Government Liaison Officer

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

  • Thailand
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
About Asian Disaster Preparedness CenterADPC is an autonomous international organization established for scientific, educational, developmental, and humanitarian purposes with a vision of safer communities and sustainable development through disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific. Established in 1986 as a technical capacity building center, ADPC has grown and expanded its role to be for scientific, educational, developmental and humanitarian purposes. ADPC employs a wide range of professional expertise typically required for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Resilience (CR) in an effective manner.Through its work, ADPC supports the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the New Urban Agenda, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the agenda defined at the World Humanitarian Summit in 2016, and other relevant international frameworks.For details, please refer to ADPC website atThe Risk Analytics and Climate Services Department is a multi-disciplinary team of experts committed to providing innovative, science-based solutions for actions to adapt to climate change and mitigate the impacts of disasters. These lead to risk-informed developments in the sectors such as agriculture, transportation, water resources, and health.ADPC currently cooperates with Thailand’s Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) on a Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness project, entitled “Enhancing Thailand’s Capacity for Climate Adaptation through Risk-informed Anticipatory Actions to Flood and Drought,” until July 2027. The project aims to support Thailand, specifically the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning, to strengthen the ability to anticipate and respond to climate-induced disasters. It focuses on improving disaster risk management through enhanced early warning systems, anticipatory action planning, and climate resilience financing mechanisms.ADPC seeks a qualified candidate to support the project’s day-to-day work at the Department of Climate Change and Environment, while coordinating closely with ADPC on the project activities.Responsibilities and Tasks:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships among the project team members, including DCCE and ADPC, as well as other government stakeholders
  • Attend all the meetings relevant to the project and make a meeting note or a report from each meeting for DCCE and ADPC
  • Coordinate all internal/external communications and meetings among the working teams, between DCCE and ADPC, and with external stakeholders
  • Collect data, information, and documents from DCCE and other government agencies to support project activities
  • Support the project team in interviews, consultations, and focus-group discussions
  • Provide administrative and technical support to DCCE and the project team at ADPC
  • Facilitate discussions in workshops and trainings as suitable
  • Provide technical input to the concept note for GCF submission
  • Provide logistical support to the team, including that of DCCE and ADPC, for events, travel arrangement, and any support as required to facilitate the mission
  • Prepare agenda and completion reports for the stakeholder consultation workshops and training events
  • Support the Project Manager and DCCE in drafting official letters
  • Occasionally translate documents between Thai and English as requested by the supervisor
  • Design, maintain, and periodically update a comprehensive guidebook for assessing climate finance from key international sources such as Adaptation Fund (AF), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and, where possible, the emerging Loss and Damage Fund. The guidebook shall outline eligibility criteria, application procedures, assessment requirement, relevant documentation to serve as a practical reference for government agencies and stakeholders in Thailand.
  • Collect, review, and analyze relevant information on the application processes of the respective funds to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the content, and provide technical inputsand recommendations to strengthen Thailand’s capacity to access climate finance.
  • Liaise and coordinate with relevant national and international entities to facilitate the exchange of information, experiences, and best practices in preparation of project proposals and supporting documentation for climate applications.
  • Support the organization and felicitation of training sessions, workshops, and other capacity-building activities aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of government officials and relevant stakeholders in effectively utilizing the guidebook to access finance opportunities.
Working Principles:The Consultant will report to ADPC’s Project Manager of the Enhancing Thailand’s Capacity for Climate Adaptation through Risk-informed Anticipatory Actions to Flood and Drought project, while working closely with DCCE staff and other team members of the project.Qualifications:The Consultant is expected to possess the following qualifications.
  • The candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in climate/environmental policy, public policy, governance, business administration, political science, economics, geography, or similar fields.
  • Master’s degree in one of the above fields of study will be strongly considered.
  • Work experience in climate change, environmental management, climate science, disaster management, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in climate finance mechanisms, including the Adaptation Fund (AF), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), will be considered favorably.
  • Proven experience in preparing or supporting the preparation of funding proposals, guidance materials, or policy document related to climate adaptation and mitigation, will be considered favorably.
  • Demonstrated working experience or engagement with Thai Government agencies will be considered favorably.
  • Experience in capacity-building activities, including the design and delivery of training or workshops for government officials and stakeholders, will be considered favorably.
  • Strong English communication skill is required.
  • Proven experience of working in a diverse and multicultural environment is preferred.
  • Proven ability to work with tight deadlines and flexibility is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are desirable.
  • The consultant must be fluent in Thai (reading, writing, and speaking).
Duty Station: Thailand’s Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE), and occasionally ADPC Office in BangkokDuration: The total time of the assignment and the period would be 21 months.Between October 2025 to June 2027Itinerary: Official travel may be required; all work-related travel costs will be covered by ADPC such as economy class flight ticket, land transportation, DSA and other related costs as applicable as per the ADPC policies.Condition of payment: Payment will be made on a monthly basis, upon submission of a timesheet for the respective month, subject to formal approval by ADPC’s Project Manager and the Director of the Risk Analytics and Climate Services Department.Selection Method:The consultant will be selected in accordance with ADPC’s recruitment process.

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