Global Shield Secretariat Senior Advisor (f/m/x)

1. Management of the Global Shield’s In-Country Process (ICP) in various countries
   • Lead the coordination of the ICP, including with the GS Financing Vehicles;
   • Facilitate needs-based support and ongoing advice to the focal points in GS countries leading the In-Country Process including a potential GS Support Structure;
   • Oversee and manage inputs from stakeholders, review and finalize the stocktake and gap-analysis as part of the ICP;
   • Oversee the drafting of country requests for support to the GS financing structure and ensure timely delivery;
   • Guide and monitor the GS Support Structure and its activities in facilitating the ICP.
2. Stakeholder Coordination
   • Oversee the organisation of workshops and meetings as part of the ICP;
   • Keeping track of in-country processes;
   • Facilitate coordination of implementing partners active in the field of Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance to establish systematic and coherent progress reporting of GS in partner countries;
   • Organise regular meetings of the GS Coordination Hub and support its work as a global platform coordinating the practical work across leading implementing partners in the field of Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance.
3. Capacity Building & Research Support
   • Provide capacity building as part of the ICP, a.o., delivering and further developing the country readiness component;
   • Commissioning and support research and consulting assignments to underpin ICP stock take and gap analysis in GS countries, MEL and progress reporting of GS;
   • Preparation of statements, factsheets, talking points, policy notes, presentations as required.
4. Policy Advice
   • Support further development and implementation of a monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) mechanism to assess and improve the functioning of the ICP process and its elements and outcomes;
   • Prepare progress reports on Global Shield Ambition with inputs from GS countries, Financing Vehicles and other GS stakeholders;
   • Support the further development of the GS strategy based on the MEL results; support the promotion of the GS in the context of international political agendas, conferences and events to raise awareness of the GS.
5. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education

• BSc, MSc, MBA or PhD in a relevant academic discipline, such as economics, social sciences, environmental sciences, geography, or another relevant field.

Experience

• A minimum of eight years of professional work experience in consulting and/or project management, preferably in the CDRFI context;
• Experience in multi- or bilateral institutions, or, development organisations or the private sector, specifically in the areas of international climate policy, climate and disaster risk finance and insurance, climate adaptation, or natural disaster management;
• Proven experience in developing, reviewing and consolidating policy notes, technical frameworks, and other knowledge products to inform and guide impactful implementation;
• Work experience in a non-OECD country as well as in a multicultural work environment is desired;
• Previous experience with and exposure to the Global Shield would be an advantage;
• Well-connected in the global community of climate risk management and insurance actors.

Competencies, Skills & Languages

• Understanding of critical issues in sustainable development, international climate change policy, and climate finance frameworks;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);  
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to identify clear objectives, prioritise effectively, and use time efficiently;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, as well as individually;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent proficiency in English and fluency in Spanish is considered a strong asset;
• Other desirable skills: excellent networking and communication skills; initiative, strong conceptual abilities; leadership experience; sound judgment; resilience; excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; excellent team spirit.

• Company pension scheme
• Corporate benefit programme
• Additional vacation days for special occasions
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for education and professional development
• Exercise and fitness offers
• Excellent transportation links
• Discounted public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket)