Sustainable Territorial Planning Senior Associate
GGGI is seeking a Sustainable Territorial Planning Senior Associate based in Bogotá to support development of sustainable territorial planning instruments at central and subnational levels, specifically in the department of Cesar, under the Canada-funded 'Gender-Responsive Ecosystem-Based Adaptation' project. The role will coordinate technical inputs identifying institutional and technical barriers to formulating territorial planning instruments, integrating climate change adaptation, risk assessment and early warning systems into public policy. The Senior Associate will provide technical assistance to national and subnational counterparts on Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) measures, coordinate with governmental authorities including the Ministry of Environment, the Governor's Office of Cesar, municipal mayors, and CORPOCESAR, and support stakeholder engagement, monitoring, reporting, and drafting of terms of reference for consultants. Requirements: Colombian citizenship or valid work visa; Bachelor's degree in Forest Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Biology or related field (postgraduate/Master's in Territorial Planning, Environmental Management or Climate Change preferred); 4-5 years relevant experience in sustainable territorial planning, land-use planning, climate change adaptation and risk management, with background in public policy and coordination with subnational governments; proficiency in Spanish and English mandatory; geospatial tools (QGIS, ArcGIS) certification a plus. Staff position, G7 grade, 24-month appointment, salary starting at USD 23,239 per annum plus retirement plan contribution, 27 days annual leave, and private health insurance.
Deadline: 20/10/2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the GGGI careers portal.
https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/sustainable-territorial-planning-senior-associate-620327.html