Ref.
2025/CAB/14208
Job offer type
Field staff jobs
Type of contract
Fixed-term contract (CDD)
Activity sectors
Climate and Energy ; Sustainable development
Deadline date
2025/11/30 15:10
Contract
Employee
Duration
12 mois renouvellable
Coordinator – AdaptAction Bangladesh (M/W)
Département Coopération Bilaterale et Mobilisation de l'Expertise - CBME > Pôle Jumelages et Activités Bilaterales des Admnistrations
Published on : 2025/11/07
ASIE
BANGLADESH
DHAKA
Mission description
AdaptAction Program
Launched in 2017 by AFD and implemented by AFD’s Climate and Nature unit in partnership with Expertise France, the AdaptAction program supports more than 30 partner countries to integrate climate adaptation into their public policy and investment planning. The overarching goal is to enhance the climate resilience of the most vulnerable populations, by turning adaptation strategies into concrete, operational, and fundable projects.
AdaptAction supports governments and national stakeholders through a flexible and demand-driven approach. The program covers four thematic pillars: (1) data and research, (2) governance and institutional support, (3) finance and project structuring, and (4) emergency response and Loss & Damage. Support provided is aligned with country priorities and involves capacity building, feasibility studies, technical assistance, and high-level dialogue.
AdaptAction Program in Bangladesh
Following a request from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), the AdaptAction program will be deployed in Bangladesh to support the operationalization of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP). A scoping mission was held in February 2025 by AFD’s Climate and Nature Unit.
AdaptAction will thus be a cornerstone of AFD’s strategy to increase the adaptation content of AFD sponsored projects and AFD’s climate finance in Bangladesh, contributing to the implementation of the country’s NAP through a package of technical assistance, data support, capacity building and project appraisal.
The AdaptAction programme aims to strengthen MoEFCC’s institutional role and coordination capacity in implementing the National Adaptation Plan (NAP), through organizational restructuring, capacity building, and dedicated national and international technical support. It also promotes the systematic integration of climate adaptation into public policies by developing tools, harmonized monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and interinstitutional coordination mechanisms.
To prepare the implementation of Component 2 activities requested by the MoEFCC, an international coordinator will be recruited. The coordinator will be responsible for leading program implementation on the ground, supporting MoEFCC teams, and ensuring programme coordination with AFD local and international teams, Expertise France, and key stakeholders. The coordinator will be based at AFD’s country office. In addition, two local staff will tentatively be recruited: a senior local expert, expected to be based in MoEFCC and an administrative and financial assistant based in AFD premises.
About AFD Group
AFD finances, supports, and accelerates transitions towards a fairer and more resilient world. Through its public sector and NGO financing activities, research, and publications, AFD supports governments and stakeholders across more than 100 countries to build sustainable solutions in response to social, environmental, economic and governance challenges. The Group includes AFD, which finances the public sector and NGOs; Proparco, which finances the private sector; and Expertise France, a technical cooperation agency. Together, the AFD Group is committed to the Sustainable Development Goals and aligned to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Project or context description
Responsibilities
· Support MoEFCC in steering and coordinating AdaptAction activities in line with national priorities
· Ensure implementation and follow-up of the work plan agreed with MoEFCC and the MoF
· Facilitate coordination of the program with other ministries and development partners
· Liaise with the experts mobilized/financed by the program, in coordination with MoEFCC
- Contribute to the development of technical documents, studies, and capacity-building activities, including by directly providing adaptation expertise
· Support the organization of activities: contribute to the tendering process (ToRs, evaluation of tenders) and quality control of technical studies, support to the organization of activities (eg workshops, field trips, etc.)
· Liaise with AFD on financial and technical management of the programme
· Facilitate the communication of the programme results and impacts
· Contribute to national coordination platforms (e.g., BCDP, NCECC)
· Ensure regular reporting and documentation of activities and results
· Support to the recruitment and daily coordination of the administrative and financial assistant of to be recruited by the program
· Support to the recruitment and close coordination with the senior local expert, expected to be recruited by the program and based in MoEFCC
Required profile
Qualifications
· Master’s degree in public policy, climate change, environmental sciences, or related field
Experience
· Minimum 7 years of professional experience in climate change, public policy, or development cooperation
· Proven experience in project coordination and stakeholder engagement
· Prior work experience with government agencies and/or international organizations in Bangladesh is an asset
· A good knowledge of financial institutions and large scale projects life cycle would be an asset
Competencies
· Strong understanding of climate adaptation and resilience challenges
· Ability to draft clear and concise technical documents and reports
· Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
· Fluency in English and French (written and spoken)
· Fluency in Bangla would be an asset
Additional information
Duration
12 months (renewable based on performance and funding availability) for a tentative total duration of up to 36 months
Contract Type
Expertise France fixed-term contract with expatriate package
Reporting
The Coordinator will report to AFD’s Climate and Nature Division and will work in close coordination with MoEFCC, AFD Office in Dhaka, Expertise France.
Expertise France will be responsible for contractual matters.
This position is part of the AdaptAction program implemented by Expertise France under the supervision of AFD’s Climate and Nature Division. The program is funded by AFD.
Deadline for application : 2025/11/30 15:10
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.