Overview

The Technical Coordinator will primarily coordinate the development and implementation of the Center’s Project Upturn. This project aims to develop a tool in assessing solutions (with focus on adaptation and mitigation as co-benefit) in terms of different metrics based on the country’s climate change-associated risks and resilience potential to help enhance climate change adaptation options available to various sectors.

The initial appointment is for a 10-month period, with possibility for extension until the project duration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of the Project’s overall methodology and design;
• Provide technical and logistical support in the development and implementation of the overall methodology and design;
• Assist in the development of tool in assessing solutions;
• Liaise, assist and coordinate with the project team, internal and external experts, collaborators, government agencies and other groups in the execution of project activities;
• Coordinate and organize team meetings, dialogues and workshops;
• Attend to the logistical requirements of the project, its activities, meetings (includes proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, assisting in background documents and presentations, etc.);
• Prepare and submit reports, project documentation, and specific project outputs;
• Attend external and internal virtual meetings; and
• Provide inputs to other related OMLC projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Economics, Environmental Science, or any other related field;
• Knowledge in climate change and solutions a huge advantage;
• At least three years of relevant work experience on climate change related research and projects;
• Experience in project coordination and development;
• Strong analytical, verbal and written skills.
• Output-driven with excellent writing skills and strong time management; and
• Team player and able to work independently (with minimum supervision), work simultaneously on numerous tasks, and meet deadlines.

Application Process

• Fill out our application form, which can be accessed here.
• For inquiries, kindly send an email to [email protected].