Senior Climate Policy & Regulatory Expert – South Caucasus

Acted

Who we are

Acted works with 19 million people across 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian, development, climate and environmental programming. We draw on deep contextual knowledge and embrace emerging technologies to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect and restore our planet. Working in collaboration with a growing ecosystem of local, national and international partners, we pursue one shared objective: a 3Zero World – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.

Who we are looking for

You bring the core competencies required for classical humanitarian and development work, alongside an active climate and environmental conscience, and you can navigate the challenges that arise when human and environmental suffering intersect. You have an entrepreneurial mindset: you see opportunities, connect dots, adapt your approach to different environments, and take measured risks in pursuit of results. You balance principles with pragmatism, and ambition with humility.

You will be in charge of

Objective of the Assignment

To lead the development and strengthening of climate policy and regulatory frameworks aligned with GCF requirements and international climate finance mechanisms.

Scope of Work

• Lead policy and regulatory gap analysis related to climate and GCF engagement
• Guide development of regulatory and policy documents
• Ensure alignment with GCF, GEF, MDBs
• Provide technical oversight across deliverables
• Support integration of outputs into institutional systems
• Contribute to stakeholder consultations and validation

Key Deliverables

• Inputs to gap analysis report
• Contribution to at least 7 regulatory/policy documents
• Strategic guidance notes
• Inputs to final report

Reporting Line

Reports to Team Leader / Project Manager and coordinates with the consulting team.

Expected skills and qualifications

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field
• 6–8 years of experience in climate policy and regulatory development
• Experience with GCF (mandatory requirement), GEF, MDBs
• Strong analytical and drafting skills
• Fluency in English

Conditions

• Salary, depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
• Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
• Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
• One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
• Psychological assistance
• This position is classified as an international staff position under Acted’s recruitment framework. Eligibility for an international contract is therefore required.

Join us

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: Senior Climate Expert/SC

Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.