Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

GIZ Bangladesh Job Circular 2026 – জিআইজেড বাংলাদেশে নিয়োগ বিজ্ঞপ্তি

ক্যাটাগরি: INGO Job Circular

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federal enterprise with worldwide operations. GIZ supports the German Government in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ has been working as a development partner of Bangladesh since 1972 under bilateral agreement.

Position Name: Junior Advisor - Climate Change
Project: Supporting the Localization of National Climate Adaptation Targets (LOCAT)
Number of Position: 01
Job Location: Dhaka
Contract Duration: Till June 2027 (with possibility of extension)
Band: 03
Application Deadline: 10 November 2026

A. Tasks (Responsibilities):

The position holder is responsible for the following tasks:

• Support the implementation of Output 1 of the project, including coordinating activities and facilitating the mobilisation of project implementing partners and target groups at the field level.
• Support the AV in the joint operational planning of project activities with relevant stakeholders for the assigned component.
• Assist the AV in coordination of the operational aspects i.e. contract follow-up, logistics arrangements, etc. with relevant internal stakeholders for the designated output.
• Support the AV in liaising and collaborating with government institutions, development partners, research organisations, and other relevant agencies to identify opportunities for collaboration within the assigned output.
• Undertake research and mapping of ongoing urban climate action initiatives at national and international levels.
• Support the AV in managing and supervising designated national and international consultants, consulting firms, and other technical service providers.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies for delivering capacity development activities under the project.
• Assist in the formulation of terms of reference, selection, supervision, and performance evaluation of short-term experts.
• Contribute to the design, organization, and facilitation of workshops, seminars, consultation meetings, training programmes, and knowledge-sharing events.

B. Required Qualifications, Competencies and Experience:

Academic Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Development Studies, Climate Change, Geography, Environmental Studies, Disaster Management, or another relevant discipline. Master's degree is preferable.
• Postgraduate diploma or advanced professional training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or another relevant field will be considered an asset.

Professional Experience:

• 3 years of professional experience in adaptation of urban climate change, urban development disaster risk reduction, local governance, or other related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting the planning and implementation of project activities at the city level.
• Knowledge and expertise in at least three of the following areas: (i) urban and local development planning; (ii) climate change adaptation and resilience; (iii) Geographic Information Systems (GIS); and (iv) Nature-based solutions (NBS) in urban contexts.

Other Knowledge & Additional Competences:

• Good understanding in applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and digital survey and research tools (e.g. KoboToolbox, SPSS, or similar applications).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, hands-on experience with digital data systems, and familiarity with modern IT systems.
• Good understanding of development cooperation and experience working with bilateral and/or multilateral development organisations.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• Fluency in spoken and written Bangla and English.

Application Instructions:

We only accept electronic applications. Please submit your CV in .pdf format (word document will not be accepted).

Apply Here (Online Application)

Important Note: Last Date of Application: 10 November 2026. No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. GIZ is an equal opportunity employer.