Climate Change Adaptation Capacity Building Advisor in Ghana
NGO MONDO
GHANA DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATION LBG
Tamale, Ghana
Description
Mondo in Estonia is sending a volunteer to Northern Ghana which faces challenges due to reliance on rain-fed farming and poverty. Climate change worsens conditions with erratic rainfall, droughts, rising temperatures, and flooding, impacting agriculture, water security, livelihoods, and employment. Rural communities must adopt short-term adaptation strategies and build long-term resilience. Key activities are as follows: • Conducting climate vulnerability analyses and developing intervention options. • Building capacity to implement strategies, including: • Energy saving. • Reduce, reuse, repair, and recycle. • Food management. • Income diversification. • Sustainable farming with organic inputs. • Facilitating networking and stakeholder engagement in climate action.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
GDCA will arrange accommodation close to the office, typically a one- or two-bedroom self-contained flat with soft furnishings for comfort. Utilities, including water, electricity, Internet, and satellite TV, will be included. The flat will have basic kitchen facilities for meal preparation. Alternatively, participants can purchase meals from restaurants or food vendors, though caution is advised with vendors. GDCA will provide transport for official duties. Local taxis and tricycles are available. Foreigners may drive with an international license.
Training during the activity
Trainings during the activity are as follows. Climate change literacy (e.g., vulnerability, mitigation, adaptation, greenhouse gasses). Climate vulnerability assessment. Climate mitigation strategies Climate adaptation strategies. Gender equality and empowering women in climate actions.
Participant profile
Education: A degree in Agriculture, Climate Studies, Rural Development, Social Sciences, or any related field is desirable but not mandatory. Equivalent practical experience or strong interest in these areas is welcomed. Experience: • Interest or some experience in capacity building, training, climate change, or rural/community development. • Willingness to work with communities, with any prior experience being a plus. • Interest in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of community development programs, with training available for those new to this area. Skills: • An interest in facilitation and training, with an openness to learning how to design and deliver workshops. • Good communication skills in English or a willingness to improve communication abilities. • A collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Interest in gender equality and inclusive development, with opportunities to gain further knowledge. • Adaptability to work in diverse, rural, or remote settings, with support provided for effective collaboration. Technical Competencies: • A keen interest in learning about Climate Change and its development aspects. • Openness to gaining skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting, with training provided if needed.
Activity dates
A total of 16 week(s) during the period 15/02/2025 to 10/10/2025
Activity location
Tamale, Ghana
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Activity topics
Disaster prevention and recovery
Environment and natural protection
Post Disaster relief
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/01/2025 17:53