With 75 years of experience, World Vision International focuses on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. Inspired by Christian faith, we work in nearly 100 countries, transforming children's life stories.

Here’s where you come in:

As Climate Change Specialist, you will lead the design, coordination, and monitoring of climate adaptation and mitigation activities to strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability among project communities.

Based in Mt Hagen Area Program Office, you will:

• Conduct climate and disaster-risk assessments and develop adaptation strategies.
• Deliver training on climate-smart agriculture, natural resource management, and disaster-risk reduction.
• Ensure climate actions are gender-responsive and inclusive, build community awareness, and support climate resilience integration across all project components.
• Advise the team on emerging climate risks, opportunities, and compliance with donor requirements.
• Develop and deliver awareness programs for staff, community members, partners, and local authorities.
• Strengthen local capacity to interpret climate information and apply adaptation techniques.
• Prepare high-quality technical, narrative, and financial reports, document lessons learned and best practices.
• Maintain strong collaboration with ADB, national/provincial authorities, CSO partners, community leaders, and others.
• Oversee project finances, budgeting, and procurement to ensure compliance with ADB guidelines.
• Lead and support Christian activities that enrich and develop mutual growth in Christ.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Project Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional and field experience in project management, climate change, agriculture, and natural resource management.
• Experience leading teams, delivering quality programming, and reporting in complex environments.
• Proactive, with strong planning, organisational, and interpersonal skills; conflict management and risk mitigation capacity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email.
• Ability to manage cross-cultural teams and stakeholders, develop people, and deliver GEDSI, disaster risk management, HEA, and protection programming.
• Fluency in English and Tok Pisin; willingness to travel to remote communities.

Applicant Types Accepted: International Assignment (Other) – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Find the full responsibilities and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, visit www.wvi.org.