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Advisor/Senior Advisor for environmentally sustainable programming

Arbeidsgiver: Norwegian Church Aid
Stillingstittel: Advisor/Senior Advisor for environmentally sustainable programming
Frist: 03.03.2022
Ansettelsesform: Fast

Bli kjent med Kirkens Nødhjelp/ Norwegian Church Aid

Norwegian Church Aid has made environmental sustainability of operations and programming a strategic priority. We recently signed the Climate and Environment Charter for humanitarian organizations and have developed our own Climate and Environment Policy, with the aim of reducing NCA’s carbon footprint.

We are now looking for a proactive and experienced person to drive the integration of environmental sustainability and climate resilience in NCA’s long-term and humanitarian interventions. You will collaborate closely with other technical advisors on programmes such as Climate-resilient WASH, Climate Smart Economic Empowerment and Faith Based Climate Action. You will also be a part of the cross-departmental Sustainable NCA working group, and cooperate and build capacity among NCA colleagues around the world.

This is a permanent position, based at NCA's Head Office in Oslo, in the Program Quality team in the division for Partnerships and Strategic Solutions (PASS). You will be part of a multicultural work environment with highly competent and motivated colleagues.

Key responsibilities:

Drive the implementation of NCA’s environmental sustainability standard and Climate Charter commitments in programming
Develop systems, methods, tools, and actions plans for environmental sustainability, climate resilience and disaster risk reduction (DRR)
Support NCA’s country offices on long-term programmes and humanitarian interventions on standards, solutions, requirements, and deliverables (carbon footprint/environment impact assessments, mapping of environment and climate risks, methodology/technology for resilience and sustainability)
Capacity development and competence building of head office and country office staff
Identify and facilitate relevant funding opportunities and strategic partnerships for NCA
Global-level focal point for climate resilience and environmental sustainability in programming
Contribute towards internal/external communication and advocacy, and represent NCA in external forums

Qualifications:

Master’s degree within life sciences agroecology, environmental studies, global development studiers or equivalent
Work experience in the humanitarian and/or development sector. Experience with community-based programming is an advantage.
Relevant work experience may replace educational requirements
Fluency in English, both oral and written. Fluency with other languages, especially French and/or Arabic, is an advantage

Personal qualities:

Respectful and constructive communicator with excellent cooperation skills.
Structured, well organized and self-driven
Ability to listen and build trust while at the same time establish a clear direction and motivate others
Excellent organisational and teamwork skills, including prioritization, planning and project coordination skills

We offer:

A great opportunity to make a change and influence NCA’s work on climate and environment
Opportunity to travel to our country offices and take part in a global community of colleagues
Engaged, supportive, and highly qualified colleagues
Flexible working hours, with a good insurance/pension insurance program.

We encourage all qualified persons to apply for a job with us, regardless of gender, age, disability or cultural background. Through our recruitment portal, you can register and submit your CV, write an application / cover letter and attach relevant certificates. Only applicants using this electronic portal will be considered for the position.

Before you submit your application, we kindly ask you to read the ACT Code of Conduct for the prevention of misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation and abuse, including sexual; and to ensure child safeguarding and the Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding policy. All staff are required to sign the Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse, and Child Safeguarding Policy when entering into any kind of engagement with NCA.

Om arbeidsgiveren

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is one of the largest aid organisations in the Nordic region. We are there in disasters and emergencies to provide water and critical assistance to those affected. Together with our international network and partner organisations in the ACT Alliance we are able to reach millions of people each year and help make a positive difference around the world. We are determined to work towards eradicating injustice and we therefore work passionately with advocacy, long-term development in local communities and providing emergency assistance.

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