Senior Climate Change Adaptation Adviser

Job Description

Program Background

Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) supports implementation of the Australian Government’s climate change commitments under Australia’s International Development Policy, in line with partner government priorities.

CRC supports the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to increase climate investments, drive climate integration, and better address climate change and disaster risk across Australia’s development portfolio.

CRC incentivises funding towards gender-responsive, inclusive climate and disaster resilience programming, particularly in the water, food, nature-based solutions, and energy sectors.

DFAT has engaged DT Global to support the implementation of CRC through a Support Unit.

For further information about CRC, visit the DFAT website: https://tinyurl.com/2bvay6e5.

The Role

• Climate Change Analysis & Advisory: Conduct analysis on climate change adaptation (CCA) in Vietnam and advise DFAT on policy and program engagement with the Government of Vietnam and other
  stakeholders.
• Technical Expertise: Provide advanced technical input on CCA, including science-based decision-making, climate systems approaches, and political economy insights, integrating these into DFAT’s programs and engagements.
• Mainstreaming CCA: Support DFAT staff and partners to embed CCA across all Australian-funded programs in Vietnam, with attention to gender-climate intersections.
• Partner Engagement: Collaborate with bilateral, regional, and global delivery partners to enhance integration and synergy across the CCA portfolio.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://tinyurl.com/2tu34n7n

About You

• Formal qualifications and university degree in climate change adaptation or relevant field
• Well established career and extensive experience working in relevant role(s)
• Demonstrated ability to work with Government of Vietnam, or in a similar context, to progress climate change adaptation programming (ODA or non ODA)
• Demonstrated ability to work on or with ODA programs and international donors and systems
• Demonstrated ability to work in a socially inclusive way, including awareness and sensitivity to experiences of different demographics
• Demonstrated understanding of Vietnam context

HOW TO APPLY

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Please submit

1. Your CV
2. A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31 August 2025 12:00pm AEST
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.

About the Organization

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading
implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to
climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

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