Green Climate Fund(GCF) Program Development Coordinator

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Green Climate Fund(GCF) Program Development Coordinator (GCF PDC) is a middle-level position within the Country Office. In cooperation with Save the Children Italy member, and in collaboration with the Zimbabwe country office, the GCF PDC’s core responsibility will be to support the development of the project that Save the Children is aiming to submit to the Green Climate Fund. The GCF PDC will work with the Programme Development and Quality Manager (PDQ M), country office technical experts and other relevant colleagues involved in the process, in the preparation of the Green Climate Fund concept note and full proposal. This position will involve relevant liaison task with the National Designated Authority (NDA), key project partners, including from the private sector, and other critical stakeholders. The position requires strong coordination, planning, presentation and networking skills, while overall knowledge in climate change local adaptation actions will be critical.

Location: Harare                                            

Contract Type: National Contract Terms & not International (or Expatriate terms)

Contract Duration: 18 months

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• 5-7 years’ experience in climate change adaptation programme design.
• Experience and understanding of GCF processes and evaluation criteria for proposal.
• Understanding of climate change adaptation priorities of the Government of Zimbabwe and key planning and policy papers;
• Experience in community mobilization and community planning;
• Cultural awareness mastering and ability to work in an international environment with people from many diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience in solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward.
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner

Desirable

• Experience in coordinating development of large-scale or complex proposals, including the development of multi-million-dollar proposals/opportunities, and multi-year project budgets.
• Experience in liaising and coordinate with Ministries and national institutions at central and district level.
• Proven track record in producing winning climate change bids, proposals, and reports for institutional donors, corporations, and others.

The Organisation: Save the Children International

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

Application Information:

To apply, follow the link below, attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

*Internal link:  View the internal job posting           *External link: View the external job posting

Application Deadline – 18 June 2023

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy. Save the Children is an equal employment employer, therefore, female applicants and those living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.