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CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTION AND RESILIENCE OFFICER |
WWF Zambia |
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Posted 2018-08-16 03:23:23
Are you a dynamic, innovative and
impact driven individual who would like to contribute to conservation? Then you
are the candidate that WWF (The World Wide Fund for Nature) is looking for. WWF
is an International Non-Governmental Organization that deals with conservation
of nature. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural
environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
Duty Post: Sesheke.
The Role:
Under the supervision and
direction of the Project Coordinator. He/ She will have delegated duties
for co-ordination of field activities and organization of meetings and
workshops and will provide the Project Coordinator with reports on field
activities mandated by the project.
Main Responsibilities:
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Coordinate and provide technical
support on WWF climate smart agriculture and other climate change adaptation
interventions in the Silowana Complex to build resilience in target project communities
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Liaise and build relationships
with local stakeholders in Government, NGO’s and CSO’s to develop and share
latest thinking on adaptation tools, methods and frameworks and identify
synergies for possible collaborations in implementation
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Oversee monitoring and evaluation
of the progress and impact of WWF’s conservation agriculture and climate
adaptation interventions in the Silowana Complex to maintain high quality of
project implementation delivery
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Provide input and technical
support in developing innovative best practices for mainstreaming climate
change adaptation in WWF project and programme activities in the Zambian side
of KAZA
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Provide technical support in
assessing climate change vulnerabilities to local livelihoods and livelihood
assets, and identify capacity development needs of local communities and
relevant stakeholders to implement potential climate adaptation responses
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Conduct capacity building
trainings and workshops for Community Resource Boards, project and local
district agricultural extension officers and other key stakeholders in climate
change adaptation and sustainability
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Support the CCCDP project
coordinator and climate change adaptation coordinator to ensure relevant
evidence from lessons learned in projects in the Silowana Complex is
incorporated into WWF Zambia’s position and strategic planning on climate
change adaptation
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Prepare reports, technical papers
and awareness material related to WWF’s climate adaptation efforts in the
Silowana Complex through literature review, research and results from program
activities
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Provide support to the
coordinator for the development of fundraising or funding opportunities around
WWF’s work on conservation agriculture and climate change adaptation
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Provide expert knowledge in the
development and dissemination of knowledge and awareness materials on climate
adaptation best practices in the Silowana Complex
Required Qualifications,
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Degree or Diploma in the field of
Climate Change, Agriculture, Nature Conservation, Water Resources Management,
or Environmental management.
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A minimum of two years’
experience working in the area of climate change adaptation in an INGO or
development agency.
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Strong understanding of how
agriculture, livestock, and natural resource management fits within the wider
framework of promoting resilience and positive climate change adaptation,
particularly in drought-prone contexts.
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At least 2 years of practical experience
of community work, working with CBO, community development, project cycle
management, and climate change adaptation and resilience.
How to apply?
Applications must include a cover letter and CV with
full contact details of three referees sent as one file with subject line “CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE FIELD
OFFICER†to The Human Resources & Administration Manager
through wwfcareers@wwfzam.org to
be received not later than 25 August 2018 at 17:00.