Winrock International is recruiting an International Specialist: Climate Change Adaptation Specialist for an Asian Development Bank (ADB) opportunity in Laos focused on Sustainable Agrifood systems.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in agrometeorology, climatology, agriculture and natural resource, or rural development from a recognized university.
- At least 15 years’ experience in projects related to agriculture and rural development
- At least 10 years’ experience in climate change- related studies or assignments
- Strong knowledge of ADB environmental and safeguard policies.
- Proven ability to effectively engage and collaborate with local communities, contractor, and government agencies.
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills- demonstrated ability to lead stakeholder consultation resulting in constructive dialogue
- Familiar with the requirements of the international development agencies requirements in financial intermediary designed projects.
- Experience working in LAO PDR preferred
- Experience working with ADB preferred.
- Experience working in ASEAN countries – particularly in Lao PDR, Vietnam, and Cambodia considered as an advantage