Climate Change Expert for 2 Year Assignment based in Brussels

LTS is seeking a Climate Change Expert to undertake an assignment for two years, based in Brussels. The assignment is to provide technical assistance to the ACP Secretariat’s Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA). The commencement of this contract is expected to be from approximately November 2012 to December 2014. During the assignment period, the Consultant will be entitled to 40 days of annual leave per annum, exclusive of statutory holidays.

Requirements
The consultant should have, as a minimum:
i.    A university degree in the area of environment, economics or other relevant discipline;
ii.    At least 10 years general professional experience, and preferably 15;
iii.    At least 5 years of previous work experience dealing with developing countries; experience with ACP countries will be an advantage;
iv.    At least 4 year’s experience dealing with environmental issues, including at least 2 years of specific experience related to climate change issues; experience with integrated land management, integrated water management and/or disaster risk reduction will be an advantage;
v.    Familiarity with the political context of the ACP regions will be an asset;
vi.    Experience in project management and services procurement, preferably in the EDF context;
vii.    Familiarity with the main stakeholders of relevance to the EU-ACP Global Climate Change Alliance, e.g. the ACP Secretariat, Africa Union Commission, NEPAD, RECs, other regional institutions, will be an advantage;
viii.    Ability to work fluently in both English and French.

Administrative Information
A telephone interview with the Expert (Climate Change) may be necessary as part of the selection process.
The language of the specific contract will be English

If you are interested in this assignment please send a copy of your CV and cover letter ASAP to lesley-king@ltsi.co.uk