About the role
Join a leading organisation driving climate resilience across Africa. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Climate Resilience Lead to provide technical and programme leadership across East, West and Southern Africa. The role will lead the design and delivery of inclusive, locally led climate resilience and disaster risk reduction programmes, strengthen partnerships with governments, donors and communities, and support policy influence and fundraising efforts.
Practical Action is an international development organization putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world. We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems, challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.
Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
Why join us?
At Practical Action, you will contribute to innovative solutions that improve the lives of millions of people facing poverty and climate vulnerability. You’ll join a collaborative regional team working across Africa, gaining exposure to major institutional donors, partnership development, and large-scale programme design, a strong foundation for a career in international development.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Are you suitably qualified, highly competent, innovative, and motivated to be part of Practical Action? Apply now and be part of a team shaping narratives and driving change across Africa
Submit a copy of your CV and a supporting statement that describes your suitability for the role to [email protected]
Closing date for applications: Monday 29 May 2026.