Oxfam International seeking for Climate Finance Adviser

Oxfam International hiring for Climate Finance Adviser

Oxfam International is a world-wide development organization that mobilises the power of people against poverty. In the Pacific, we work with our partners to ensure that Pacific Islander women and men (specifically those that are poor, marginalised or excluded) are leading and shaping their development and where their voices are heard and acted on by those in power. In the Pacific, Oxfam’s regional office is based in Suva. Fiji, where our Fiji country office and our base for remote cluster management of the Polynesia/ Micronesia country office are also located. We also have offices in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.

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Oxfam Polynesia Micronesia cluster of countries are key locations for the Pacific Islands Climate Change Collaboration, Influencing and Learning (PACCCIL) project is a four year (2018 – 2021) project funded for the first two years by Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). 40% of this role will be committed to PACCCIL work. It aims at strengthening the influencing capacity of civil society actors and networks to ensure that action on climate change in the Pacific region is more effective, inclusive and collaborative. The project will work with key climate change action networks in Vanuatu and at the regional level, as well as facilitate the organizing and collective action of civil society actors in Solomon Islands and the Polynesia and Micronesia sub-regions against climate
change.

These include not only the effects of climate change – extreme weather events such as cyclones and flooding; changes in seasonal weather such as El Nino and droughts; rising sea levels, king tides, and salt water intrusion – but also their impacts and how PICs are able to prepare, adapt and respond to these. This includes: access to climate finance for those most vulnerable and at risk from climate change; mechanisms and support for people who need to migrate within and between countries; and coordination of climate change action sub-nationally, nationally and internationally, including how people and institutions in the region collaborate and learn together to address the wide-ranging implications of climate change.

If this kind of work excites you. Oxfam in the Pacific is recruiting for Climate Finance Adviser Polynesia Micronesia / Pacific Climate Change Collaboration, Influencing and Learning (PACCCIL) for a fixed term position based in Suva, Fiji:

Post Name:- Climate Finance Adviser

Job location:- Suva, Fiji

The position will lead the development of Oxfam’s climate finance programme in the Polynesia/Micronesia region and also provide technical advice and support to Oxfam regional and international climate finance/ change programs.

The position will also have responsibility for successfully starting up and implementing the PACCCIL project activities in Polynesia Micronesia, also providing support to the PACCCIL, Project Manager in terms of technical advice and expertise on climate finance and management of consultants.

Selection Criteria:-

The successful candidate will have the following:-

•  A Masters or a Ph.D qualification in climate change, development studies, and finance is required. High level Degrees which specializes in Climate Finance will be an advantage.
• At least five years’ experience and expertise in managing complex, multi-country, multi-partner project in a developing country context, preferably in climate change/finance projects.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in organizational representation and proven track record in developing and effectively managing, brokering and leveraging strategic relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in climate finance related research and work.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of financial management.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of a broad range of development, humanitarian and poverty issues, including of addressing key gender issues and gender analysis methods.

We can offer you:-

•  A competitive remuneration package.
• The opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause.
• A flexible and supportive workplace with opportunities for career progression and development.
• The chance to meet and work with people across the globes who are some of the best in their fields.

Apply now!

•  Please submit your CV, cover letter and a response addressing the selection criteria outlined above in this ad by email to: jobs@oxfampacific.org
• Should you require a detailed position description or have any queries, please send an email to the address above
• Applications close: Friday, 23rd November 2018, 5PM GMT+12
• Appointment to this position will require a satisfactory clearance of a police check
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Website:- www.oxfam.org

Oxfam is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace. Oxfam is committed to supporting the leadership capability of Pacific Islanders in our country and regional programs. Our aim is to support the development of a Pacific regional program that is led by people who think globally and act locally, people who not only understand the local context, but live it. Pacific Islander peoples are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.

Oxfam is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.