Climate Lead at CDL Human Resource

• Lead and manage a team of climate scientists and researchers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for the team members
• Ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of research outputs and projects

• Initiate and conceptualize research in climate-related areas such as (but not limited to): climate change mitigation and adaptation, anticipatory action; climate finance; climate innovation; nature-based solutions; green/circular economy
• Explore, promote and design innovative solutions and approaches to the climate crises within the innovation ecosystem
• Ensure outputs from climate team are aligned with the organization mission and strategic goals
• Resource mobilization and partnerships:
• Lead the design and development of climate science/climate research related proposals and concepts
• Collaboration with internal and external teams to secure appropriate partnerships and funding
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, humanitarian actors, government agencies and the private sector.
• Enhance the organization's visibility and foster collaborations through effective networking
• Advocacy and policy influence
• Coordinate closely with the organization,s policy team to ensure research and innovation initiatives within the climate unit results in advocacy materials to influence climate related policies
• Engage with policy-makers, stakeholders and the public to promote evidence-based climate solutions
• Represent the organization in external forums, conferences and meetings to disseminate the work within the climate unit
• Strategic planning and reporting
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the overall strategy for the organization
• Support in the monitoring of the organization overall objectives and achievements
• Prepare and present regular reports on project progress, income generation and impacts of the unit to senior management and to relevant donors
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Supports the HoD/Head of Programs in managing threats and opportunities that may affect their programs/departmental objectives.

• You have an advanced degree (Masters) in climate science, environmental studies or related field
• You have a minimum of 7 years of experience in a climate related field and knowledgeable on climate science, climate finance and/or nature based solutions
• You have at least three years' experience in leading and managing a team
• You have experience in developing proposals and securing grant funding for climate related projects.
• You have some experience in engaging with climate related advocacy and policy initiatives.
• You are creative and passionate when it comes to working together as a team and with like-minded partners to develop and/or adopt innovative solutions and approaches to emerging climate challenges.
• You have the ability to and are excited to work in a fast paced, agile and dynamic environment
• You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

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