Climate Change Support Officer

We’re looking for a Climate Change Support Officer who can  volunteer in a hybrid role both remotely (online) and in-country for a total of 10 months. 

• This assignment seeks to suggest practical project models or interventions to increase children resilience to adapt to the impacts of climate change in Vietnam, for example water security, WASH, communicable disease, heat/air pollution, etc.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need relevant tertiary qualifications in international development or equivalent with specialisation in climate change
• As a volunteer, you will support to enhance in-house expertise for ChildFund Vietnam staff.

About the Partner Organisation 

ChildFund Vietnam is the representative office of ChildFund Australia – an independent international development organisation that works to reduce poverty for children in developing communities. ChildFund began working in Vietnam in 1995 and works in partnership to create community and systems change which enables children and young people in vulnerable situations, to assert and realise their rights. ChildFund Vietnam has put it as a top priority to address the specific challenges they face but lacks significant past project experience as well as in-house expertise. We are therefore seeking external support to bolster our understanding and develop concrete ideas on mitigating the adverse effects of climate change on children. International expertise and experience are greatly appreciated in this endeavor. However, the volunteer and our team need to spend time together to customize approaches that resonate with the local landscape and cultural nuances. Additionally, we require guidance on effectively mapping out children's issues across different geographical locations.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.