Environmental scientist for regional climate protection initiatives (m/f/x)  

Misereor, the organization for development cooperation, stands up for people who are denied the right to live in dignity, freedom and with sufficient and healthy care, regardless of skin color, origin, gender or religion. Misereor works hand in hand with its project partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America and supports people in making lasting positive changes to their lives through their own efforts. In view of global, socio-ecological issues of the future, Misereor draws attention in Germany and Europe to the causes of injustice, poverty and climate change and campaigns for political change.

Fundación Jubileo is a respected church foundation in Bolivia that has made a name for itself in the fields of development research, political and economic analysis and human rights work. It is now seeking to expand its expertise in the field of climate change by bringing in a specialist with the relevant knowledge.

Bolivia’s economy, which is heavily based on extractivism, contributes significantly to climate change, which jeopardises the livelihoods of the population. There is an urgent need for research and policy measures to address these challenges and promote sustainable development.

On behalf of Misereor, AGIAMONDO is looking for the next possible date for a Environmental scientist for regional climate protection initiatives (m/f/x).

Your Tasks

• You will actively participate in Fundación Jubileo’s scientific team and support them in the area of methods and tools for researching and analyzing the effects of climate change on the economy and society. 
• You will advise Fundación Jubileo staff on effective approaches to dealing with the challenges of climate change and its consequences in connection with the country’s economic development. 
• You will support the development of a strategy for political influence in relation to climate change.
• You analyze international norms and mechanisms to mitigate climate change and their applicability to Bolivia.
• You will support the training of Fundación Jubileo employees in relation to standards, regulators, instruments and mechanisms in the area of climate change mitigation.
• You support the planning and implementation of public events, round tables and conferences to discuss climate change issues.

Your Profile

• ​​​​You have a university degree in climate, environmental or geosciences. 
• You have in-depth knowledge of climate change and its impacts, ideally with a focus on Latin America.
• You have experience in scientific analysis and research on the effects of climate change
• You have worked on the effects of climate change on the economy and the development of appropriate strategies for mitigation, adaptation and resilience. 
• You are familiar with international norms and mechanisms to mitigate climate change and its impacts
• You have excellent consulting and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts to target audiences.
• You are proficient in Spanish, German and English to at least B2 level.
• You are in good physical health to live and work at an altitude of over 3,500m.
• You are an EU citizen or Swiss national and identify with the goals and concerns of church development cooperation and support them convincingly.   

What AGIAMONDO offers:

• Individual and thorough preparation
• Three-year contract, social security and remuneration in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act (Entwicklungshelfergesetz)
• Cultural, language or other professional training, as well as coaching and supervision, individual advice

We look forward to receiving your complete online application in *PDF format (cover letter, Europass CV, references) by no later than 09/06/2024 via the Vacancies section of our website.