Climate Resilience Expert

CEFE International got shortlisted to apply to the project “Anchoring the SME Loop approach in Nepal”. We are seeking a Climate Resilience Expert to join our team.

Tasks of the Climate Resilience Expert

• Co-develop, together with the Master Coach, a concept on how to integrate climate resilience in the SME Loop, including tools for mainstreaming climate resilience.

• Support contextualisation of training materials, user guides, and guidelines for the green and gender-transformative SME Loop methodology in the Nepali context.

• Prepare and conduct Training-of-Trainers (ToT) for trainers and coaches, including design of methodology and climate-related content.

• Support trainers and coaches in developing an implementation plan of the climate-resilient SME Loop in their organisations.

• Provide inputs for the selection of SMEs, particularly with regard to climate aspects.

• Act as trainer and coach when required on climate resilience aspects.

• Provide advisory support to SMEs on integrating climate resilience into operations, supply chains, infrastructure, and investment decisions.

• Support M&E activities, including data collection, analysis, and visualisation .

Qualifications of the Climate Resilience Expert

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, or a related field.

• Excellent command of Nepali (C1) and good English skills (B2).

• At least 7 years of professional experience in climate change adaptation, resilience building, sustainable business development, or related fields.

• Minimum 5 years of experience advising private sector entities on climate adaptation, sustainability, or climate risk management.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in Nepal.

• Experience in development cooperation is an asset .

Only suitable experts are invited to send their updated CVs to Zura Bazarova at bazarova@cefe.net