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Senior Specialist - Humanitarian Diplomacy (Heat)

SeniorFull-timeHybridSydney NSW, AustraliaMelbourne VIC, AustraliaCanberra ACT, AustraliaPeople and culturePosted 2 hours agoVerified 5 days ago
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About the job

The Senior Specialist – Humanitarian Diplomacy (Heat) at Australian Red Cross is a vital position focused on addressing the impacts of extreme heat on vulnerable communities. This job plays a crucial role in leading national engagement and influence efforts to drive systems change through collaboration with various stakeholders. The team thrives on partnership, innovation, and a shared commitment to humanitarian principles.

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You'll be responsible for

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Leading strategy development

Lead the co-development and implementation of the Humanitarian Diplomacy and Policy Heat Engagement Strategy, ensuring alignment with the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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Collaborating with stakeholders

Collaborate with key stakeholders on developing a strategic partnership framework that mobilises government agencies, community organisations, research institutions, and private sector partners around shared heat-resilience and policy-reform priorities.
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Building coalitions

Build and convene cross-agency coalitions, alongside the Urban Climate Resilience Program team, focused on strengthening community resilience to extreme heat and climate-related risks.

Key criteria

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Climate adaptation knowledge

Comprehensive understanding of Australian climate adaptation policies.

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Multi-stakeholder engagement experience

Demonstrated experience developing engagement strategies for diverse stakeholders.

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Analytical and communication skills

Proven ability to produce compelling policy briefs and narratives.

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4 criteria for this job
Climate adaptation knowledge
Comprehensive understanding of Australian climate adaptation policies.

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Multi-stakeholder engagement experience
Demonstrated experience developing engagement strategies for diverse stakeholders.

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Analytical and communication skills
Proven ability to produce compelling policy briefs and narratives.

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Political knowledge
Sound understanding of government dynamics and reform opportunities.

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