View Vacancy - Climate Change Policy Manager

The British Embassy in Cairo is seeking a Climate Change Policy Manager grade C4 (L) to start as soon as possible.

Main purpose of the job:

To coordinate British Embassy Cairo’s work to combat Climate Change, including diplomatic action to support delivery of the 26th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) in December 2020.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To coordinate implementation of the Embassy’s COP26 strategy for Egypt, working closely with economic, political, prosperity and communications colleagues. This will include ensuring that delivery COP26 objectives supports long-term decarbonisation, and resilience & adaptation objectives in Egypt, including clean growth, energy transition, transport and industrial decarbonisation, nature-based solutions and green finance.
• To coordinate with Whitehall colleagues on engagement with Egypt, advising on local sensitivities and Egypt’s priorities; including briefing for ministers and senior officials.
• To liaise with officials in the Egyptian government including in Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Electricity and Ministry of Foreign Affairs on policy and operational elements of delivering COP26. This will include advising and supporting engagement between senior officials (including the Ambassador) and Ministers.
• To plan and implement engagement with non-Government actors. This will include building relationships with working level contacts in sub-national authorities (cities, states, provinces), representatives of businesses, and civil society activists
• To manage Ministerial and official visits from the UK related to COP26 and climate events in Egypt. This could include planning and advising on visit agendas, coordinating with media colleagues, and supporting in events as required.
• To hold a corporate responsibility objective eg supporting Learning and Development Committee, Good Management Campaign, or Charter Committee which focuses on promoting teamwork.

Key Competencies:

• Collaborating and Partnering - People skilled in this area are team players who create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.
• Delivering at Pace - Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.
• Leading and Communicating - Effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. It’s about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens.
• Seeing the Big Picture – Is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs.

• Fluency in English and Arabic (both oral and written), minimum level required C2 under the CEFRL or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, for instance, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, Climate and Environment Science, etc.
• A minimum of 2+ years of experience working for an organisation in a relevant field, for example, working for/with national or regional government, international organizations or agencies, preferably in climate change.
• Strong understanding of international climate change policy, with relevant experience including from university or previous professional work experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of managing diverse and senior level relationships.