Climate, WASH and Shelter Technical Adviser
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring a senior Climate, WASH and Shelter Technical Adviser in Lebanon to lead climate resilience, WASH, and shelter programming including GCF proposal development.
- Role
- Climate, WASH and Shelter Technical Adviser
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Lebanon
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Climate, WASH and Shelter Technical Adviser provides strategic leadership in climate change, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure programming for Save the Children Lebanon. They are responsible for developing high-quality programs, leading green finance initiatives like GCF proposals, and ensuring integration of climate risk assessments across all sectors. The role involves technical oversight of WASH and Shelter projects while strengthening localization and humanitarian preparedness.
What you'll do
- Lead the development of climate change and environmental sustainability strategies.
- Provide technical leadership across WASH, Shelter, and infrastructure projects.
- Develop high-quality proposals for green finance initiatives like the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
- Design and implement Anticipatory Action systems including early warning frameworks.
- Ensure quality assurance and technical review of construction-related interventions.
- Represent the organization in national coordination forums and engage with government partners.
What it takes
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Architecture, or related fields.
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in climate, WASH, Shelter, or DRR.
- Proven expertise in proposal development and project cycle management.
- Fluency in English (verbal and written).
- Experience with Green Climate Fund (GCF) proposals is desirable.
- Experience in fragile contexts like Lebanon is a plus.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is based in Lebanon.
What is the compensation for this position?
The salary and benefits are not specified in the posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience, a relevant degree in engineering or architecture, and expertise in climate change adaptation and WASH/Shelter programming.
How or when can I apply?
The application deadline is not specified in the posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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