Junior Advisor for Climate Science and NDC Implementation 

VacancyAnnouncement

Junior Advisor for Climate Science and NDC Implementation 

for the

“Capacity Development for the Implementation of Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)” project

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZ’s portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi. GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development; Good Governance; Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and regional projects in the Great Lakes Region.

In March 2022, the Rwandan-German Climate and Development Partnership was signed by the two governments, which includes bilateral projects for technical assistance commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment (MoE) of Rwanda. Under this Partnership, the project “Capacity Development for the Implementation of Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)” implemented by GIZ aims to enhance the institutional and financial framework conditions of relevant state and non-state actors in Rwanda for the coordination, implementation, financing and monitoring of the country’s NDCs.

To support the implementation of the NDC project, GIZ Rwanda is recruiting a candidate for the position of a Junior Advisor for Climate Science and NDC Implementation based in Kigali.

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Fixed Term: 12 months (with the possibility of renewal)

Position: One (1)

Start date: 01.01.2025

Under the supervision of the Commission Manager of the NDC project, the Junior Advisor for Climate Science and NDC Implementation is responsible to:

A. Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall achievement of the objectives and outputs of the NDC project and implement the activities according to the project´s operational plan, with a focus on climate science
• Assist with capacity development of public and private institutions and individuals in climate-science, climate finance, and NDC implementation
• Support the set-up, coordination and communication of a science and research network with various stakeholders as part of the Rwandan-German Science and Research Initiative and its related activities
• Conceptualize and monitor consultancy contracts and assignments
• Liaise and maintain a good relationship with partner institutions in Rwanda, especially with MeteoRwanda, academic institutions, and others
• Implement daily operational aspects related to the project and cooperate with a broad range of target groups
• Support knowledge management, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) as well as reporting-related activities and propose innovative ideas to achieve the project objectives
• Maintain a good flow of communication and information sharing with the project team and relevant project partners and stakeholders

B. Specific tasks 

The Junior Advisor performs the following tasks:

1. Implementation and Coordination

• Assists with the development and implementation of climate science research activities based on latest climate evidence and use of relevant research techniques
• Develops and supports approaches and activities to promote climate science and its integration into policy processes
• Supports the Science and Research Initiative in organizing conferences and seminars on climate science
• Supports national, regional and international sharing of experiences on climate science and NDC implementation
• Supports in the organization of meetings, communication and agendas for technical working groups and other for a/events
• Coordinates and assists in preparing and conducting project activities and carries out activities required for implementation
• Assists national and international advisors in carrying out their work in the context of the project
• Draws up reports and presentation documents, prepares appropriate input for various project/programme reports including annual reports, and contributes to other reports required
• Assists the project with all organizational and management issues

2. Communication and Networking

• Develops and maintains reliable communication and networks with stakeholders and partners
• Communicates well within the GIZ team for ensuring an efficient work-flow and synergies between the different project outputs
• Communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project

3. Other duties/tasks 

• Reports regularly to the Commission Manager on the implementation of project activities,
• Contributes to writing project reports, meeting minutes, policy briefs, presentations, etc.
• Supports research activities, information gathering and innovative ideas on relevant topics
• Contributes to the capitalisation of knowledge and the design of communication tools
• Contributes to the project´s and the cluster´s knowledge management and uses monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) tools
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

C. Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualification

• University degree (min. bachelor’s degree) in a relevant climate change and science related field such as: meteorology, environmental sciences/engineering, sustainability, development economics, , or any other related fields.

Professional experience

• At least one year of professional experience in climate change and environmental protection, project management and/or environmental economics
• Good knowledge of Rwanda’s climate change policies, strategies, legislation, institutional landscape, relevant implementation structures, planning processes
• Experience in event management, managing trainings and other capacity building measures in co-operation with different institutions is an asset

Personal competencies

• Very good communication and excellent self-management and coordination skills,
• Self-creativity, proactivity and proper initiative towards the results of the project,
• Excellent ability to share knowledge and experience and ability to work and deliver high quality work sometimes under time pressure and within tight deadlines,
• Be a good team player and having teamwork skills including in multicultural environments,
• Strong motivation to work in a multicultural team and environment, including remotely.

Other required knowledge and skills

• Excellent command (oral and written) of English. French or German would be an asset,
• Good knowledge of the use of ICT applications such as MS Office, Outlook, MS Teams,
• Willingness to develop new skills and competencies as required by the job and tasks,
• Flexibility to support other team members of the project in his/her areas of expertise,
• Ability and availability to travel outside of the place of employment as required.

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references), via our electronic job portal by using the button “Apply”; until 28^th November 2024 at 4:00 PM. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation. We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities. 

This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application. 

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

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