Climate Resilient Communities

Action on climate change is at the heart of Australia’s International Development Policy. The policy commits the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to respond to the needs of Indo-Pacific countries and evidence of the accelerating climate crisis by increasing our climate investments and better addressing climate risks.

Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) is DFAT’s new flagship climate change program designed to help achieve Australia’s International Development Policy and meet Australia’s climate finance commitments over the next nine years (2024–33).

CRC will incentivise the flow of funds towards inclusive climate change programming—targeting community resilience in the water, food, and energy sectors, while also raising the quality of climate integration across the development program.

Climate Resilient Communities Support Unit

DT Global has been contracted by DFAT to establish and manage the Climate Resilient Communities Support Unit (CRCSU). The CRCSU provides a mechanism for DFAT Canberra and Posts to deliver enhanced climate and disaster resilience and integration programming, with the aim of enabling people in the Indo-Pacific to become more resilient to climate change and disasters.

The CRCSU will help achieve this through supporting a sustained increase in climate programming and climate integration capability, providing access to specialist expertise, resources and networks, through an efficient operational platform. The CRCSU provides the following core services:

• Program cycle support
• Climate change integration technical assistance across all development sectors (integrating gender equality, disability equity and other cross-cutting issues), including embedded personnel within DFAT
• Knowledge and learning support
• Public diplomacy support

The CRCSU supports DFAT to recruit embedded staff to work from the DFAT office in Canberra, alongside, and reporting to DFAT staff on a day-to-day basis.    

About the Role

The Program Manager will provide support to the CRC DFAT team to manage CRC programming requests, secretarial duties, and other priorities required by DFAT, Posts and other stakeholders

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Roles & Responsibilities

The CRC Program Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Support requests from bilateral and regional development programs for technical, program and policy advice related to climate programming and integrating climate across the development program
• Liaise with program managers across DFAT bilateral and regional development programs to provide technical and programming support for climate programming and integrating climate in development investments.
• Support DFAT governance mechanisms for the Climate Resilient Communities Initiative, including the CRC Steering Committee.
• As required, support DFAT to manage climate change investments under DFAT’s development program.
• Support DFAT staff in the use of departmental aid management programs and IT tools for effective delivery of CRC.
• Manage DFAT aid procurement processes for effective delivery of CRC.
• Support DFAT development program performance reporting regarding climate adaptation and mitigation.
• Contribute to climate integration program clinics and training for DFAT staff and implementing partners as required.
• Contribute to developing harmonious working relationships with DFAT, colleagues and key stakeholders, and assist to build the profile and reputation of CRCSU as a high performing support unit.
• Contribute to incorporating CRC DFAT commitments on promoting and mainstreaming GEDSI in the delivery of all CRC advice, processes, decisions and activities.
• Other tasks and duties as required to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of the CRC.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge:

• At least three years relevant professional and/or academic experience in managing development programs
• Experience managing programs in the Indo-Pacific
• Knowledge and experience in relation to building climate and disaster resilience
• Proven judgment and an ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to build strong relationships across the department and with external stakeholders and work well as part of a team
• Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, PSEAH, prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome your interest in joining the team.

Please provide a response to the Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages) and current CV. Only candidates of interest will be contacted for interview.

About DT Global

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com.

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.