Senior Climate Change & Natural Resource Management Expert

Internal Recruitment

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                     Senior Climate Change & Natural Resource Management Expert  

                                     Mekong Land Initiative (MLI)

Closing date: October 05, 2025, at 23:59 ICT.

Location: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and/or Vietnam

Project Duration: 4-years

One Oxfam Grade: C1

Salary and benefits: N/A

Department purpose: The Oxfam in Asia regional platform contributes to and implements Oxfam’s Global Objectives and Strategy and leads the implementation of Oxfam in Asia’s Strategic Framework, by providing vision and strategic direction to all of Oxfam’s work in Asia. This includes Oxfam’s humanitarian responses and the localization of humanitarian leadership, long-term development programming, and influencing work. Responsible and accountable for the strategic direction and effective management of the programming in Mekong Region, effective management of financial and human resources in line with Oxfam policy and providing high-level support and representation for advocacy, fundraising, and any other representational purposes in support of Oxfam’s work and interest while ensuring gender justice and feminist principles are adopted.

Team purpose: The Mekong Land Initiative Programme (MLIP) is to ensure that smallholder women and men farmers particularly those from ethnic minority groups enjoy secure, equitable, and sustained access to agricultural land and forests, while benefiting from responsible agricultural investments (RAI) and sustainable livelihoods.  Funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) the programme operates across Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV), delivery four interlinked outcomes: 

1. Capacitate and connect multi-stakeholder alliances to regional and global initiatives,
2. Strengthen legal and policy frameworks on customary tenure rights and RAI through informed engagement,
3. Enable alliances to leverage funding and to translate land governance reforms into action, and
4. Foster cross-country learning and regional exchange.

Job purpose: Oxfam seeks an experienced Senior Climate Change & Natural Resource Management Expert to provide technical leadership and advisory support on climate adaptation, mitigation, and the sustainable management of natural resources across the Mekong region. The role will ensure that climate resilience is integrated into land governance and agricultural programming, while supporting ecosystem-based approaches that balance livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. The role requires proven technical leadership in SDC-funded programmes, donor compliance, inclusive and conflict-sensitive approaches, and the ability to drive policy influence and sustainable systemic change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise on climate-smart approaches in land governance, agriculture, and natural resource management.
• Conduct and integrate climate risk assessments into programme design and policy advocacy.
• Support governments, CSOs, and communities in developing ecosystem-based adaptation and mitigation strategies.
• Promote the sustainable use and management of land, water, and forests in line with climate resilience objectives.
• Advise on aligning programme interventions with national climate policies, NDCs, and regional climate strategies.
• Strengthen the capacity of partners and stakeholders on climate adaptation, mitigation, and resource governance.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and innovations for knowledge sharing and donor reporting.
• Collaborate with other Senior Experts (Land Governance, GESI, Agroecology, MEL) to ensure climate resilience is mainstreamed across all thematic areas.

Job Requirements

Skills, Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in climate change adaptation/mitigation, ecosystem management, or sustainable natural resource management.
• Relevant higher education in environmental science, climate studies, natural resource management, or related fields.
• Proven ability to integrate climate resilience into land governance and agricultural programmes.
• Demonstrated collaboration with government agencies, CSOs, and private sector actors.
• Professional experience in the Mekong region (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam) is an asset.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Desirable

• Knowledge of one or more regional languages: Lao, Vietnamese, Khmer, or Burmese.
• Experience engaging in regional climate or environmental governance platforms.
• Familiarity with international frameworks such as the Paris Agreement, SDGs, and Sendai Framework.

Key Competencies

• Technical expertise: Strong background in climate adaptation/mitigation and natural resource governance.
• Integration skills: Ability to embed climate resilience across land and agricultural programming.
• Policy influence: Skilled in engaging governments and regional actors on climate and environment policy.
• Sustainability focus: Commitment to ecosystem-based solutions that balance livelihoods and biodiversity.
• Collaboration: Strong ability to work in multi-country, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Communication: Excellent analytical, facilitation, and knowledge-sharing skills.

How To Apply

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