Governance Advisor – LIFE-AR

Governance Advisor – LIFE-AR
Remote / Hybrid (within or outside the UK)

About Us

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work across five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voices in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.

The Initiative for Effective Adaption and Resilience (LIFE-AR) is an LDC (Least Developed Countries) led and owned initiative with the objective of developing long-term climate adaptation delivery mechanisms that enable investment behind local priorities, strengthening national institutions, domestic systems and capabilities, and influencing the climate finance architecture to improve LDCs ability to access climate finance for transformational adaptation. IIED is currently acting as the ‘interim’ Secretariat for LIFE-AR.

We are now looking for a Governance Advisor to join us on a full-time basis for a two year fixed-term contract, working 35 hours per week.

The Benefits

– Salary of up to £64,964 per annum, depending on experience
– 25 days’ annual leave per year, increasing with service
– Closure between Christmas and new year with additional paid holiday
– 7.5% employer’s pension contributions
– An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits
– An interest-free season-ticket loan
– A cycle-to-work scheme offering tax savings on the cost of purchasing a bike for travel to and from work
– An employee assistance programme
– Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
– Enhanced sick pay entitlements, increasing with length of service
– Flexible working options
– Support for learning and development
– Compassionate leave up to ten days per annum
– Dependents leave
– Eye tests and glasses
– Therapy treatment

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high-calibre individual with experience of governance models and a background of leading large-scale initiatives on climate adaptation to support an ambitious and impactful initiative.

Join us at the forefront of a global movement, where your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the delivery of a vital initiative and empowering local communities, amplifying their voices on the global stage.

Ready to lead transformative change? Seize this chance to drive sustainable development and shape a brighter future for vulnerable communities worldwide. Read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Governance Advisor, you will provide technical advice and leadership to the LIFE-AR Secretariat team, supporting strong, LDC-led governance of the LIFE-AR initiative.

Working closely with the Head of Governance, LDC Chair and LIFE-AR Technical Lead, you will guide the core management and oversight of the initiative. You’ll ensure our strategy is up-to-date, drive innovation and support the effective functioning of the LIFE-AR Platform.

Supporting LIFE-AR’s engagement and influence of wider stakeholders, you’ll utilise learning and innovation from the initiative to provide technical leadership for our fundraising and communication strategies.

Additionally, you will:

– Support the transition to a LIFE-AR Facility and the Secretariat relationship with the LIFE-AR Board
– Implement a clear, inclusive transition plan from IIED to the LIFE-AR Facility
– Lead the delivery of bi-annual LIFE-AR events
– Prepare high-quality briefings, presentations and any other documentation
– Assist with the LIFE-AR Board financing strategy

About You

To be considered as a Governance Advisor, you will need:

– Experience of collaborative, inclusive and transparent governance models, decision-making processes and meaningful stakeholder engagement
– Experience of climate adaptation and resilience and relevant development fields
– Experience of working with LDC governments
– Experience of leading large-scale initiatives on climate adaptation and resilience
– Experience of leading with diversity, equity and inclusion, with strong knowledge of decolonisation and anti-racist practice
– An understanding of ‘business unusual’ i.e., innovation in ways of working in climate adaptation and resilience
– An understanding of approaches to build capabilities in LDC’s own institutions
– Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
– Fluency in English (verbal and written)
– An advanced degree in a relevant discipline or commensurate experience

IIED is a hybrid working organisation and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.

Please note, this role is also open to those who live outside the UK, as long as you have the right to work in the country you wish to reside in.

The salary range advertised in GBP is applicable in the UK only, and the salary offer in another country would depend on the local terms and conditions. We only use the UK salary structure to determine starting salaries, but it will not apply to salaries outside the UK thereafter.

The closing date for this role is the 17th March 2024.

Other organisations may call this role Policy Advisor, International Policy Advisor, Governance & Policy Advisor, Development Policy Advisor, Developing Nations Policy Advisor, Board Advisor, or Strategy and Insight Advisor.

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