SNKE in Project Management and Coordination

Project title: Technical Assistance for the 11th EDF Intra-ACP Disaster Risk Reduction Programme.

Brief description of the project: The objective of the DRR Programme is to contribute to reducing the impacts of disasters, including those related to climate change and biological hazards, and increase resilience in OACPS countries. The technical assistance (TA) team supports the Secretariat of the OACPS with coordinating the overall programme implementation, including monitoring and reporting, knowledge management, communication and visibility, and strategic dialogue. It is also responsible for providing demand-driven, short-term technical assistance and training on DRR/resilience to OACPS regional organizations and countries.

DAI is looking to recruit a SNKE in Project Management and Coordination.

Brief description of the assignment: The overall objective of the proposed services is to support OACPS Member States’ efforts to build climate resilience, reduce vulnerability and enhance adaptation action. The specific objective is to reinforce the capacity of the OACPS Secretariat to manage, monitor and support Comoros and Mauritius in their efforts to implement activities to build climate resilience and enhance adaptation actions through the implementation of respective on-going GCF Readiness projects.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in project management, climate change, environmental science, international development, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in project management, preferably in climate finance or GCF readiness projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GCF policies, guidelines, and processes.
• Proven experience managing digital platforms, including knowledge management systems or databases.
• Excellent English and French communication skills 
• Fluency in another OACPS Language would be an advantage.

Desirable Skills and Attributes:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and capacity-building experience.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Familiarity with the work and priorities of OACPS member states.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

This is a long-term assignment with indicative start date: 15th of March 2025

Duration of the assignment: 150 workdays over 15 months

Location – Homebased with potential missions to Comoros and Mauritius. 

The interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs in English not later than 20-th of February.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.