Practical Action has opened applications for the position of Climate Resilience – Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Lead for Africa, offering experienced development professionals an opportunity to contribute to large-scale climate resilience programmes across the continent.

The international development organization is seeking a highly qualified and strategic professional to provide technical and programme leadership across East, West, and Southern Africa. The role forms part of Practical Action’s broader mission to support vulnerable communities facing the impacts of climate change, poverty, and inequality.

Strategic Leadership Role Across Africa

According to the organization, the successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of inclusive and locally led climate resilience and disaster risk reduction initiatives. The role will also focus on strengthening partnerships with governments, development partners, donors, and local communities while supporting policy influence and fundraising activities.

Practical Action stated that the selected candidate will play a critical role in shaping climate adaptation strategies and ensuring programmes deliver sustainable impact across African communities vulnerable to environmental shocks.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading climate resilience and DRR programme development
Supporting fundraising and donor engagement
Strengthening partnerships with governments and stakeholders
Promoting locally led adaptation approaches
Providing technical leadership across regional programmes
Influencing policy and advocacy initiatives

The organization noted that the role requires a strong understanding of climate resilience programming, international development, and collaborative partnership management.

Practical Action Focuses on Community-Driven Solutions

Practical Action is widely recognized for its work in developing innovative and locally owned solutions to challenges linked to poverty, climate change, gender inequality, and environmental vulnerability.

The organization works with communities to improve:

Agriculture systems
Water and waste management
Clean energy access
Climate resilience
Livelihood sustainability

According to Practical Action, the organization prioritizes practical and scalable approaches that can be replicated and expanded to benefit larger populations across developing regions.

The organization also emphasized its commitment to sharing successful solutions globally to encourage wider adoption of effective development practices.

Opportunity to Work With Major Institutional Donors

Practical Action described the Climate Resilience Lead position as a significant opportunity for professionals seeking to grow their careers in international development and humanitarian programming.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to:

Large-scale programme design
Institutional donor engagement
Regional partnership development
Climate adaptation policy work
Cross-country programme coordination

The organization highlighted that the role will involve collaboration with a regional African team focused on delivering impactful and inclusive climate resilience interventions.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Practical Action reiterated its commitment to equal employment opportunities and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. The organization encouraged applications from under-represented groups and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

According to the organization, diversity within teams helps generate broader perspectives, improve innovation, and strengthen programme outcomes.

Practical Action stated that it is committed to creating a workplace culture where employees feel respected, heard, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding and Pre-Employment Screening Measures

As part of its safeguarding obligations, Practical Action confirmed that successful candidates will undergo pre-employment screening procedures before appointment.

The organization stated that checks may include:

Criminal background verification
Terrorist financing screening
Safeguarding assessments

Practical Action emphasized that safeguarding children and vulnerable adults remains a core institutional priority across all operational regions.

Application Process and Submission Requirements

Interested candidates are required to submit:

An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A supporting statement outlining their suitability for the role

Applications must be submitted via email to:
Africa.recruitments@practicalaction.org

The organization has advised applicants to submit all required documentation before the official closing date of Monday, May 29, 2026.

About Practical Action

Founded as an international development organization focused on practical innovation, Practical Action operates globally to support communities facing poverty and climate-related challenges. The organization works to develop sustainable, locally appropriate solutions capable of improving livelihoods and strengthening resilience in vulnerable populations.

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Practical Action continues to expand its climate resilience and sustainable development work across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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