Nature-based Solutions Mainstreaming Advisor

Country: New Caledonia (France) Organization: Pacific Community Closing date: 18 Oct 2026 Description The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. The Climate Change and Sustainability (CCS) Division enables the SPC to strengthen and streamline its climate change actions by consolidating the Organization's existing work under strategic and technical leadership. Furthermore, it guides the SPC's actions on climate change and environmental sustainability, works collaboratively with the Organization's regional and international partners, and promotes the integration of these issues into all development activities conducted by the Organization's divisions. The role – the Nature-based Solutions Mainstreaming Advisor will be responsible for the mainstreaming of NbS throughout SPC activities and partnerships to tackle the climate change crisis in the high-priority nature-based solutions and/or the adaptation and climate resilient sector. The key responsibilities of the role include the following: NbS coordination for a SPC programmatic approach • Contribute to the development of an NbS organisational strategy, supported by key internal stakeholders and describing specific operational pillars. • Develop, execute, and manage an operational plan and yearly workplans for SPC to expand its work on NbS through mainstreaming the concept and use of the standard and guidelines within the organisation’s portfolio. • Provide technical oversight and quality assurance to all related initiatives on NbS, including trainings and briefing sessions. • Provide technical leadership to ideas, concepts, projects, and portfolio development across the organisation. • Provide regular updates to senior management about the progress. • Working with SPC’s technical divisions, Strategic Planning and Learning, communication and senior leadership teams to develop and implement a communication strategy to enhance SPC’s visibility and profiling on NbS, with the aim to facilitate fundraising opportunities and maintaining SPC’s leadership role regionally. • Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation and learning framework to track progress and impact across all SPC’s activities. • Technically support the growth of SPC’s portfolio on climate change and biodiversity by contributing to mainstream NbS at operational and strategic level. Facilitate SPC-Donors collaborations on NbS ; Growth of SPC’s NbS portfolio development and service provision through pursuing resource mobilisation opportunities • Design and lead engagements to mainstreaming and upscaling of NbS in donors work, globally. • Identify and leverage opportunities for joint advocacy on NbS, including through webinars, events at international gatherings and workshops. • Showcase SPC and donors’ contribution to the topic of NbS through group trainings and professional courses with an aim to further strengthen partnership with existing or potential donors. • Identify and approach new donors to establish SPC’s partnership to secure resources for setting up SPC’s NbS services in close coordination with the Integration and Resource Mobilisation team. • Pursue and unlock new funding opportunities for NbS coordination, technical service provision and portfolio expansion with public and private donors and investors. • Provide consistent strategic engagement with existing NbS donors and framework partners on NbS. Technical Oversight and management of Kiwa initiative and PPIN • Lead and support the HR and recruitment processes for dedicated NbS projects, including Kiwa Initiative and PPIN, • Oversee the budget planning of dedicated projects, • Provide leadership, engagement and operational guidance to contribute to the effective delivery of CCES NbS projects (Kiwa Initiative and PPIN), liaising with other implementing partners, SPC project teams recruited under these projects and SPC divisions, as appropriate. • Coordinate and finalize reporting requirements of PPIN and Kiwa initiative ensuring both projects reporting and overall CCES results reporting in close collaboration with SPL. Mainstreaming of NbS as priorities to relevant for a • Provide support for the effective contextualisation of the IUCN global standards on NbS. • Contribute to institutional awareness, briefings and regional/national strategies. • Manage communications and relationships with SPC’s members and partners for NbS promotion, especially in view of joint opportunities for action. • Further enhance the relevance and develop the regional activities of SPC in NbS, according to emerging global issues and opportunities and according to SPC’s organisational values and mandate. • Contribute to UNFCCC and CBD negotiations by promoting benefits of NbS. People Management • Provide day-to-day management of the direct report. • Lead the performance appraisal and process for staff. • Ensure that staff receive appropriate training and career development opportunities. • Foster an environment that promotes high performance, collaboration and shared purpose in line with SPC’s values. For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description. Key selection criteria Qualifications • A Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Environment, Conservation, Sustainable Development, Monitoring and Evaluation and Education or related fieldsor equivalent body of knowledge and experience. Technical expertise • At least 10 years of relevant experience in international development and climate change areas. • Over 5 years of experience in medium-large, complex climate change project management or development. • At least 2 years of experience in people management. • Thorough understanding of project management including project cycles, log-frames, monitoring and evaluation, and risk management. • An established leadership and management track record including evidence of being able to develop influential, high level regional or international policy networks. • Proven experience in working cross-functionally with a wide range of partners. • Skilled convenor of actors from different sectors of society. Experience in communicating and collaborating with local, national, and regional stakeholders, donors to achieve collective outcomes. • Strong training and facilitation skills. • Experience in designing NbS strategies and materials to meet communities, NGOs and government’s needs. Language skills • Excellent English with very strong communication and presentations skills. Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness • Knowledge of Pacific Island countries and territories is an advantage Salary, terms and conditions Contract Duration – This contract is budgeted for 3 years and is subject to renewal depending on funding and performance. Remuneration – the Nature-based Solutions Mainstreaming Advisor is a band 11 position in SPC’s 2026 salary scale, with a starting salary range of SDR (special drawing rights) 4,397-5,400 per month, which converts to approximately XPF 634,433-779,190 (USD 5,892-7,236; EUR 5,317-6,530). SPC salaries are not presently subject to income tax in New Caledonia. An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale will be based on annual performance reviews. Benefits for Staff in a position advertised internationally (EPAI) whose duty station is Noumea – SPC provides housing support in Noumea. Establishment and repatriation grant, removal expenses, airfares, home leave travel, health and life and disability insurances and education allowances are available for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum and other types of leave, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a 10% contribution). Languages – SPC’s working languages are English and French. Recruitment principles – SPC’s recruitment is based on merit and fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that is fair, transparent and non-discriminatory. SPC is an equal-opportunity employer, and is committed to cultural and gender diversity, including bilinguism, and will seek to attract and appoint candidates who respect these values. Due attention is given to gender equity and the maintenance of strong representation from Pacific Island professionals. If two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the selection panel, preference will begiven to the Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s private policy. How to apply Application procedure Closing date: 18 October 2026 – 11:00 pm (Noumea time) Job Reference: CR000624 Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/ Hard copies of applications will not be accepted. For your application to be considered, you must provide us with: • an updated resume with contact details for three professional referees • a cover letter detailing your skills, experience and interest in this position • responses to all screening questions Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed at shortlisting stage if all the above documents are not provided. Applicants should not attach copies of qualifications or letters of reference. Please ensure your documents are in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. SPC does not charge a fee to consider your application and will never ask for your banking or financial information during the recruitment process. Screening questions (maximum of 2.000 characters per question): • Climate change is widely recognized as one of the most significant threats to sustainable development in the Pacific region. In your view, what are the key linkages between climate change and development, and how should these linkages be considered when designing and implementing development programmes? • What strategy would you propose to mainstream Nature-based Solutions across SPC, and how would you engage different divisions to foster ownership, collaboration, and implementation? • What strategic considerations should guide the development of SPC's Nature-based Solutions portfolio and associated resource mobilization efforts to ensure both impact and long-term sustainability?