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Climate Change Adaptation And Mitigation (CCAM) Team Leader Jobs In Dubai | International Center For Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA)
Description:
The team Leader will be responsible for technical leadership and implementation of activities related to increasing people's resilience, places, and livelihoods in marginal environments. The CCAM Team Leader will also be responsible for oversight of staff implementing adaptation and mitigation-focused activities and providing high-caliber technical vision. The incumbent will receive general supervision from the SNRM unit head and the Chief Scientist while will have the opportunity to exercise independent judgment.
Responsibilities:
Lead the research and technical vision on climate change adaptation and mitigation research and development to increase the resilience of people, places, and livelihoods in marginal environments.
Manage the day-to-day technical and research activities providing direction, feedback, and support to ensure success.
Review and synthesize global and local policies, programs, and measures relevant to climate change adaptation, mitigation, and risk.
Contributing to the identification, development, and implementation of new strategic programming opportunities and partnerships in the area of climate change adaptation and sustainable livelihoods.
Contribute to strategic research within the CCAM team within its areas of expertise, as well as facilitate partner development and resource mobilization.
Providing timely and quality information and technical advice on sources of funds, policies, priorities, and activities - including the Global Environment Facility funds, the Green Climate Fund, other multilateral donors, bilateral donors, and foundations
Provide guidance and ensure that all donor reporting requirements are met to high-quality standards in an efficient and timely manner
Facilitate the effective coordination and communication between technical teams within and between organizations
Provide regular written/oral program progress updates, as requested
Participate in relevant organizational and external Communities of Practice
Perform other duties
Requirements:
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in managing international research for development activities in water and land use, agriculture, and/or disaster risk reduction sectors.
A minimum of 3 years of this experience should be in climate change adaptation and mitigation through innovative digital technologies, including models and software
A Ph.D. level degree in climate change mitigation, ecosystem services, international development, natural resource economics, agriculture, hydrology, or another related field.
An extensive senior-level expertise in water, natural resources, land use, agriculture, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and mitigation, or other related areas.
Fluency in English and strong communication skills.
Good knowledge of written and spoken Arabic is an asset.
Strong preference for work experience in MENA and Sub-Sahara Africa.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-cultural context.
Teamwork and leadership skills are essential.
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