Specialist-Adaptation & Resilience (A&R)

Develop a 5-year strategic roadmap for the A&R vertical aligned with CCF’s mission and ecosystem needs. 

Build the vertical end-to-end including strategy, programmes, partnerships, fundraising, talent planning, and impact measurement. 

Conceptualise, design, and launch large-scale adaptation and resilience programmes (community-based, industry-led, policy-supported). 

Oversee implementation, M&E, and reporting frameworks for A&R programmes. 

Lead fundraising for the vertical — CSR, philanthropic donors, multilaterals, impact investors, and corporate climate programmes. 

Represent CCF in national/international forums to position CCF as a credible leader in climate adaptation. 

Oversee development of high-quality research briefs, policy notes, insights, case studies, and sector publications. 

Drive climate risk assessments, vulnerability mapping, and resilience modelling (where relevant). 

Mentor junior team members and build a small A&R team over time. 

Contribute to organisation-wide strategic initiatives, including climate entrepreneurship, ecosystem partnerships, and cross-vertical collaborations. 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Sustainability, Resilience Studies, Disaster Management, Engineering, Social Sciences, or related fields. 

10–12 years of experience in climate adaptation, resilience, sustainability, community development, or public policy. 

Strong experience in programme leadership, not only project management. 

Demonstrated success in fundraising, developing large proposals, managing donor relationships, and closing CSR/philanthropic/multilateral grants. 

Experience in managing multi-stakeholder programmes with government, INGOs, multilaterals, academia, and corporate partners. 

Technical understanding of adaptation frameworks such as: 

Climate risk & vulnerability assessments 

Resilience planning 

Nature-based solutions 

Community-based adaptation 

Resilient infrastructure, water/climate services 

Climate finance mechanisms (preferred) 

Strategic leadership with ability to build a vertical independently. 

Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities. 

Excellent relationship management, networking, and communication skills. 

Ability to manage complex projects with multiple partners and timelines. 

Entrepreneurial and proactive working style, comfortable with scalability and innovation.