Climate Change Adaptation Officer At Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

A. About Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

ADPC is an autonomous international organization with a vision to reduce disaster and climate risk impacts on communities and countries in Asia and the Pacific by working with all key stakeholders.

Established in 1986 as a technical capacity building center, ADPC has grown and expanded its role to be for scientific, educational, developmental and humanitarian purposes. ADPC employs a wide range of professional expertise typically required for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Resilience (CR) in an effective manner.

ADPC develops and implements cross-sectoral projects/programs on the strategic themes of risk governance, urban resilience, climate resilience, health risk management, preparedness for response and resilient recovery. Our strategic themes are complemented and underpinned by the cross-cutting themes of gender and diversity, regional and transboundary cooperation as well as poverty and livelihoods.

Through its work, ADPC supports the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the New Urban Agenda, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the agenda defined at the World Humanitarian Summit in 2016, and other relevant international frameworks

For details, please refer to ADPC website at http://www.adpc.net/

B. Department Introduction:

The Risk Governance and Financing (RGF) Department of ADPC aims to support countries in the region to strengthen risk governance systems, strategy, policy and planning, and institutional competency on their resilient development pathways. This includes improving disaster risk management systems, mainstreaming disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate resilience (CR) aspects and considerations into development planning processes and implementation, enhancing synergy and coherent actions across multi-layer risk governance and development sectors, and integrating risk in investment decisions and public finance. RGF also provides technical support to national and local governments, communities, and private sector organizations to make strides in establishing innovative, evidence-based, and tested methods, tools, and practices for effective, inclusive, and targeted risk reduction, employing multidisciplinary DRR and CR know-how.

The Department also works to improve regional and cross-boundary cooperation for DRR and CR. Through regional mechanisms and platforms, we support in building and sustaining momentum to achieve coherent policy and strategy, amplifying good practices through south-south knowledge exchange and sharing of lesson learned, as well as leveraging and facilitating multi-stakeholder collaboration and potential partnership among countries and a wide array of DRR and CR stakeholders and development partners in Asia and the Pacific.

C. Statement of Intent:

The Climate Change Adaptation Officer will provide technical expertise to support ADPC’s projects and initiatives on climate change adaptation across the region. This position will contribute to advancing ADPC’s efforts in building climate resilience, integrating adaptation measures into disaster risk management strategies, and supporting the development of policies and programs that enhance climate adaptation at local, national, and regional levels. The role involves working closely with country teams and consultants through both remote and in-person engagements to ensure the effective implementation of climate adaptation activities.

The Climate Change Adaptation Officer will be based in Bangkok, Thailand.

Note:

It is not the intent of this Terms of Reference to cover every aspect of the position requirements, rather to highlight the most important areas of personal and joint responsibilities.

D. Duties and Responsibilities:

The Climate Change Adaptation Officer will perform the following:

• Support the implementation of climate adaptation measures across various ADPC projects, providing technical expertise on integrating adaptation strategies into disaster risk management frameworks and policies.
• Assist national counterparts and project teams for implementing adaptation policies, plans, and reforms, including Local Adaptation Plans of Action (LAPA) under key projects.
• Collaborate with the ADPC Academy to design and deliver training programs and workshops on climate change adaptation, resilience-building, and sustainable development practices.
• Develop key knowledge products, such as research papers, case studies, policy briefs, and analysis reports on climate adaptation strategies, systems, and practices to enhance understanding and inform project implementation.
• Coordinate and facilitate discussions with government agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders to promote adaptation planning and implementation, particularly in sectors vulnerable to climate impacts.
• Contribute to preparing adaptation-focused concept notes, project proposals, and other documentation to mobilize resources and foster investments in climate resilience.
• Assist in implementing climate adaptation activities under ADPC projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timely delivery of outputs.
• Develop and prepare materials for project reporting and monitoring, focusing on the effectiveness and sustainability of implemented adaptation measures.
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the Director of Risk Governance and Financing.

E. Competencies

ADPC Core competencies:

• Integrity: Demonstrates the highest level of commitment and demonstrates respect for persons of concern to ADPC, partners and colleagues in all aspects of work. Ensures that personal and professional behavior is of the highest standard.
• Diversity Awareness: Able to embrace the uniqueness of all individuals along several dimensions such as race, religious beliefs, ethnicity, age, gender, physical abilities, political beliefs, socio-economic status, disability, political conviction, or any other distinguishing features.
• Equality Awareness: Understands that each individual has an equal opportunity to make decisions, participate in social activities, perform any work at the organization and to make the most of her/ his life and talents.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works constructively within a team and across teams in ways that allow the achievement of shared objectives. Works effectively with colleagues and partners. Fosters a positive and collaborative environment.

Risk Governance and Financing Department Functional Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration – Works constructively within a team and across teams in ways that allow the achievement of shared objectives. Works effectively with colleagues and partners. Fosters a positive and collaborative environment.
• Results Orientation – Focuses on the delivery of agreed results through the effective management of internal and external resources to achieve results. Demonstrates a commitment to both personal and organizational excellence, with an emphasis on results.
• Adaptability – Demonstrates flexibility, both intellectually and behaviorally, to adapt to and work effectively in a variety of situations, often under demanding conditions, and to cope with the unforeseen or unexpected. Looks for opportunities presented by change and is not “paralyzed” by new and unusual scenarios. Creates opportunities to improve the way in which they work.
• Diversity Awareness – Able to embrace the uniqueness of all individuals along several dimensions such as race, religious beliefs, ethnicity, age, gender, physical abilities, political beliefs, socio-economic status, disability, political conviction, or any other distinguishing features.

F. Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of demonstrated experience in climate change adaptation and resilience-building initiatives, particularly in the Asia region.
• Proven knowledge of climate adaptation strategies, including local-level adaptation planning, community-based approaches, and integration of adaptation measures into disaster risk management and development frameworks.
• Experience in engaging and coordinating with diverse stakeholders, including local governments, communities, and civil society organizations, to implement climate adaptation initiatives.
• Strong technical expertise in developing and operationalizing climate adaptation programs, including local adaptation plans of action (LAPA), sectoral adaptation strategies, and capacity-building activities at the local level.
• Comprehensive understanding of climate-informed policies, planning frameworks, and methodologies to enhance local resilience against climate risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to contribute to adaptation-related research, planning, and implementation at the community and local governance levels.
• Knowledge of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), nature-based solutions (NbS), and their application to enhance climate resilience in vulnerable communities.
• Familiar with inter-governmental and multi-lateral organization work.
• Proven ability to work in a team with strong communication skills and capacity to work under pressure and short deadlines
• Cross cultural awareness and ability to work amongst a diverse group of staff, and partners
• Required computer proficiencies: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams
• Experience in training and capacity building would be an asset
• Excellent English proficiency in oral and written communication, including a demonstrated track record in technical report writing and ability to communicate technical matters effectively to general audience.

G. Reporting and Relationships:

The Climate Change Adaptation Officer will report to Director, Risk Governance and Financing Department

H. Contract Duration

The contract duration will be for 2 years.

Tentative Start Date: 1st April 2025

I. Selection Method

The consultant will be selected in accordance with ADPC’s recruitment process and in compliance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations.