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ABOUT GCA

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization with the vision of helping countries adapt to climate impacts. We will achieve this vision by working as a solutions broker to catalyse action and support for adaptation solutions, from the international to the local, in partnership with the public and private sector, to ensure we learn from each other and work together for a climate resilient future.

GCA is a fast growing organisation with its headquarters in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with a Research and Innovation hub in Groningen and with regional offices in Abidjan, Bangladesh and Beijing. GCA’s global strategy is implemented under three pillars of Knowledge, Programs, and Advocacy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Overview

The Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) Program Assistant is responsible for supporting the work of the Climate Vulnerable Forum’s CVF work stream. They will assist in the planning and organizing of work stream activities.

This role is within the CVF & V20 Support Program and reports to the CVF Program Coordinator.

Areas of responsibility

As detailed below, the Program Assistant will focus on contributing to the CVF work including in the following areas:

• Administration: Provide the administrative support necessary to ensure the effective running of the CVF operations. This can include contracting service providers, supporting the preparation of travel arrangements, managing correspondence, and arranging meetings, among others.
• Communications: Support internal and external communication processes, including through liaison with CVF members and partners in Rotterdam or abroad; website updating; social media management; and other related tasks.
• Programmatic support: Contribute to the implementation of the CVF different activities according to need through the performance of tasks such as document drafting, desk research, support in the organization of program-related events, and further tasks as required.

Additionally, the Program Assistant may be requested to perform any other relevant tasks of an organizational or substantive nature as directed by the supervisor according to evolving CVF programmatic and project needs.