SENIOR CLIMATE ACTION OFFICER- ADAPTATION

Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page. 

ABOUT THE UAE COUNTRY OFFICE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) covered by the Regional Office (RO) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is one of the founding Member countries of GGGI and currently serves as a Member of its Council, GGGI’s executive organ presided by His Excellency Ban Ki-Moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations. GGGI’s UAE Program based in Abu Dhabi – with a physical presence in Dubai as well - is scaling up its activities to deliver a multi-year cooperation program with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), along with various national and international stakeholders. The GGGI UAE Office is supported by a Host Country Agreement with MOCCAE. GGGI also has an active collaboration with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) in the form of an MoU, in addition to other MOUs with key partners from academia and NGOs, to support Climate Planning, MRV, Air Quality, and ESG. 

POSITION SUMMARY

Based in Dubai at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) the Senior Climate Action Officer will be in charge of leading the climate change adaptation related efforts under UAE country program, in addition to providing substantive inputs and analyses to the development, delivery, and assessment of work programs and activities at country level; organizing program activities across green growth planning especially National Adaptation Planning, capacity building and country specific knowledge development for effective result deliveries under biannual/annual program plans; maintaining effective program reporting and communication internally and externally in line with GGGI corporate policies, standards and protocols.

PURPOSE

• Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance to support the UAE’s climate change adaptation agenda at national and sub-national levels.
• Support the development and implementation of evidence-based adaptation priorities aligned with national development objectives.
• Advise government partners on climate change adaptation and green growth policies in line with international best practices.
• Promote the effective application of adaptation frameworks, methodologies, and tools.
• Lead the efforts of conducting climate risk and vulnerability assessments (CRVA).
• Lead the efforts and contribute to the development of the UAE NAP.

ENGAGEMENT

• Advise Country Team and Representative with evidence and data driven inputs/analyses on program activity development, implementation and assessment.
• Collaborate with other country teams, units and divisions of GGGI on identified joint activity opportunities to ensure integrated delivery as “One GGGI”
• Maintain active professional relations with partner governments and other key stakeholders to capture/integrate their changing green growth needs and manage their expectations.
• Promote green growth and the GGGI methodology with the donor community and other stakeholders.
• Advise GGGI on opportunities for engagement in the national context, demonstrating effective adoption of the GGGI approach.

DELIVERY

• Identify project delivery issues and ensure effective coordination of project activities/resources for the attainment of objectives against established timeframes.
• Develop project execution modality and documents across project management cycle per country.
• High-quality technical outputs such as policy briefs, tools, and methodologies for adaptation planning.
• Effective stakeholder engagement ensuring government ownership and donor confidence.
• Timely and accurate reporting of program activities and results to internal and external audiences.
• Capacity building and knowledge sharing through workshops and consultations aligned with annual work plans.
• Risk management and adaptive improvements based on lessons learned and evolving priorities.
• Organize program activities including policy consultation, validation meetings, workshops, and capacity building programs based on yearly/ biannual work programs and budget plans.
• Comprehensive NAP implementation including vulnerability assessment, costing, and integration with Emirate-level plans.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Engineering, Economics, Climate Change/Sustainable Development, Public Administration, Management, International Development or any discipline related to the assignment. Relevant professional experience may be considered to supplement educational degree.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in the above fields; with at least 2 years of international experience; experience in the UAE and MENA will be a plus
• Applicants must have experience in conducting Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) either territorial or sectoral.
• Applicants must have public policy or project management specialization and experience; direct experience in green growth/climate adaptation policy projects in developing countries will be a strong advantage
• Knowledge, experience, and understanding of GGGI’s Strategic Outcomes 
• Knowledge of global issues and initiatives in the area of climate change, green growth, sustainable development; green jobs are a plus
• Understanding of financing mechanisms for projects and experience in market assessments and cost/benefit analysis, resource mobilization will be a plus.
• An excellent command of spoken and written English. 
• Proficiency in Arabic - both written and verbal - is considered an asset. 

FUNCTIONAL

• Demonstrated experience in building, nurturing and sustaining multi-stakeholder partnerships including national, sub-national and regional government.
• Strategic thinking with a proven project delivery experience, i.e. managing the delivery of results on budget and time;
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work under pressure and to establish and maintain effective work relationships with people of different backgrounds;
• Experience in data analysis, research, and application of quantitative/qualitative assessment.
• Experience in developing countries context, preferably on policy consultation and project development.
• Experience in fund raising and resource mobilization.
• Strong writing skills

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively support GGGI’s mission, vision, and values.
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect, and partnership.
• Excel at problem solving, ask questions, seek support when needed, and easily share information/knowledge with others internally and externally.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport, and resolve conflict easily.
• Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.
• Excellent in English with oral and written communication skills; including public speaking.

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• The Senior Officer is X9, UAE grade level in GGGI’s salary scale. For an X9 national grade, the base salary starts from USD 85,237. Determination of base salary is subject to candidate’s experience, academic background, and internal equity. Terms and conditions are to be reviewed in a case-by-case situation.
• GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision. 
• GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.