Technical Coordinator for Sustainable Agriculture, Environment Protection and Climate Change (m/f/d) full-time or part-time, start immediately

We at ADRA are an international humanitarian aid and development organisation. Our network is active in over 100 countries to support people to cope with crises and disasters in the short and medium term. We support people in their hope for improved living conditions with long-term projects in areas such as food security, education, climate change adaptation and sustainable livelihoods.

Are you looking for work that has meaning and serves the purpose of shaping a better future? Then you might be interested in our job offer:

Technical Coordinator for Sustainable Agriculture, Environment Protection and Climate Change (m/f/d)

Start Date: as soon as possible

Term: open-ended

Type of employment: full-time or part-time

Location: Germany (Weiterstadt or Berlin) or remote

Your tasks:

• Conceptual design and technical advice for colleagues and partner organizations in the programme focus area of sustainable agro-ecological food production, livestock farming and livelihoods
• Conceptual design and technical advice in the areas of environmental protection, climate change adaptation and mitigation, resource management and nature-based solutions
• Participation in internal and external technical working groups and networks (e.g. ADRA Germany Resilience Working Group, ADRA Network Technical Learning Labs)
• Contribution to ADRA Germany’s goal of increasing the socio-ecological resilience of communities in our partner countries
• Contribution to ADRA Germany’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2030

Your profile:

• At least 3 years of relevant practical experience
• Knowledge and understanding of climate resilient agricultural practices, as well as community engagement and agribusiness ( value chain development, market and private sector linkages´ – e.g. farmer field/market schools) is an advantage
• Very good language skills in English; German and other language skills are an advantage
• Very good analytical and conceptual skills
• Very good culturally sensitive advisory skills
• Presentation and networking skills

Our offer

In our growing and internationally operating organization, you can expect flat hierarchies as well as exciting challenges and tasks in a socially committed and value-oriented environment. With us, you will have the opportunity to act independently and make a difference with your commitment and dedication. You will receive comprehensive training for the position. ADRA offers you enough freedom for your ideas and personal development as well as an attractive salary (based on TVöD Bund).