DRC Global Climate and Environmental Mitigation Advisor Jobs 2022 – Uganda NGO Jobs. DRC Uganda looking for “Global Climate and Environmental Mitigation Advisor”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 15 August 2022.
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private Danish humanitarian nonprofit organization, founded in 1956. It serves as an umbrella organization for 33 member organizations. Formed after the Second World War in response to the European refugee crises caused by the Soviet invasion of Hungary in 1956, DRC has been active in large scale humanitarian projects around the world.
DRC Global Climate and Environmental Mitigation Advisor Jobs 2022
The DRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 07 July 2022 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Global Climate and Environmental Mitigation Advisor to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
| Recruiter | Danish Refugee Council (DRC) |
| Position | Global Climate and Environmental Mitigation Advisor |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum five years |
| Application Deadline | 15 August 2022 |
DRC Job Vacancy 2022
Job Purpose: About the jobThe overall responsibility of the Global Climate & Environmental Mitigation Advisor is to take lead in the roll-out of DRC’s Go Green Operational Principle (OP) in the regions, leading a systematic approach to reducing its carbon and environemental footprint. The Global Mitigation Advisor will support mitigation measures and ensure that DRCs own conduct is nature-positive through a green lens on everything we do in programming and DRC operations. This includes supporting the elaboration of carbon footprints, development of reduction action plans and introduction and implementation of reduction and mitigation measures for systematic integration of climate and environmental considerations in programming and DRC operations.
In line with the global international commitments made by the IPCC, DRC aims to reduce its own greenhouse gas emissions with minimum 50% in 2030 and minimize any negative environmental impacts associated with its internal conduct, programming and operations. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing harm to the environment contribute to global climate action ambitions and protects the natural resource-based livelihoods, health and security of displaced populations and host communities. The Global Climate and Environmental Mitigation Advisor reports to Head of Programme Innovation and Business Engagement, whereas technical reference is to the Global Lead on Climate and Environment (HQ). The Global Climate & Environmental Mitigation Advisor works in close collaboration with DRC’s Global Sector & Platform Leads, the Global Environmental Advisor and establishes strong working relationships with regional & country heads of programme. The Global Advisor is a key member of DRC’s ‘go green’ community of practice and will form part of a team of global green advisors.
Technical advice and support:
- Provide technical support and strategic fundraising advise for regional offices and country offices in the development, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of country operation carbon footprints and reduction action plans.
- Develop and maintain global partnerships for evidence-building and learning on carbon reduction initiatives.
- Support country operations and the global sectors in developing and implementing initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of our programing and operations including through partnership building.
- Contribute to external communication for donor and partners influencing and sharing of learning based on DRC’s green practices.
- Keep abreast of trends, standards and guidelines in the donor field and in international climate change mitigation fora of relevance to DRC.
- Deliver relevant policy, standards, resources, guidance and tools to country and regional operations.
- Contribute to DRC’s learning and evidence-building, including by collecting and sharing good practice, and with a view to ensuring cross-country consistency in programming.
Qualification & Experience:
- Minimum five years’ experience in the field of mitigation of carbon-related activities and programing in the humanitarian or development sector.
- Minimum five years’ experience with development and usage of tools related to reduction of organizational carbon footprint and/or designing and managing climate and environmentally sustainable programs.
- Excellent and up-to-date knowledge of systems-based approaches related to mitigation of carbon and environmental footprints.
- Demonstrated experience in training design and facilitation.
- Highly motivated and hard-working, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)
- Able and willing to travel for up to 45 days per year.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply DRC Global Climate and Environmental Mitigation Advisor Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 15 August 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | drc.ngo |
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