Technical Specialist for Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action (ESCA) for BASIN

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Technical Specialist for Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action (ESCA) for BASIN will lead initiatives to integrate sustainable practices and climate related action into design and implementation of livelihood programs including mainstreaming ESCA into Inclusive market system development, access to formal/informal finance programming, and considering an integrated approach with GEDSI approaches. A key focus would be working cross-functional on a green (sustainable environment, climate resilient) and gender inclusive business model. Therefore, this role involves developing strategies, conducting research, and implementing projects aimed at minimize/reducing environmental negative impact, enhancing community resilience to climate change, and promoting green opportunity, such as green product, technology, services, jobs and policy.

The specialist ensures alignment with WVI Cambodia’s technical approaches, global climate action frameworks, and donor requirements, while building the capacity of project teams and partners to promote a climate-resilient and environmentally responsible agriculture sector.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental, Sustainability, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, on agri-food system or agri-business, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental sustainability, climate action under livelihood, food security, agriculture sector.

• Proven experience as a team player is desirable

• Experience working with market system development or agricultural value chains is an advantage.

• Proficient English

• Strong understanding of Climate-smart agriculture, environmental safeguards, Climate vulnerability assessment, Natural resource management, Green value chains and sustainable production, Disaster risk reduction (DRR)

• Familiarity with participatory and gender-responsive climate approaches.

• Adaptability and problem-solving skills to address complex environmental challenges.

• Strong knowledge on agri-food system or agri-business will get preferred

• Trained on Sustainable environment, climate smart agriculture, circular economy

• Understand the Humanitarian industry, standards and protocols

• Team management and leadership skills

• Proven track record of working with diverse stakeholders, including community members, government agencies, NGOs, and the private sector.

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only