Wanted: latest advertised roles at IIED

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is seeking a head of delivery for climate resilience in least developed countries to join the LIFE-AR team, plus a sustainability lead.

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A number of roles with IIED are currently being advertised (Photo: IIED)

A number of roles with IIED are currently being advertised (Photo: IIED)

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The Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience (LIFE-AR) is seeking a head of delivery for climate resilience in least developed countries (LDCs), on two-year fixed-term contract. 

As head of delivery, the postholder will be a senior member of the LIFE-AR secretariat responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership to LIFE-AR countries in delivering the LDC 2050 Vision for LDCs. They will contribute to the initiative’s strategy, providing politically astute, sound technical advice and support to strengthen LDC capabilities, institutions and systems on effective adaptation and resilience and documenting the LIFE-AR impact.

Experience of participatory action-research and the governance of locally-led climate adaptation and resilience is required, as is experience of working in diverse contexts and institutional settings, including with LDC governments across countries. The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday, 8 April, 2024.

IIED is also looking for a sustainability lead to support improved environmental, social, and governance actions, while setting annual sustainability targets and reporting on these to ensure we deliver on our commitments.

To be considered for this role, you need sustainability expertise, particularly on environmental and ethical aspects, an awareness of key issues and debates in sustainability, knowledge of the challenges facing organisations operationalising sustainability commitments, and a qualification in environment, business sustainability, or related fields. The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday, 25 March, 2024.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, all roles are currently remote based.

Find out more about the role and get full details of all positions available at IIED, including job descriptions and how to apply: www.iied.org/jobs.

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