Climate-Resilient Education Project Director

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeProject Full time
Lead the Way in Climate-Resilient Education

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead our Building Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change through Education (BRACE) project. This is a unique opportunity to drive climate-smart education systems and unlock climate finance to protect children's learning and wellbeing in the face of climate risks.

The BRACE project is a ground-breaking initiative that will support education systems in vulnerable countries to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Funded by the Green Climate Fund and Global Partnership for Education, BRACE is made up of three components:

  • Component 1 will directly address and respond to the impacts of climate change on the education sector and address future climate risks in Cambodia, South Sudan, and Tonga.
  • Component 2 will support Ministries of Education access climate finance and to lead climate-resilient sustainable development in the education sector.
  • Component 3 will support the education community to better coordinate, collaborate, and share lessons learned and experiences with a focus on climate finance.

You will provide strategic leadership and oversight of BRACE, working closely with ministries of education, global partners, and in-country teams. You will have direct responsibility for components 2 (access climate finance) and 3 (coordination) and work with country teams to ensure delivery of component 1 in Cambodia, South Sudan, and Tonga.

This role requires strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across governments, donors, and global partners. You will need to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable leading remote teams across time zones, ensuring excellence in delivery and accountability. If you're a strategic leader with deep experience in managing complex, multi-country programs and navigating partnerships across governments, donors, and global institutions, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of BRACE
  • Work closely with ministries of education, global partners, and in-country teams
  • Have direct responsibility for components 2 (access climate finance) and 3 (coordination)
  • Work with country teams to ensure delivery of component 1 in Cambodia, South Sudan, and Tonga

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Lead
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to collaborate across governments, donors, and global partners
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable leading remote teams across time zones

Benefits:

  • A modern, up-to-date working space or the opportunity to work from home (WFH), or both
  • Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
  • Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity

Why Join Us?

We are a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. We believe that every child deserves a healthy, happy, and safe childhood, and we're committed to helping them achieve that. If you're a dedicated professional who shares our values and is looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

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