Expression of Interest: Climate Change

Job Brief

Be part of a panel of Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) consultants providing advice on the Australian Government’s Climate Resilient Communities program in the Indo-Pacific, covering the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia regions.

About the Program

Initiated in July 2024, Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) aims to ensure people in the Indo-Pacific are more resilient to climate change and disasters.

Led by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), CRC supports implementation of Australia’s climate change commitments and _International Development Policy_, in line with partner government priorities. CRC incentivises funding towards inclusive climate and disaster resilience programming, with a focus on the water, food, and energy sectors. It does this by increasing climate investments, driving climate integration, and better addressing climate and disaster risk across Australia’s development portfolio.

DT Global has been engaged by DFAT to support implementation of CRC.

About the Role

CRC is recruiting consultants to join its Climate Change and DRR Panel. Panel members provide high quality technical advice on climate and DRR program activities and plans at the regional or country level, with DFAT staff, partner governments and CRC implementing partners.

A range of opportunities arise for members of the Climate Change and DRR Panel. Consultants with experience working in the Indo-Pacific, with all levels of experience, are encouraged to apply, including early career.

About You

CRC is looking to engage consultants with skills, expertise and experience in the following areas:

- Climate, climate change, adaptation and/or mitigation
- Climate finance/financing
- Climate science
- Research
- Design and design reviews
- Conducting scoping and feasibility studies
- Climate-responsive infrastructure
- Disaster risk reduction (including experience on anticipatory action, all-hazards early warning systems, and shock-responsive social protection systems).
- GEDSI-climate nexus and gender-responsive and transformative approaches to climate and disaster resilience
- Disability and climate
- Value chain analysis and Market Systems Development
- Locally led approaches to climate and disaster resilience
- Environment protection and infrastructure compliance
- Previous experience in the Indo-Pacific working on climate and disaster risk activities.

Selection Criteria
- Experience working on international development programs
- Experience living and/or working in countries where DFAT implements development programs
- Familiarity with DFAT requirements
- Understanding and commitment to gender equality, disability equity and rights, social inclusion
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement and management skills (early career people will be encouraged and supported to develop these skills)
- Ability to work in teams - cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary, in person and virtually, and with diverse levels of experience
- Proven ability to develop capacity of others and share knowledge and learning
- Commitment to professional development, including continuous learning and upskilling, as needed.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant or related fields of expertise
- Technical capacity and expertise of relevant professional experience in the Indo-Pacific
- Ability and self-initiative to carry out assigned tasks in a team under mínimal supervision as well as an individual on a specific assignment.

Engagement & Remuneration

Please note that being on the Panel does not guarantee work.

How to Apply

Applications must include the following for individuals:

- Your CV
- A cover letter outlining your experience and expertise in this field and countries of experience
- Fee rates

Applications must include the following for Companies/Organisations/Firms:

- Cover Letter
- Capacity Statement
- Fee rates

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Other Information

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About DT Global

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.