Key Roles & Responsibility
- Be part of the Regional Environmental Hub and Sidas Team Environment Africa, contributing and delivering results in line with the teams goals;
- Closely coordinate and communicate with Swedish Embassies in the region and with Sidas Africa Department;
- Contribute to increased synergies between bilateral, regional and global strategies implemented by Sweden;
- Contribute to dialogue based on Swedish priorities; Contribute to the overall work of the Swedish Embassy in Nairobi including a good work environment;
- The applicant needs to be prepared and willing to assume unforeseen tasks, sometimes within short notice
Qualifications
- University Degree in environmental sciences, anthropology, development studies with a focus on sustainability, international affairs/political science with a focus on environment/climate change/sustainability or similar relevant thematic areas;
- Minimum five years of relevant professional experience related to environment/climate change/development/sustainability;
- Very good knowledge in one or more of the fields of environment, climate change, circular/green economy, sustainability, or similar relevant areas;
- Diploma or certificate in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and Power Point), or proven proficiency in the programmes;
- Excellent command of spoken and written English;
- Good command of spoken and written French (i.e., working skills);
- Able to travel in the region and to represent Sweden, and Swedish values, at events and reception that are outside working hours.
Merits And Skills Competencies
- Analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, ability to communicate in a clear and concise way, both verbally and written;
- Proven ability to identify synergies between local, regional and global initiatives;
- Proven skills of working in a dynamic, agile, fast moving work environment;
- Experience from working with mobilizing private capital for environment and climate purposes and/or different financing mechanisms related to development cooperation;
- Knowledgeable in Human Rights and particular rights connected to environment, climate change, circular/green economy and sustainability;
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