Junior Advisor - Climate Change

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Bachelor`s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Development Studies, Climate Change, Geography, Environmental Studies, Disaster Management, or another relevant discipline. Master’s degree is preferable.

• Postgraduate diploma or advanced professional training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or another relevant field will be considered an asset

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

Professional Experience

• 3 years of professional experience in adaptation of urban climate change, urban development disaster risk reduction, local governance, or other related fields.

• Demonstrated experience in supporting the planning and implementation of project activities at the city level.

• Knowledge and expertise in at least three of the following areas: (i) urban and local development planning; (ii) climate change adaptation and resilience; (iii) Geographic Information Systems (GIS); and (iv) Nature-based solutions (NBS) in urban contexts.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Good understanding in applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and digital survey and research tools (e.g. KoBoToolbox, SPSS, or similar applications).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, hands-on experience with digital data systems, and familiarity with various communication tools and modern IT systems.

• Good understanding of development cooperation and experience working with bilateral and/or multilateral development organisations will be considered an asset.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritise competing tasks, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team environment and to quickly adapt to new technical areas.

• Good presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Fluency in spoken and written Bangla and English.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federal enterprise with worldwide operations. GIZ supports the German Government in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ has been working as a development partner of Bangladesh since 1972 under bilateral agreement. Currently, we are working in the areas of renewable energy, adaptation to climate change, private sector development and technical education, biodiversity, as well as good governance and displacement.

GIZ in Bangladesh is currently seeking applications for the position of “Junior Advisor -Climate Change” from candidates under ‘Supporting the Localization of National Climate Adaptation Targets (LOCAT)’ project.

Contract Duration: Till June 2027 (with possibility of extension)

Band: 03

A. Tasks

The position holder is responsible for the following tasks

• Support the implementation of Output 1 of the project, including coordinating activities and facilitating the mobilisation of project implementing partners and target groups at the field level.
• Support the AV in the joint operational planning of project activities with relevant stakeholders for the assigned component.
• Assist the AV in coordination of the operational aspects i.e. contract follow-up, logistics arrangements, etc. with relevant internal stakeholders for the designated output.
• Support the AV in liaising and collaborating with government institutions, development partners, research organisations, and other relevant agencies to identify opportunities for collaboration within the assigned output.
• Undertake research and mapping of ongoing urban climate action initiatives at national and international levels; maintain a stocktaking of relevant programmes, projects, and stakeholders to promote knowledge sharing and ensure synergies with the project's interventions.
• Support the AV in managing and supervising designated national and international consultants, consulting firms, and other technical service providers engaged under Output 1, including monitoring progress, reviewing deliverables, ensuring quality, and facilitating coordination with project partners and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies for delivering capacity development activities under the project.
• Assist in the formulation of terms of reference; assist in the selection, supervision, and performance evaluation of short-term experts engaged under the project.
• Contribute to the design, organization , and facilitation of workshops, seminars, consultation meetings, training programmes, and knowledge-sharing events at local and national levels.
• Deputise other colleagues during their periods of absence, as and when assigned.

General Duties/ Additional tasks

• Perform any other task (where appropriate and reasonable), assigned by the disciplinary supervisor.