The Global Climate Adaptation Partnership (GCAP) is an international partnership of the world's leading climate and adaptation experts. We provide a broad range of climate-related services to both government and commercial clients including:-

Consultancy
Knowledge Services / Management
Training

As the world of climate change matures, businesses and governments are increasingly engaging in efforts to determine sound climate adaptation solutions. These solutions are complex. They are set in a context of tough environmental standards and low carbon targets and involve a wide range of processes: transformations in risk, deployment of early warning and response systems, achieving multi-stakeholder ownership and securing sustainable finance.

The Partnership represents a powerful new force in the field of climate adaptation, providing a wide spectrum of solutions. Its distinctive approach is one which combines in-depth knowledge and access to vast amounts of climate data with strong operational and planning insight. Using this core method, GCAP develops solutions through an expanding network of offices located in regions where adaptation services are most in demand.

GCAP is looking for a Business Development Manager

GCAP currently seeks a Business Development Manager to help further develop and secure additional funding for GCAP’s business services. Candidates should have at least 2 to 5 years experience working in a sales or business development type role where they actively engage with people on a regular basis. The initial focus of this role will be to secure funding for GCAP’s Adaptation Academy by directly targeting potential funders and potential participants, primarily through phone calls. GCAP has already prepared much of the background material and marketing strategy for the Adaptation Academy but needs a qualified and enthusiastic individual to assist GCAP with its implementation. This role also includes working closely with the GCAP leadership (Directors and Senior Staff) to further develop different business areas, manage client-leads and assist in the internal operations. The full position description can be downloaded here.

If interested, please apply online via the Job Search page. If you have any further questions, please email tdowning@climateadaptation.cc and copy in mlonganecker@climateadaptation.cc.

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