Mozambique: Coordinator, Young Climate Action Coalition

Aug 7, 2022 | Save the Children International
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Save the Children International (SCI ), a non-profit humanitarian organization with a focus on child welfare, is recruiting candidates for the vacancy mentioned below:

Purpose

Today children are born into a climate crisis. This is particularly true in Mozambique where children represent 51% of the population. Mozambique is facing several serious challenges: COVID-19, armed conflict and climate risks (floods and droughts mainly in the central and southern regions; cyclones in the northern and central regions). Climate change is among the biggest threats to children's survival, learning and protection. Without addressing the crisis directly, today's children in Mozambique will bear the greatest burden.

Save the Children (SC) in Mozambique is prioritizing climate change to protect children and youth from the effects of climate change and environmental destruction and to support their fight against climate change. Children and young people understand the gravity of this situation more than anyone else. We have a unique role in empowering the voices of children and youth and encouraging leadership in the climate movement. Our aim is to support young people and children – especially the most marginalized who are disproportionately affected by climate change – to be part of the solution and influence the decisions of international, national and local leaders.

In the recent past, we are witnessing an increase in youth interest, engagement and activism in relation to the climate agenda. Through climate strikes, etc., young people call on governments and other stakeholders to take collective action on climate change. With this context in mind, it is important to engage the voices of young people and identify actionable initiatives ​​to lay the groundwork for ambitious climate action . Meanwhile, governments are also increasing their climate ambitions until COP27 , so the inclusion of young people is important .our priority.

SC will provide technical support to the Youth Climate Action Coalition (Y-CAC) in Mozambique, bringing together university students, children and Mozambican experts from academia, the private sector and government with relevant contributions to climate action policies and strategies.

Qualifications

  • Master's level in Social Sciences.

Experience & Skills

  • Minimum of 3 years of practical work experience in the area of ​​CCA (Adaptation to Climate Change);
  • Experience in a related area such as youth leadership development, community organizing and/or climate justice;
  • Commitment to anti-racism with experience in racially and geographically diverse communities;
  • Passion for climate justice/action and the different ways in which people power can create change;
  • Ability to communicate intersectional concepts to multiple students at different levels of understanding;
  • Facilitation skills for dealing with conflict, group dynamics and adapting to challenges;
  • Ability to work collaboratively and creatively with a small, dedicated team;
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted and authentic relationships with youth and partners;
  • Comfortable with technology or learning capabilities, including Zoom, Google Docs, Slack, Canva, and conferencing tools;
  • Experience with representation in interagency processes and with government structures;
  • Good facilitation and training experience;
  • Ability to work under pressure;
  • Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills;
  • Effective multitasking, organizational skills and prioritization skills are required;
  • Computer knowledge packages: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Email, MS-TEAMS, Internet and other software;
  • Speak and write Portuguese fluently and basic knowledge of the English language;
  • Commitment to understand and apply Save the Children's values, objectives and principles.

Interested candidates must submit the Certificate of Qualifications, BI, CV, and the motivation letter in Portuguese and English by August  14, 2022 . Through the following link:

https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=220005NH&lang=en

”We are an equal opportunity employer, we encourage women and people with disabilities to apply. Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all of its employees and programs are absolutely safe for children.

We apply strict procedures to ensure that only suitable candidates to work with children are allowed to join our organization and all candidates will therefore be subject to this scrutiny. ”