Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
*Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to advance research to build resilience to climate change and natural hazards for people across the Global South? If yes, we have exciting opportunities for you to address key research areas with the CLARE initiative!*

The Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CLARE) Initiative is an initiative supporting research to enable inclusive and sustainable action to build resilience to climate change and natural hazards across Africa and Asia-Pacific.
SENIOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST – Three (3) Positions
CLIMATE RISK - RISK-INFORMED EARLY ACTION - CLIMATE-RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT**
Term Positions to March 2027 – Ottawa, Dakar or Nairobi

As a Senior Program Specialist - Climate Risk**:
· Do you have expertise in producing or applying climate science or services, including issues related to compounding and cascading risks related to climate change?
· Do you have expertise in considering equity in climate action; effectiveness, costs and benefits of adaptation; and/or interactions of climate and human mobility?
· Do you have knowledge of the IPCC assessment process, including identified research priorities and knowledge gaps?
As a Senior Program Specialist - Risk-Informed Early Action
· Do you have expertise on the interface of disaster resilience and humanitarian assistance related to climate shocks and extreme events?
· Do you have expertise on design and delivery of early warning systems, disaster preparedness, forecast-based financing, or anticipatory action?
· Do you have expertise in considering equity in climate action; effectiveness, costs and benefits of adaptation; and/or interactions of climate and human mobility?
As a Senior Program Specialist - Climate-Resilient Development
· Do you have knowledge of climate policy instruments, their implementation, and opportunities to inform practice (such as nationally determined contributions, adaptation measures, and climate finance)?
· Do you have area of expertise related to climate-resilient development such as rural livelihoods, food systems, health, urban planning, gender and equality in climate action, assessing costs and benefits of adaptation, or interactions of climate and human mobility?

Overview of Qualifications
· A PhD. in a relevant discipline.
· A minimum of eight (8) years of recent and relevant experience, including demonstrated record of program management and/or research publication.
· Positions require English and French intermediate or advanced reading, writing, and speaking skills.
For more information about this rewarding career opportunity and to apply, please visit our website at idrc.ca/careers.
Application Deadline: 2022 May 8 at 23:59 EST
Part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, IDRC invests in knowledge, innovation, and solutions to improve lives and livelihoods in the developing world. Bringing together the right partners around opportunities for impact, IDRC builds leaders for today and tomorrow and helps drive change for those who need it most.
IDRC encourages applications from qualified women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Please apply online https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IDRC&cws=63&rid=1512 

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