Chad: Climate and Environment Project Director – N’Djamena At Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

Fixed-term contract | 12 months | April 2026

Acted

Who are we

Acted works with 19 million people in 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian aid, development, and climate and environmental programs. Through deep understanding of local contexts and the adoption of emerging technologies, we save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect and restore our planet. Working with a growing ecosystem of local, national, and international partners, we pursue a common goal: a 3Zero world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty.

Who are we looking for?

You bring the key skills expected of a humanitarian and development worker, as well as an active climate and environmental awareness, and you can navigate the challenges that arise when environmental and human suffering intersect. You have an entrepreneurial spirit: you identify opportunities, connect the dots, adapt your approach to different environments, and take calculated risks in pursuit of results. You combine principles with pragmatism, and ambition with humility.

Acted Tchad

Present in Chad, Acted works to support vulnerable populations in the Lake and Ouaddai Provinces, as well as in N’Djamena. In 2025, the organization implemented 11 projects with a budget of €10.5 million. Its operations are coordinated from N’Djamena and implemented through four field offices: Bol and Daboua in the Lake Province, and Adré and Chokoyan in the Ouaddai Province.

In the Lake Chad region, Acted supports internally displaced persons following attacks by armed groups through the RRM mechanism, which it co-leads, and provides food security assistance. It also participates in strengthening the resilience of populations through education, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects, and livelihoods initiatives.

In Ouaddai, Acted redeployed in April 2023 to respond to the unprecedented influx of Sudanese refugees and Chadian returnees fleeing the fighting in Sudan. Through a multi-sectoral emergency approach encompassing shelter/NFI, CCCM, and protection, Acted addresses the vital needs of displaced persons in informal settlements and reception camps. Since 2025, Acted has been working to strengthen the economic resilience of Sudanese refugees with the support of host communities in the Chokoyan prefecture.

Acted’s actions in Chad are based on recognized multi-sectoral technical expertise, rapid deployment capacity, a data-driven approach, strong local acceptance, and increased community participation.

Finally, Acted regularly intervenes in response to cyclical shocks, such as welding and floods, which are particularly devastating.

Main role and responsibilities

The Climate and Environment Project Director provides strategic, technical and operational leadership to the SCALE project, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), implemented by Acted in Chad.

He/she is responsible for the proper implementation of the project, in accordance with the GCF funding proposal, Acted’s internal standards and the national priorities of the Government of Chad.

The Climate and Environment Project Director will be responsible for the project coordination team, and will ensure governance, fiduciary oversight and coordination between Acted (GCF accredited entity, acting as implementing entity through its office in Chad), the Special Fund for the Environment (SFE, co-implementing entity), ministries and local authorities, as well as other stakeholders.

The role is central to ensuring compliance with GCF requirements, scaling up adaptation objectives, and the sustainability and national ownership of project results.

Responsibilities and tasks

Strategic direction and implementation of high-quality projects

Acting as Acted’s main representative for the SCALE project with national authorities, the GCF (via Acted HQ, the accredited entity), and technical and operational partners.
Provide overall strategic direction to the SCALE project, ensuring alignment with the GCF financing proposal, Acted’s 3Zero vision, and the national climate priorities of the Government of Chad.
Ensure that all project activities are implemented in accordance with the GCF Funding Agreement (FAA), the Operations Manual, GCF standards and policies, Acted standards, contractual obligations, and national regulations.
Ensure high technical quality and consistency of all project elements: institutional strengthening, ecosystem-based adaptation, and livelihood diversification.
Lead the development, validation, and periodic review of implementation strategies and budgets.

Efficient functioning of project governance and the project coordination team

Lead and supervise the project coordination team, ensuring that it functions as the central mechanism for project coordination, management, and supervision.
Clearly define the rules, responsibilities, reporting lines and decision-making processes within the team, in accordance with government agreements.
Identify, assess and escalate strategic, operational and legal risks through project governance mechanisms.
Ensure the preparation and follow-up of project steering committees, including the documentation and implementation of proposed actions.

Strengthening national ownership and institutional capacities

Encourage collaborative partnerships with the Special Fund for the Environment (FSE) as a co-executing entity and with relevant ministries at the national and sub-national level.
Supporting the ESF and government counterparts to strengthen institutional capacity in climate finance, project implementation, fiduciary oversight, and learning.
Ensure that the project’s approaches, tools and results contribute to national systems, including adaptation processes and learning platforms such as Agora30.
Ensure systematic documentation and capitalization of project results and lessons learned.
Promote the sustainability and scalability of project results beyond the project lifecycle, including positioning for future climate finance opportunities.

Coordination with other climate finance actors and identification of new opportunities

Contribute to strengthening the links between SCALE and other climate initiatives and financing mechanisms in Chad (including the GCF, bilateral donors, multilateral funds, and regional programs), ensuring their complementarity and coherence.
Supporting Acted headquarters and country teams, through project data and learning, to identify opportunities to scale up or replicate relevant approaches for future funding opportunities.

Others

Promptly escalate key issues, risks and results to Acted’s country director and relevant headquarters departments.
Supporting the organization of events organized by Acted, as needed.
Assist on cross-functional projects at the request of Acted management.

Qualifications and skills required

Experience related to the type of project required, in an emergency and/or development context
Experience working with institutional donors
Experience in budget management
Ability to coordinate and manage a team
Ability to work independently and creatively in the field and in the capital
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong ability to work in an intercultural context

Terms of reference

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Conditions

Salary is determined by the Acted salary scale based on education level, expertise, security level, and experience level.
Monthly living expenses allowance $300
Guesthouse accommodation and meals provided by Acted
Social security, supplementary health insurance (MSH) and repatriation assistance (SOS International) are covered by Acted.
Transportation to the mission and return ticket fully covered every 6 months (to the address specified on the employment contract)
Visa fees covered by Acted
R&R every 3 months (airfare covered up to $500 + additional compensation of $200)
A week of pre-departure preparation including 4 days of immersive safety training
Option to have a 30-minute call with a tax consultant
Psychological support (appointment with a professional)
This position is classified as an international position in Acted’s recruitment framework. Eligibility for an international contract is therefore required.

How to apply

Send your application (CV and cover letter) by email (jobs@acted.org), quoting reference: COP/TCD

Please note that Acted does not request any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.