Climate Risk Advisor
An exciting opportunity for a skilled Climate Risk Advisor to help deliver climate resilience outcomes through innovative, data-driven risk analysis and sustainable development practices across global programmes.
If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Climate Data Analyst, Climate Adaptation Officer, Environmental Risk Consultant, Climate Policy Advisor, Resilience Programme Specialist
SALARY: Competitive
LOCATION: Hybrid working from the office inRugby, Warwickshire, West Midlands, and from home
This role can also be based in one of the organisations country offices in Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Peru, Bolivia, Nepal or Bangladesh
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the country from which they will be based.They must be in a commutable distance from one of the global offices, as they would be expected to attend the office on regular occasions.
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract to 31 December 2027
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Climate Risk Advisor with strong expertise in climate data interpretation, risk assessment, and resilience planning.
As a Climate Risk Advisor youll ensure programmes are climate-smart, risk informed and built on locally led participatory research. Youll support the integration of climate science into practical solutions that strengthen community resilience and sustainable outcomes.
The Climate Risk Advisor will collaborate with global teams and external partners to translate complex climate insights into effective strategies, empowering colleagues through training and knowledge sharing.
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ACCOUNTABILITIES
Your duties as the Climate Risk Advisor include:
* Provide Climate Risk Expertise: Ensure programming is climate-smart, risk-informed and evidence-based
* Lead Inclusive Research: Coordinate participatory action research to support locally led climate resilience approaches
* Build Staff Capacity: Deliver training and guidance on climate data interpretation and resilience planning
* Foster Collaboration: To build and continue technical collaboration with select weather and climate science service providers and participate actively in the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance
* Contribute Strategically: To contribute to strategic programme planning and coordination
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
The organisation is seeking a passionate and committed individual, with proven experience of working in interpreting climate data in risk analysis and planning. You will have proven experience in capacity building needs analysis, coordinating and delivering training.
* Proven professional experience in a related role, including significant time working in different geographical contexts globally
* Significant experience in conducting multistakeholder participatory action research and planning processes at different levels
* Excellent research, data collection and analysis skills
* Ability to work as part of a team and to develop relationships with people at all levels both internally and externally, to build consensus and gain their support
* Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English with the ability to communicate complex technical ideas simply and convincingly to non-technical audiences
WHY JOIN?
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working these are just some of the reasons why the organisation is a great place to work.
The open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby near to the train station.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The organisation treats all applications for employment fairly, regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, caste, tribe, belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, or disability.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
The organisation has the right to close applications earlier than the specified date. Please be advised that if you do not hear within five weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right toboth live and work in the country from which they will be based.
Closing Date for applications: Monday 17th November 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday 27th and Friday 28th November 2025
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JOB REF: AWDO-C14030
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