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Position: Senior Specialist, Climate Change
Job Location: BRAC International – Liberia

Introduction
BRAC is a global leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programs to empower the most marginalized in extremely poor, conflict-affected, and post-conflict states. Founded in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now works in more than 20 countries in Asia and Africa and takes a holistic approach to alleviating poverty, running programs in education, healthcare, microfinance, women and girls’ empowerment, agriculture, food security, and human and legal rights. Together, the initiative will result in systemic change that creates a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women, 1.9 million households, and 9.5 million people in 7 countries in Africa by 2027.

Purpose
The Climate Change Senior Manager leads country-level development, planning, and execution of BRAC’s climate change adaptation and resilience agenda, working closely with the Climate Hub. The role ensures that BRAC International’s global climate change strategy is localized, integrated into national programs, and responsive to Liberia’s contextual realities. This role strengthens institutional capacity and establishes partnerships that enhance climate-informed activities and decision-making. The Senior Manager positions the organization as a leader in climate change adaptation and works in compliance with donor requirements, when applicable.

Key Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

1. Program Implementation and Management

Coordinate the in-country design, planning, and delivery of climate change adaptation initiatives.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and results frameworks, ensuring alignment with the Climate Hub’s global strategy and donor requirements.
Support integration of climate action into sectoral programs (agriculture, livelihoods, education, health, etc.).
Oversee quality assurance, monitoring, and learning systems for all country-level climate interventions.
Ensure gender equality and social inclusion approaches are mainstreamed in all activities.

2. Technical Support and Capacity Building

Build capacity across the country office to mainstream climate change adaptation.
Serve as the focal point for technical backstopping to field teams and partners.
Translate global technical guidance into country context-specific approaches and tools.
Facilitate training and knowledge exchange.

3. Partnerships and Representation

Represent BRAC International’s climate change agenda in national coordination forums, donor consultations, and government working groups.
Strengthen relationships with local partners, research institutions, community networks, and national stakeholders
Coordinate field visits and learning exchanges with BRAC colleagues and external partners and prospects.
Support resource mobilization by providing inputs to concept notes and proposals from a country perspective and oversee the preparation of implementation updates to donors

4. Coordination and Knowledge Flow

Maintain strong communication channels between Climate Hub and country-level operations.
Document and share lessons learned, best practices, and innovations with the Climate Hub and its global community of practice.
Contribute to cross-country learning by participating in regional adaptation program reviews.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding implementation.
Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
Practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do the same.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 7–8 years of experience managing climate or resilience programs in international NGOs, government, or research institutes.
Demonstrated success leading multi-stakeholder projects and managing teams or partnerships.
Strong understanding of climate change adaptation, community-based resilience, climate smart agriculture and food systems, climate information services, livelihoods programming, and systems integration in development contexts.
Experience in research programs related to climate change adaptation and resilience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and local language.

KNOWLEDGE:

Solid understanding of climate change adaptation and resilience programming, particularly in developing-country or community contexts and related to agricultural products (crops, livestock, and aquaculture).
Familiarity with national climate policies and frameworks (e.g., NDCs, NAPs) and their relevance to local development priorities.
Knowledge of project design and results-based management, including monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL).
Familiarity with climate information services and their provision across national, regional, and local contexts.
Understanding of climate integration across development sectors such as agriculture, youth engagement, livelihoods, and microfinance.
Awareness of donor compliance, proposal development, and reporting processes.
Knowledge of cross-cutting issues—gender equality, social inclusion, and safeguarding in climate action.

SKILLS:

Program management: able to plan, coordinate, and oversee climate projects to deliver results on time and budget.
Technical application: translates adaptation principles into practical field interventions and local solutions.
Analytical and problem-solving: assesses risks, interprets data, and adapts programs based on evidence and feedback.
Partnership and coordination: builds and maintains effective relationships with government, implementing partners, and donors.
Communication: produces clear, concise reports and effectively represents BRAC in national or partner forums.
Leadership and supervision: supports, mentors, and motivates staff and partners to achieve quality outcomes.
Financial management: monitors project budgets and ensures compliance with donor and organizational policies.
Facilitation and capacity building: delivers training and learning sessions for staff and community partners.
Digital proficiency: comfortable using standard project management, data, and collaboration tools.

COMPETENCIES:

Leadership and Initiative: Demonstrates accountability and proactive ownership of program outcomes; motivates teams and takes initiative to solve challenges within delegated authority.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Builds trust and fosters cooperation among staff, partners, and communities; contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment.
Communication and Influence: Conveys ideas clearly and respectfully across diverse audiences; adapts communication style to context and fosters constructive dialogue.
Planning and Prioritization: Organizes work efficiently, manages competing demands, and delivers quality results within deadlines.
Adaptability and Learning Orientation: Adjusts to changing contexts and priorities; learns from experience and incorporates lessons into future work.
Analytical Thinking and Judgement: Applies evidence and critical thinking to make sound, timely decisions that strengthen program quality and impact.
Partnership and Representation: Builds and maintains effective relationships with government, civil society, and donors; represents BRAC with professionalism and credibility.
Integrity and Cultural Sensitivity: Upholds BRAC’s values and safeguarding principles; acts ethically and respectfully in all interactions, valuing diversity and inclusion.

Employment type: Regular/Fixed-Term
Salary: Negotiable

About BRAC International:
BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.
BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org.com)

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.
Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.
Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty
If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!

External candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a cover letter and any supporting documents to; https://bracinternational.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0z1az?source=

Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all job assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career aspiration with BRAC PIN and email to bimcf.liberia@brac.net copying their immediate line manager. Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

Application deadline: 3rd February, 2026

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer” Nationals are encouraged to apply!

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