Overview

This role offers the chance to support climate resilience projects across international contexts, providing technical leadership and fostering partnerships to ensure high standards of climate-resilient infrastructure while safeguarding children’s rights.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert technical input and review for construction components of climate projects.
Support the Climate-Smart Education Systems Initiative with design review and sign-off.
Ensure project alignment with SCI policies, procedures, and standards.
Facilitate cross-sector coordination and maintain relationships with stakeholders, partners, and global teams.
Oversee construction monitoring and evaluate project quality, performance, and value.
Develop MEAL frameworks specific to construction projects, including indicators and reporting.
Promote learning and continuous improvement by capturing best practices and lessons learned.
Develop and promote construction technical standards and guidance aligned with SCI and industry best practices.
Provide technical advice on planning, design, supervision, and procurement.
Advocate for climate-resilient, sustainable, safe, and inclusive construction practices.
Design and deliver training, workshops, and coaching for capacity strengthening.
Support continuous professional development of staff and partners.
Contribute to technical working groups and peer learning networks.
Support risk assessment, control, and mitigation strategies for construction activities.
Ensure compliance with SCI quality frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Promote safety, security, and health standards in all project activities.
Maintain a child-safe environment and adhere to safeguarding policies.

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
Recognized training in Climate Resilient Infrastructure, DRR, and sustainability.
Over 10 years of professional experience in the built environment.
Minimum 5 years working in development or humanitarian contexts.
Expertise in construction methodologies, project management, and sustainable design.
Proficiency in CAD software and structural engineering principles.
Strong communication skills in English; other languages (French, Spanish, Arabic) desirable.
Demonstrated experience with community-led design and participatory approaches.
Experience working remotely with diverse teams is desirable.
Knowledge of international resilience frameworks (UNDRR, UNESCO, WHO, ISO) is a plus.
Experience in education and health sector infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with renewable energy technology integration.
Senior stakeholder engagement, including government coordination.