Overview
The Programme Policy Officer (Resilience and Climate Change Officer) will support the implementation of climate resilient interventions within targeted governorates in Iraq, focusing on enhancing climate adaptation and strengthening community food systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing technical support on ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) interventions.
- Enhancing national institutional capacity to use climate information services (CIS).
- Strengthening design and implementation of anticipatory action systems.
- Facilitating engagement with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs).
- Supporting the development and operationalisation of anticipatory action frameworks.
- Translating climate, hydrological and agrometeorological data into decision making information.
- Supporting integration of Early Warning for All (EW4ALL) pillars.
- Providing technical support to the design and implementation of EbA interventions.
- Supporting development of theories of change, cost benefit analysis and resilience metrics for EbA investments.
- Supporting in implementation and reporting with DFIs supported projects.
- Policy, institutional capacity and coordination with government, sub-national and research counterparts.
- Providing project management and guidance.
- Coordinating and overseeing the implementation of WFP-supported programme.
- Providing technical guidance and quality assurance on the delivery of training programmes.
- Contributing to preparedness actions.
- Supporting the monitoring and evaluation of activity outcomes.
- Contributing to the preparation of accurate and timely narratives on programs and activities.
- Facilitating linkages between the supported and beneficiaries with the private sector opportunities, civil society, and other stakeholders.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
Required Experience
At least 3 years of relevant experience (for advanced degree holders, and 5 years for bachelor holders) in development work in supervisory roles with a focus on implementation and coordination, preferably with specialized experience in capacity development projects. Has deepened technical knowledge and practical experience in agro-ecology programmes. Experience working with climate adaptation and mitigation initiatives. Has worked extensively in tasks that involved relationship building and community engagement, including with government partners.
Qualifications
First Level (Bachelor) or Advanced University Degree (Master) in Natural Resource management, Environmental science, Development studies, Environmental Engineering, Project Management, Social Sciences or similar fields.
