Afghanistan: Climate Change and Environment Coordinator (Expatriate)

Sep 30, 2025 (Deadline: 2026-09-11) | Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees
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DACAAR is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization that supports sustainable development in Afghanistan through promoting the ability of local communities to decide upon and manage their own development process. The organisation employs around 900 staff (National & International). Core thematic areas are: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Natural Resource Management; Small Scale Enterprise Development; Women’s Economic Opportunities.

DACAAR is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce. We warmly invite applications from all segments of society. Each candidate will be assessed based solely on their individual merits. We particularly encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply.

Position Description:

The Climate Change and Environment Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and implementation of environmental sustainability and climate resilience initiatives. This role plays a key part in integrating climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies into organizational programs, operations, and policies, while ensuring compliance with environmental safeguards and contributing to both national and international climate commitments.

Working collaboratively with internal teams, external stakeholders, communities, and relevant government and non-government agencies, the Coordinator supports the implementation of climate change policies and drives the delivery of climate adaptation, mitigation, environmental protection programs, and policy advocacy efforts.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability, or a closely related field is required.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in climate change, environmental program coordination, or sustainable development is required.

  • Strong understanding of international climate policy frameworks (e.g., Paris Agreement, UNFCCC), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and national environmental/climate policies.
  • Proven track record in donor engagement, proposal writing, and resource mobilization.
  • Excellent project design, management, communication, and technical report-writing skills.
  • Demonstrated experience working with participatory approaches and in multicultural, multi-stakeholder environments.

Desirable Skills:

  • Familiarity with climate finance mechanisms, including but not limited to the Green Climate Fund (GCF, GEF), Adaptation Fund, and bilateral donors.
  • Experience with GIS, remote sensing, or climate modeling tools is a strong asset.
  • Understanding of environmental safeguards and ESMS (Environmental and Social Management Systems) is an advantage.
  • Ability to coordinate with government institutions, civil society, and private sector actors on climate resilience and adaptation initiatives.

The Key expected Deliverables from the position (Coordinator-Climate and Environment):

  • Development and implementation of the Climate and Environment Annual Work Plan.
  • Preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports on climate and environmental activities.
  • Conducting climate vulnerability and risk assessments across relevant sectors and regions of the organization.
  • Design and dissemination of awareness-raising and training materials for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Preparation of stakeholder engagement and coordination reports, including meeting documentation and updates.
  • Review the existing climate and environment policy, and as needed arise develop and roll out a Green Operational Policy (internal environmental sustainability guidelines and strategies).
  • Successful submission and signing of at least two climate/environment-related funding proposals
  • Compilation of a comprehensive end-of-year impact report, highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

Languages: English fluency in written and spoken is required and understanding the local language is an advantage.

Employment Benefits.

  • In addition to the monthly salary, the following package is also provided:
  • A return air ticket between employee home address and Kabul at the beginning and end of the assignment.
  • R&R: 5 paid working days of leave upon completing Eight weeks of continuous stay (excluding weekend and public holidays) inside Afghanistan.
  • Covering the expenses occurred (travel and accommodation) during R&R maximum up to USD 1400/- (One Thousand and four hundred US dollars only).
  • Annual Leave: 25 paid working days per year (2.08 days per month).
  • Public holidays: 10 days per year.
  • Travel, Health and life insurance coverage for the duration of your employment.
  • Accommodation: shared accommodation, reasonably furnished, all utility costs covered, civilian guard’s coverage 24/7, no housekeeping services provided.
  • Excess baggage allowance: cost of maximum 20 KGs upon arrival and departure (provided based on receipts).
  • Free lunch during weekdays.
  • Pick up and drop service to and from work.
  • Accommodation while traveling to the field.

Procedure for submission of applications:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an Updated DACAAR Job Application Form along with introduction letter and CV online to jobs@dacaar.org or a Hard copy to HR Department in DACAAR main office Kabul.

Important Note:

  • Applications without DACAAR’s UPDATED Job Application Form will not be considered.
  • Application without Vacancy Number will not be considered.
  • UPDATED DACAAR job application form can be obtained from; DACAAR website www.dacaar.org/, ACBAR Website: www.acbar.org/; jobs.af websites, and DACAAR Main Office Kabul.
  • Applications submitted as .RAR file or if the size exceeds 2MB, will not be accepted by the system
  • Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted and called for the written test/ interview.
  • All expatriate positions are non-family duty stations.