Climate Change Advisor - International Programme Advisory Team (IPA)

International Programme Advisory Team (IPA)

Maternity Cover, 9-11 Months, part-time, 21 hours per week

£28,370- £33,410 + a job premium of £5488.00 (salary and premium will be pro-rata)

Based in London EC1V

Climate change is already having a major impact on children around the world. As the world's leading children's organisation UNICEF is responding with programmes in developing countries, by advocating for change and supporting a shift to a green and equitable economy.

In the UK, we are accessing climate financing for country programmes and initiating innovative partnerships, advocating for greater recognition of the role of children in climate policy making, and the importance of prioritising child rights in climate change solutions.

Our Climate Change Advisor is the organisation's expert, both internally and as a public facing spokesperson. Working closely with our corporate partnerships team, you will drive our innovation in climate change fundraising and provide expert support on climate change fundraising and advocacy,

This is a great opportunity for a Climate Change specialist to make a real difference, ensuring that UNICEF UK is an environmentally responsible organisation and, working with our teams, initiating projects, research and providing expert advice.

This is a key role in liaising with UNICEF globally, with UNICEF HQ and with country and regional offices, to support the organisation's global efforts in tackling climate change, and in developing UK work based on the needs identified by UNICEF internationally.

You will have good working knowledge of UK based climate financing opportunities, and of how the climate adaptation agenda is evolving internationally. Your successful track record of planning, managing and leading significant cross-organisation projects and achieving realistic objectives is essential, as are excellent communication, influencing and fundraising skills.

Closing date: 5.30pm, Friday 30 March 2012

Interview dates:  17th April 2012.

 We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights. CVs will not be accepted.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Helpdesk on 0844 801 2414.

CRB checks will be carried out on successful applicants.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

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