PACCCIL Project Coordinator

Role Overview

• The PACCCIL Project Coordinator is responsible for the effective coordination, organisation, monitoring, and evaluation of all aspects of the PACCCIL program in Vanuatu through the following key outputs:
• Lead in the Influencing outcomes of the project at the national, regional, and global climate change spaces representing the context with which it is based in.
• Working with VCAN in planning and providing technical support to the VCAN coordinator in climate action matters for effective influencing and learning work.
• Steer the project in-country to support the Capacity Building needs identified by VCAN.
• Negotiate with VCAN on key priority work plans for PACCCIL every financial year.
• Support the development of the Learning Framework of PACCCIL.
• Ensure the effective management and delivery of the project outputs as stipulated in the project document and yearly country work plans.
• Lead in the socialization of strategies supported by the project to support VCAN in its climate action work
• Support the regional team by leading in country-based reporting both internally and externally.

Requirements

• University degree in a subject related to climate change, international development, NGO management or equivalent qualification is desirable;
• Knowledge in COPs and the UN Climate Agreements
• Knowledge of and experiences in COPs and UN agreements on Climate Change including climate policies at the national, regional, and international level
• Extensive experience in climate change, including formal education, and professional work in influencing and community action
• Extensive experience working with government at the local, national and international level
• Analytical and report writing skills
• Financial and management skills
• Strong knowledge of community-based climate change adaptation / climate action
• Strong facilitation skills and experience in encouraging participatory engagement
• Experience in the development of strategies to influence positive change, including participation in regional and international bodies
• Experience coordinating diverse stakeholders and preferably experience in collaborative programs/networks
• Experience liaising with communities, governments, donors, public representation
• Experience organising workshops and events

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities