This week's top climate roles and more social impact opportunities across the globe
Hello, aspiring do-gooders,
February 2024 broke global temperature records for the ninth consecutive month, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, highlighting the continuing need for more climate change and environmental impact professionals.
Keep reading for some insider tips on how to make an impact as a climate officer, and to discover featured job opportunities from global development’s largest job board — catering to all skill levels and sectors.
I hope you find this week’s Devex Jobs Alert useful, and if you’d like to share feedback or have any questions, feel free to reach out to me here on LinkedIn.
Happy hunting!
Katrina Lane | Interim Careers Editor, Devex
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In focus: Climate roles
With climate officer roles gaining traction in development, learning from other sectors can be a good place to start. Here are a few things to consider:
?? Cross-Sector Knowledge Exchange. Seek opportunities to learn from individuals and organizations across various sectors, including the private sector and government agencies. Engaging with professionals from different backgrounds provides valuable insights and diverse perspectives while opening up the conversation for transdisciplinary approaches to addressing climate challenges.
?? Build Relationships and Networks. Foster relationships that extend beyond your immediate sector and actively seek out opportunities to engage with professionals working on similar climate-related challenges. Attend interdisciplinary events and leverage professional networks to learn from the experiences of others.
??? Adapting best practices. Drawing upon best practices and lessons learned from other sectors can inform and strengthen climate initiatives within development organizations. This approach also helps build a system in which climate officers are collectively advancing shared climate goals, rather than competing for market share or resources.
Read: How to succeed as a climate officer (Career)
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