Summary
- Long term role - commencing January 2025. Based in Suva, Fiji
Program Overview:
FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’, a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) investment, will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with the Australia’s International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan.
The Platform will deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance, climate and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities will identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs.
The Platform has three functional Outcomes:
- The Platform has delivered its sector program outcomes, including through supporting strategic coherence, planning, partnerships management, data and learning across the portfolio of investments.
- The Platform has prioritised gender equality, disability-inclusive development, and climate and disaster resilience, in its systems and practices. This includes in how it undertakes sector programming and its engagement with selected Government of Fiji (GoF) agencies.
- The Platform administers timely and efficient programming that is: value for money; maximises use of local supply chains; and supports good governance, and public diplomacy, effective decision making and risk management.
Description
Position Summary:
The Climate & Disaster Resilience Officer will work within the Cross-Cutting Hub, reporting to the Climate & Disaster Resilience Manager where they will provide administrative and logistical support for data gathering, reporting, organisation and delivery of training for FPSP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development and implementation of the Climate and Disaster Resilience Strategy.
- Support the Climate & Disaster Resilience Manager in their provision of technical advice to Platform and sector programs on climate and disaster resilience across Fiji including on development of strategies. This may include research and data management.
- Collect and manage data on climate risks and action and disaster preparedness and resilience across Fiji.
- Support risk assessments and development of disaster preparedness and business continuity plans.
- Seek out impactful stories on climate and disaster resilience to share with the FPSP Public Diplomacy & Communications Manager.
- Provide logistical support and facilitation of disaster preparedness training for Platform, Programs and stakeholders.
- Seek out and socialise new ways of working and technologies to support communities and organisations to adapt to changing conditions and adopt sustainable practices.
- Support teams to integrate GEDSI into climate and disaster resilience interventions across programs and activities.
- Escalate issues as they arise to the Climate & Disaster Resilience Manager.
- Other duties as requested by Climate & Disaster Resilience Manager.
Key Deliverables:
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Provide information on climate and disaster resilience to Platform and Program staff, keeping up to date with current thinking and practices across the region.
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Contribute to high quality, evidence informed reports.
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Be responsive to Platform and program needs.
Selection Criteria:
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Study in relevant field (environment, climate change or disaster management) desirable, but not essential.
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Experience in a related role supporting with planning, managing and implementing climate change adaptation and disaster resilience activities.
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Knowledge of climate change in the Pacific.
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Understanding of gender, disability and social inclusion mainstreaming considerations in relation to climate change and disaster resilience.
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Problem solving skills.
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Strong written and communication skills.
About Abt
Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtglobal.com
Commitment to Equity
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