View Vacancy – Climate Change Policy Officer, C4, Kathmandu

Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the competency based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

Please note that due to Covid-19 outbreak, the start date of employment mentioned in the advert is tentative, subject to normal business of British High Commission. All recruitment campaigns will remain open for applications, we will progress the recruitment process as swiftly as possible and continue to review all applications, monitor progress and developments. We will be in touch with you for the interviews/ should there be further updates on the application, however given the circumstances, kindly expect some delay in response and please reach out to if you have any further questions.

Please Note: This is a temporary position till March 31, 2022.

Main purpose of job:

 To coordinate British Embassy Kathmandu work to combat Climate Change, including diplomatic action to support delivery of the 26th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) in November 2021.

 Roles and responsibilities: 

• To implement the Embassy’s COP26 strategy for the Government of Nepal (GoN), working closely with economic, political, prosperity and communications colleagues. This will include ensuring that delivery of COP26 supports GoN’s long-term decarbonisation and resilience & adaptation policy objectives, including clean growth, energy transition, nature-based solutions and green finance. 

• To coordinate with Whitehall colleagues on engagement with GoN, advising on local sensitivities and GoN priorities; including briefing for ministers and senior officials. 

• To liaise with GoN officials (Ministry of Forestry and Environment) on policy and operational elements of delivering COP26. This will include advising and supporting engagement between senior officials (including the Heads of Mission) and Ministers. 

• To plan and implement engagement with non-Government actors. This may include building relationships with working level contacts in sub-national authorities (Provincial government), representatives of businesses, and civil society activists. 

• To support Ministerial and official visits from the UK related to COP26 and climate events in Nepal. This could include planning and advising on visit agendas, coordinating with media colleagues, and supporting in events as required. 

• To hold a corporate responsibility objective (e.g. L&D, Greening lead)

 Language requirements:

 Language:  Fluent written and spoken English and Nepali

 Level of language required: Minimum level required C1 under the CEFRL or equivalent.

 Learning and development opportunities: 

• Compulsory online training courses include Diversity and Inclusion.
• Courses offered on UK government climate change and energy policy.
• The British Embassy has an active L&D Committee and offers a wide range of in-house training and funding for external training on policy and programme work.

 Working patterns: 

 This is a full-time role, that may be suitable for compressed hours/ flexi-time working. 

Essential on arrival:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, for instance, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, Climate and Environment Science, etc.
• A minimum of 2+ years of experience working for an organisation in a relevant field, for example, working for/with national or regional government, international organizations or agencies, preferably in climate change.
• Strong understanding of international climate change policy, with relevant experience including from university or previous professional work experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of managing diverse and senior level relationships.