar to coordinate activities linked to implementation of the national climate change, support the establishment of a climate change financing mechanism and lead on behalf of development partners the dialogue on Climate Change.
Key responsibilities include
• Providing technical support to the Government of Tanzania in designing mechanisms to implement a national climate change strategy.
• Leading the development partner/Government of Tanzania and Zanzibar’ dialogue on climate change.
• Leading on DFID Tanzania achieving “gold status” in its work on climate change through strategic climate programme review (SPR).
• Working closely with DFID’s project managers, to ensure that there is effective monitoring and support to projects, and that optimal results and value for money are achieved’.
Skills and qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in an area relevant to climate change and development e.g.
climate science, economics, environment, environmental technology, geography, development studies, political science or related field.
• Experience in climate change, environment and natural resource management sector in Tanzania.
Compensation package:
The salary for this post is TZS 4,470,056 – 6,251,994, possibly more for a more experienced candidate + 10% matching contribution to a local pension fund and medical insurance. Appointment will be under local terms and conditions will be subject to medical and security clearance.
How to apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please submit your CV with a statement of no more than 1,000 words setting out how you would work with DFID and other partners to build resilience to climate change and promote low carbon development, through APPLY NOW below with the subject line “Vacancy: Climate Change Programme Adviser.”
The deadline for the submission of applications is 12 noon on Friday, 6th March 2015.
Please ensure that any e-mail attachments do not exceed 5MB. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, and will be required to bring original certificates and diplomas for verification.
Interview and Assessment Centre:
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, and will be required to bring appropriate
certificates and diplomas for verification. The interview and one day assessment centre is
provisionally scheduled to take place during the week beginning 23rd March 2015.
Equal Opportunities
DFID is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applications are welcomed from all parts of the community, and we actively encourage interest from women, ethnic minority groups and those
with disabilities. Selection is on merit.
DFID does not appoint any agents to process job applications or arrange interviews and expects no fees to be paid to anyone. Any irregularities should be reported by email to fraud@dfid.gov.uk.