Natural Resource Management and Climate Change Specialist- Arlington, VA
Organization: Tetra Tech ARD
Job Title: Natural Resource Management Specialist/ Climate Change Specialist
Location: Washington DC, with travel
Hours and Compensation: full time, paid
Application Deadline: ASAP
Posted on: Dec 29th, 2011
Organization Overview:
Tetra Tech ARD (www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Natural Resource Management and Climate Change Specialist candidates for the Forests Carbon, Markets and Communities program (FCMC). FCMC’s two major deliverables include assisting countries with ambitious REDD+ plans by building capacity within those countries to achieve long-term net emissions reductions from forests and land use and contribute to the evolving REDD+ framework.
Description:
This three year program focuses on four technical areas: Social and Environmental Soundness; Finance and Carbon Markets; Low Emission Development Strategies; and Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV). This full time position will be based in Washington, D.C. and will require periodic international travel (at least 20%).
Responsibilities:
Collaborate across technical areas to lead integrated work. Activities may include, but are not limited to:
* Representing FCMC to US and partner country government representatives;
* Public speaking and outreach on FCMC activities;
* Carrying out rapid assessments and evaluations of USAID REDD+ projects, assessing future emissions scenarios, prioritizing sectors, and identifying priority actions for support;
* Managing the production of deliverables from partner organizations and consultants on a variety of technical deliverables;
* Delivering training to USAID staff and partner country collaborators;
* Potentially, managing and providing technical oversight for pilot and demonstration activities in host countries, while based in the US;
* Coordinating with task leads on other areas of interest in the FCMC portfolio;
* Establish and maintain productive and positive relationships with USAID, international government officials, multilateral and donor organizations, and local partners.
Qualifications/Skills:
Educational requirements include at least a Master’s degree in a field of study related to natural resource management, forest conservation and/or climate change, PhD preferred;
* Good communication skills, particularly in public speaking and/or teaching or delivering training courses;
* Demonstrated knowledge of REDD, voluntary carbon markets, and UNFCCC processes;
* Technical experience designing, working on, and or managing USAID funded projects;
* Experience managing and implementing climate change and/or natural resource programs, and overseeing a diverse group of field consultants;
* Experience collaborating with complex field operations in closed and/or transitional or developing countries;
* Experience delivering training (materials and facilitation) to diverse audiences;
* English proficiency required with proficiency in French preferred;
* Experience working in Francophone Africa is preferred;
* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is mandatory.
In addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work environment, Tetra Tech ARD values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team players who are committed to high levels of performance and who are dedicated to providing superior services at all levels of the firm.
How to Apply:
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of this on-line application process:
* A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity
* A current CV in reverse chronological format
* A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference
