VACANCY TITLE: Senior Specialist – Climate Adaptation Policy
LOCATION: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
TERM: Initial contract duration 1 year with possibility of extension
INTENSITY: 40 hours per week, 5 days per week
ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as possible
APPLICATION DEADLINE: As soon as hired
SALARY INDICATION: 85,000 – 100,000 EUR (Yearly Gross – all inclusive)
ABOUT GCA
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that works as a solutions broker to catalyze action and support for adaptation solutions, from the international to the local, in partnership with the public and private sector, to ensure we learn from each other and work together for a climate resilient future. Adapting to impacts of climate change provides a “win-win” for health, livelihoods, food security, water supply, human security and economic growth. The work of the GCA elevates the visibility and political importance of climate adaptation and facilitates solutions, such as smarter investments, new technologies and better planning to become more resilient to climate-related threats. GCA is a rapidly growing organization with offices in Abidjan, Beijing, Dhaka, Groningen, and Rotterdam.
PROFILE
Join GCA as Senior Climate Adaptation Policy Specialist! You will play a vital role in GCA’s mission as a solutions broker in the field of climate adaptation by supporting GCA’s ongoing assistance to IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), which aims to provide affordable long-term financing to countries for undertaking reforms to reduce risks to prospective balance of payments stability, including those related to climate change and pandemic preparedness. You will also pro-actively support the team’s activities under the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) and in South Asia, with a specific focus on analytics and transformative technical assistance on climate adaptation policies that accelerate and scale up climate adaptation.
You will have the opportunity to shape a climate resilient future for Africa and South Asia, by promoting and guiding integration of climate adaptation into national policy reforms, public financial management approaches, and investments by cultivating close collaboration with IMF, national governments, and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs).
We value diversity and inclusivity, offering a supportive and empowering work environment for all team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Climate Adaptation Policy Specialist will support GCA’s technical assistance to the IMF in preparation and implementation of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) and drive the agenda on climate adaptation and resilience becoming an integral part of macro-economic and human development policy reform agendas.
You will report to GCA's Water and Urban Team Lead under the oversight of the Director of Programs. The responsibilities of this role will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Program Management
Business Development
Knowledge Management
