Climate Change & GESI Adviser

Climate Change & GESI Adviser, Australia Pacific Climate Partnership
About Palladium
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives.

About the Australia Pacific Climate Partnership Support Unit
The Australia Pacific Climate Partnership (the Climate Partnership) was established in 2018 to support Australia’s aid programs to increase the effectiveness of support for climate change action and disaster resilience in the Pacific.

The Climate Partnership Support Unit was established at the outset of the Partnership and is entering its second phase (2022-2024). The Support Unit has a team of technical experts based in Australia and the Pacific who work with DFAT aid investment program managers and their implementing partners to integrate climate change and disaster risk reduction, broker and enable better access to actionable climate change and disaster knowledge in the region, and undertake Program-wide monitoring, evaluation and learning.

About the Role
Reporting to the Deputy Team Leader, the Climate Change and GESI Adviser will engage, support, and provide technical advice to DFAT aid investment managers in Canberra and at Pacific Island Posts, their respective implementation partners, and Pacific stakeholders, to integrate gender and socially inclusive approaches to climate and disaster resilience and low carbon development through DFAT aid programs in the Pacific.

Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the Climate Change and GESI Adviser are:
Establish and maintain relationships and networks, including with DFAT staff in Canberra and at Posts, their implementation partners, and Pacific stakeholders, to build demand and buy-in for integration of gender and socially inclusive climate change action into bilateral and regional aid investments.
Work closely with DFAT staff in Canberra and at Posts (and implementing partners), identifying opportunities, providing advisory services, and building capacity for comprehensive integration of climate change action and GESI support across aid investment planning, program development, activity designs, risk management, and monitoring and reporting, and across broader policy frameworks.
Work closely with the GESI Adviser and Integration team to coordinate and engage technical inputs from external specialists, prepare and manage contracts/grants and quality assure deliverables.
Provide technical support for the Support Unit’s communications and DFAT, to demonstrate good practice and communicate Australia’s Pacific climate action to broader audiences.
Represent the Support Unit at key meetings with stakeholders to promote and engage stakeholders in the work of the Climate Partnership.
Other duties as required by the Team Leader or Deputy Team Leader.
Requirements
The minimum education and experience required are:
Advanced degree in environmental sciences, climate change adaptation and/or mitigation or related fields with subjects or specialisation in social development or gender studies.
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing and/or advising cross-sectoral international development programs on climate change adaptation and gender equality, disability and/or other social inclusion including experience in the Pacific.
Contemporary knowledge of gender equality, disability and other social inclusion and knowledge of international and Pacific developments in climate change action and disaster risk reduction and resilience.
Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Australian aid program, DFAT aid policies and strategies, and practice specifically relating to climate and GESI.
Demonstrated ability to provide advisory services, coaching and mentoring to effect behaviour change among diverse stakeholders in government, civil society, and the private sector, in a complex operating environment.
Demonstrated ability to prepare terms of reference for technical assignments and to manage agreements.
Proven ability in thinking and working politically; building strategic and strong working relationships with government and industry stakeholders; and identifying solutions to sensitive political and cultural issues.
Demonstrated ability to prepare written briefings and reports as they relate to climate integration and adaptation, and GESI approaches.
Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and a professional commitment to promote a culture of gender equality and social inclusion.
How to Apply
We welcome your interest in joining our team and strongly encourage Pacific nationals to apply. Please select Apply Now and send a maximum two-page CV showing relevant experience and a maximum one-page cover letter that briefly outlines your motivations and fit for the role, and your salary expectations.
This is a desk-based role with options for flexible working however a strong preference for candidates based in Suva (Fiji), Port Moresby (PNG), Brisbane or Canberra (Australia).
Applications close on Thursday 5 May 2022 midnight AEST.
Due to the expected volume of applications, only candidates under positive consideration will be notified. The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract to 30 June 2024.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
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