Senior Coordinator, Climate Change, Asia (Homebased in Asia) At Save the Children

The Opportunity

Asia-Pacific is the most vulnerable region in the world, in terms of disasters, which will be worsened by climate crisis, thus continuously posing hazards to children, particularly those who are most deprived and marginalised. Save the Children is in a strategic position to work with and for children to ensure climate action is embedded in our programs as well as our partners’ programs, offering a distinct value proposition in Asia-Pacific.

We are looking for an experienced regional senior coordinator, with a commitment to children’s rights who is able to think strategically about Save the Children’s potential to contribute in a significant way to this global crisis. A strong commitment to evidence and impact is essential to help the organisation identify the right opportunities building on existing work and supporting member countries in the region like Save the Children, Korea to build a strong climate change portfolio. She/he will support the Regional Senior Technical Advisor, Climate Change and Child Poverty Focal Point, Asia-Pacific scale climate change programming in Asia-Pacific with particular focus on working closely with Save the Children, Korea.

She/he will use in-depth coordination skills to strengthen our technical offer to Save the Children, Korea and other country offices in the region. The role supports coordinating roll-out of partnerships and new business development opportunities driven by Save the Children, Korea and Save the Children, Asia-Regional Office (ARO).

Key Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Senior Technical Advisor Climate Change and Child Poverty Focal Point, Asia-Pacific:

Business Development

• Coordinate with Save the Children, Korea and Save the Children, ARO and selected Save the Children country offices in Asia-Pacific to develop concept notes and proposals for GCF-financed project(s) and other climate change mitigation and adaptation pilot projects financed/led by Save the Children, Korea.
• Support Save the Children, Korea, Save the Children, ARO and selected Save the Children country offices in Asia-Pacific explore new funding opportunities on climate change and environmental protection from private and institutional donors.

Advocacy

• Support Save the Children, Korea to – through evidence-based advocacy – increase its visibility and presence on climate change and environment interventions across Asia-Pacific and globally.

Implementation and Monitoring Support

• Coordinate with Save the Children, Korea and Save the Children, ARO and Save the Children country offices in Asia-Pacific to implement and monitor projects/programs on climate change and environmental protection.

Networking and Partnership Development

• Support Save the Children, Korea and Save the Children, ARO liaise with climate change/environment networks in Asia-Pacific and cultivate contacts and link them with relevant authorities, countries and members for joint climate change mitigation and adaptation actions and programming.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide ad-hoc support to the Asia Regional Director for Program Quality Evidence and Impact on departmental priorities, such as compiling departmental data and providing support to meetings and events.
• Perform other and relevant responsibilities assigned by Save the Children, Korea and Save the Children, ARO.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

Closing Date for Application: 15 Nov 2022

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.