Component Lead - Emissions Reduction, Climate Resilience & Adaptation

Title:  Component Lead - Emissions Reduction, Climate Resilience & Adaptation

Reports to:  Chief of Party

Location:   Morocco

Pre-Award:  Anticipated Start Date June 2025

About NEF

Since 1915, NEF has supported community-led economic and social development in Middle East, Africa, and Caucasus. As a non-profit international development organization, NEF draws on local teams, experience, and partnerships in these regions to create community-led solutions to reduce poverty, create economic opportunity, increase resilience, and empower conflict, climate- and crisis-affected people to improve their outlook and wellbeing. Our programs span three focal areas: Inclusive Economic Development, Climate Resilient Development, and Peace and Stability.

NEF works through a network of country offices and with local partners, with current or recent operations in Armenia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Mali, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, South Sudan, and Syria. Our global headquarters are based in Syracuse, NY, London, UK, and Brussels, Belgium.

Summary of Role

The Component Lead for Emissions Reduction, Climate Resilience & Adaptation will oversee strategies and initiatives aimed at catalyzing mitigation efforts and strengthening resilience. This role will ensure the effective implementation of activities related to energy, land use, and system transformations. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for emissions reduction and climate resilience based on project objectives. 
• Engage with government, NGO, and other stakeholders to support climate initiative.
• Plan and implement activities to build resilience and scale up the adaptation in collaboration with local partners and public sector entities.
• Leverage public, private sector, and partners capacities to transform the systems.  
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to institutionalize project technical learnings and approaches for sustaining adaptation and resilience capacities.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of initiatives.
• Ensure the participation of women, youth, and marginalized communities in climate action activities.

Qualifications:

We encourage all individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to succeed within this position and thrive at NEF to apply for this role, even if you do not meet 100% of the basic qualifications.

• Master’s degree in environmental science, Climate Change, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in emissions reduction or climate resilience initiatives.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including government, NGOs, and community organizations.
• Fluency in French; proficiency in English is highly desirable.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities.

NEF will accept a rolling application until the position is filled. Review of application will begin on November 21, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To apply:

Please apply by submitting the following documents:

1. Cover letter outlining all relevant experience, how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. List of three references (including one from current, or most recent, employer). You will be given further notice prior to us contacting references.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org.

The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees.

Pre-employment Checks

Any Employment with the Near East Foundation will be subject to the following checks prior to start date:

• A satisfactory Restricted Party Screening.
• Receipt of satisfactory references.
• Workplace Verification Check.