- Grade: PL-3
- Position N°: NA
- Reference: ADB/11/052
- Publication date: 17/04/2011
- Closing date: 20/05/2011
Objectives
The mission of the new Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (ONEC) is to spearhead the Bank’s lending and non-lending operations in the areas of energy, environment and climate change. It will support mainstreaming of environment and climate change into Bank’s operations as well as lead on advocacy, advice and evaluation of lessons learned for incorporation into policy and programs development. Through its Environment and Climate Change Division, the ONEC Department will identify, design and implement environment and climate change adaptation and mitigation programs and projects. These will either be stand alone or as components of other Bank Group support operations.
Duties and responsibilities
Under the general supervision and guidance of the Manager, Environment and Climate Change, the Chief Climate Change Specialist will:
Policies, strategy, and frameworks
- Act as the department's focal point for climate change
- Assist in the preparation of climate change policies, strategies, and action plans.
- Analyze climate change content of projects.
- Participate in policy dialogue to mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation.
- Provide input to operations teams on policies and strategies related to climate change.
- Coordinate Bank implementation of Climate Finance instruments managed out of ONEC
Operational advice and support
- Participate in country teams and provide climate change-related inputs for Country Strategy Papers (CSP’s).
Promotion of regional cooperation
- Develop regional strategies and work on concepts leading to joint country or regional projects or activities.
- Provide guidance and advice on co-financing opportunities for climate change initiatives.
Resource Mobilization
- Lead the mobilization of resources for the implementation of climate change programs by developing partnerships with existing sources of finance, international conventions, and donors.
Knowledge sharing
- Provide input on actions which can be taken to build climate change awareness and capacity at the country level.
- Coordinate with other divisions and departments on country level climate change initiatives.
- Support senior management and represent AfDB in conferences/workshops on climate change.
- Assist sector specialists in climate change mitigation and adaptation issues, particularly in the area of access to special climate change funds.
Staff Supervision
- Provide leadership and support to multidisciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of work.
- Supervise the performance of climate change specialists in ONEC providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to team and individuals on climate change and ensure their on-going learning and development.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
- At least a Master’s degree in Environment, Engineering, Economics, Business, or Finance, with some focus on climate change;
- Preferably a minimum of eight (7) years relevant professional experience in development of climate change or related sector operations, project management, policy formation, capacity building;
- Proven writing and analytical skills in designing climate change operations; ability to initiate innovative approaches and originality at work; sound analytic, conceptual and strategic thinking;
- Updated knowledge of the critical climate change issues;
- Proven ability for team-working and multi-tasking; great facilitation, communication and computational skills; resourcefulness, attention to details and client orientation;
- Flexibility to undertake field missions to Regional Member Countries.
- The incumbent should also have competence in (or ability/willingness to become quickly familiar with) the use of various tools available and applied by the Bank such as SAP, and fluency in standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Power point). Excellent written and verbal communications in English and French are desirable; at a minimum, proficiency in one of the languages and knowledge of the other is a must.
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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
- Submitted by: Mohamed M. YOUSSOUF Division Manager, CHRM 1
- Approved by: Gemina ARCHER-DAVIES Director, CHRM
Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs
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