• A postgraduate degree preferably in and around fields of public policy, environmental economics, environmental sciences, climate change, natural resource management, sustainable development.
• At least 10 years' experience in delivering evidence-based policy and practice solutions for inclusive and climate-resilient development, through multi-country collaborations on/or regional and transboundary challenges.
• At least 5 years' experience in leading and coordinating large and complex programmes, including managing partnerships, leading multisectoral coordination and interdisciplinary teams, monitoring and reporting, and complex budget management.
• Evidence of having worked closely with public sector actors, including government agencies and international finance institutions; civil society organizations; and local enterprises to design and implement resilience and adaptation solutions.
• Excellent understanding of policy frameworks for equitable and climate-resilient development, climate finance, Sustainable Development Goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamworking and communication skills, both written and spoken, comfortable working with and to all levels, internal and external.
• Excellent English.