Relationship/Events Manager, Building Resilience against Climate Extremes and Disasters (BRACED) Programme

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Description

Objective of Programme:

DAI is seeking experienced candidates for the £130 million BRACED programme spanning up to 10 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. BRACED is expected to directly benefit up to 5 million vulnerable people, especially women and children, in developing countries by helping them become more resilient to climate extremes. This will be achieved through: 1) grants to NGOs and their partners (local government, research organisations, UN agencies and private sector) to scale up proven technologies and practices in the Sahel and selected DFID focal countries at most risk; 2) research and evaluation to build the evidence on what works on adaptation and DRR; and, building national and international capacity to respond to climate related disasters. More information on the programme is available on: https://www.gov.uk/building-resilience-and-adaptation-to-climate-extremes-and-disasters-programme-braced

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Relationship/Events Manager will:

• Responsible for the delivery of all communications, relationship management and events management activities of the BRACED programme
• Facilitate programme networking, policy engagement, and institutional outreach
• Oversee the communication and events planning and implementation for the BRACED programme
• Facilitate dialogue platforms and coordination of stakeholders at global, regional, national, and local levels
• Establish  and manage relationships and partnerships with stakeholders, including: NGOs, private sector, academic institutions, and governments
• Support and facilitate collaboration and lesson learning between programme grantees through networking sessions, workshops, seminars and training events
• Contribute to developing and strengthening global, regional and national networks and platforms to build climate resilience

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Communications, Development, International Relations, Policy, or related field.
• At least 10 years experience in relationship management and/or in a senior communication role
• Demonstrated ability to build networks and manage relationships at senior levels in the public, private and civil society sector
• Track record of planning and delivering successful communication and networking/learning events,
• Understanding of climate resilience and adaptation in developing countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia would be a strong advantage
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Fluency in English (both written and oral) is essential; Fluency in French would be a strong advantage

Project Location:

London - With travel to South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

Length of the project:

Initially 4 years with the possibility for an extension

Anticipated Project Start date:

May 2014

Status:

Must be eligible to work in the UK

Deadline for Applications:

31st January 2014

*Please note all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change*