To strengthen the integration of Climate Change, Disaster Risks and Environmental Degradation into the UNICEF Tanzania Programme, the Climate Change Consultant will be supervised by the Chief of WASH and coordinating closely with the Deputy Representative Programmes, all section Chiefs and climate and environment focal points. The Consultant will support the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the country's climate programmes. The Consultant provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to develop and facilitate the administration and achievement of climate and environment sensitive output results in the country’s programme.

Contract Duration – 8 months

Working arrangement: Office-based + travel

 

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

To strengthen the integration of Climate Change, Disaster Risks and Environmental Degradation into the UNICEF Tanzania Programme, the Climate Change Consultant will be supervised by the Chief of WASH and coordinating closely with the Deputy Representative Programmes, all section Chiefs and climate and environment focal points. The Consultant will support the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the country's climate programmes. The Consultant provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to develop and facilitate the administration and achievement of climate and environment sensitive output results in the country’s programme.

Main activities:

  1. Strategic programme planning, coordination, and implementation support
  2. Coordination and management of the TCO Climate Task Force
  3. Advocacy, evidence generation, policy, and positioning of UNICEF in climate change
  4. External partnerships, resource mobilization and linkages to regional and global efforts
  5. Capacity building, climate innovation and knowledge management:

 

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Download File External ToR TMC0001321.pdf

Minimum requirements:

  • A master’s degree in the field of Environmental sciences, Climatology, Geology or earth sciences, Climate change, disaster risk reduction (DRR), Water resource management, Water Supply and Sanitation, engineering, social and economic development
  • At least nine years of relevant work experience, particularly in areas related to development cooperation in climate change adaptation and mitigation, environment and socio-economic development.
  • Well conversant with relevant the Tanzania national DRR, Environment and Climate Change policy and legal framework
  • Experience working with government at national and sub-national level, International Organizations, Non-Government Organizations and communities in climate adaptation and/or mitigation programmes in the field of water, health, education, nutrition and other social sectors
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience working with Development Partners and Civil Society Organizations on proposals development for accessing funds from Climate and DRR funding windows
  • Familiarity with children’s rights and gender in the context of climate and environment change. Knowledge of gender equality principles and gender-sensitive programming.
  • Previous experience within UNICEF or others UN agencies is an asset.
  • Analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
  • Coordination, leadership and teamwork abilities with ability to work and deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with intersectoral teams and effectively promote information-sharing, collaboration, and cooperation
  • Ability to operate computer, particularly with Microsoft office programs (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Access).
  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Research and data analysis capacity is an added advantage
  • Qualified females are highly encouraged to apply.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

Remarks:  

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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