Climate Change Consultant - (Office-based), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job - it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

Terms of Reference

To strengthen the integration of Climate Change, Disaster Risks and Environmental Degradation into the UNICEF Tanzania Programme, the Climate Change Consultant will be supervised by the Chief of WASH and coordinating closely with the Deputy Representative Programmes, all section Chiefs and climate and environment focal points. The Consultant will support the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the country's climate programmes. The Consultant provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to develop and facilitate the administration and achievement of climate and environment sensitive output results in the country's programme.

Main Activities

• Strategic programme planning, coordination, and implementation support
• Coordination and management of the TCO Climate Task Force
• Advocacy, evidence generation, policy, and positioning of UNICEF in climate change
• External partnerships, resource mobilization and linkages to regional and global efforts
• Capacity building, climate innovation and knowledge management

Minimum Requirements

• A master's degree in the field of Environmental sciences, Climatology, Geology or earth sciences, Climate change, disaster risk reduction (DRR), Water resource management, Water Supply and Sanitation, engineering, social and economic development
• At least nine years of relevant work experience, particularly in areas related to development cooperation in climate change adaptation and mitigation, environment and socio-economic development.
• Well conversant with relevant the Tanzania national DRR, Environment and Climate Change policy and legal framework
• Experience working with government at national and sub-national level, International Organizations, Non-Government Organizations and communities in climate adaptation and/or mitigation programmes in the field of water, health, education, nutrition and other social sectors
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working with Development Partners and Civil Society Organizations on proposals development for accessing funds from Climate and DRR funding windows
• Familiarity with children's rights and gender in the context of climate and environment change. Knowledge of gender equality principles and gender-sensitive programming.
• Previous experience within UNICEF or others UN agencies is an asset.
• Analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
• Coordination, leadership and teamwork abilities with ability to work and deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work with intersectoral teams and effectively promote information-sharing, collaboration, and cooperation
• Ability to operate computer, particularly with Microsoft office programs (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Access).
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Research and data analysis capacity is an added advantage
• Qualified females are highly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal

Financial proposal TMC0001321.docx

Remarks: UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.