Climate Resilient Communities Program
Action on climate change is at the heart of Australia's International Development Policy. The policy commits the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to respond to the needs of Indo-Pacific countries and evidence of the accelerating climate crisis by increasing our climate investments and better addressing climate risks.
Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) is DFAT's new flagship climate change program designed to help achieve Australia's International Development Policy and meet Australia's climate finance commitments over the next nine years.
CRC will incentivise the flow of funds towards inclusive climate change programming—targeting community resilience in the water, food, and energy sectors—by co-funding bilateral and regional programs and attracting new sources of climate finance, while also raising the quality of climate integration across the sectoral programs.
About the Climate Resilient Communities Support Unit
DT Global has been contracted by DFAT to establish and manage the Climate Resilient Communities Support Unit (CRCSU). The CRCSU provides a mechanism for DFAT Canberra and Posts to deliver enhanced climate and disaster resilience and integration programming, with the aim of enabling people in the Indo-Pacific to become more resilient to climate change and disasters.
The CRCSU will help achieve this through supporting a sustained increase in organisational capability and services for DFAT, providing access to specialist expertise, resources, and networks, through an efficient operational platform. The CRCSU provides this through the following core services:
1. Program cycle support
2. Climate change integration technical assistance across all development sectors
3. Knowledge and learning support
4. Public diplomacy support
About the Deputy Team Leader Role
The Deputy Team Leader has responsibility for managing and ensuring effective administration and internal coordination of the CRCSU. The Deputy Team Leader will provide technical and administrative leadership to the CRCSU and manage resources to ensure efficient and value for money delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the Contractor Representative and Team Leader to deliver the CRCSU as a high performing support unit
2. Facilitate coordination between the program units to ensure efficient and effective implementation of CRCSU
3. Where necessary under delegation, coordinate reviews and approvals ensuring quality assurance and provide Team Leader with informed advice with regards to decision making
4. Oversee and support the establishment and implementation of selected CRCSU coordination systems and processes
5. Ensure enhanced approaches to development priorities are incorporated into CRCSU's advice, processes, decisions and activities
6. Oversee the CRCSU Ways of Working with DFAT process during inception and annual health checks
7. Ensure CRCSU operates in line with DFAT and DT Global policies and procedures
Selection Criteria
Essential Experience and Knowledge
1. Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, PSEAH, prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies
2. An established career in the international development sector with a proven track record in delivering results
3. Deep knowledge of and significant experience in a senior leadership role on an international development program
4. Demonstrated experience in team leadership and management, including developing strong team culture and planning
5. Experience in monitoring and evaluation, research and learning processes to ensure quality and improve performance of programs and projects
6. Excellent written and verbal communications skills
7. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate and maintain productive working relationships across geographically dispersed teams
About DT Global
DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship.