The Senior Climate Change Officer position will integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies into land related polices, planning and management practices in alignment with Fiji’s national and international climate commitments. This role involves providing expert advice, conducting research, and supporting the development of strategies to enhance climate resilience and mitigate climate change impacts on land resources. A critical component of the role is identifying and securing climate finance opportunities and developing high-quality funding proposals to support TLTB’s climate initiatives. The position requires a strong understanding of climate science, land management principles, and relevant policies, as well as excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and proposal writing skills. The officer will also monitor and evaluate climate related projects to ensure effective implementation and impact.

The position reports to the Manager Research and Policy and based at the TLTB Head Office in Suva.

Job description:	Key Outcomes: Research on climate change risks, resilience, and adaptation strategies designed, conducted and disseminated. The development and implementation of climate-resilient land administration policies led. Climate change considerations into land use planning, cadastral systems, and land tenure reforms integrated. Enforcement of the Environment Management Act 2005, Climate Change Act 2021, and other related legislations in land-related sectors supported. Cross-sectoral initiatives involving land, forestry, agriculture, and environment coordinated Climate-related land projects and report on progress to stakeholders and donors monitored and evaluated. Liaison with non-government organizations (NGOs), government agencies, Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Environment & Climate Change, and other relevant Ministries to promote climate-resilient land practices. Training and awareness programs for our officers and landowners conducted. Databases of climate finance opportunities and track proposal outcomes on land degradation, emissions from land use, and climate vulnerability mapping maintained. Implementation of climate change initiatives in the land sector monitored and their effectiveness evaluated Compliance with relevant environmental regulations and international agreements ensured and national reporting requirements contributed.
Minimum Qualifications / Experience	Postgraduate qualification in Climate Change, Environmental Science, Land Management or related field. Degree in Environmental Science and Climate Change with minimum 5 – 7 years’ experience in climate change, land administration, or natural resource management.
Compensation:	Grade 8 of the TLTB salary scale on a three-year contract.
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	Applications for the above vacancies will close on Friday, 19^th September 2025 at 4.00pm TLTB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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