Description
The USAID-funded Climate Adaptation Support Activity, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development, is currently accepting expressions of interest for an Adaptation Specialist.
Position Description/Summary: The Adaptation Specialist will provide technical and operational support to individual workstreams under CASA with USAID Missions, Washington, and partners to support adaptation mainstreaming, programming, and scaling to effect change at a meaningful level. The Adaptation Specialist will support the technical management of activities under the program, including inputting into technical deliverables. The Adaptation Specialist will also provide operational support including supporting the management of USAID and its counterparts. This is a long-term position through September 2027. This position can be fully remote from a continental US-based location or hybrid within a commutable distance to either one of our office locations in Burlington, VT or Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities:
* Provides operational and technical support to individual workstreams initiated by USAID including supporting the timely delivery of relevant, high-quality, and impactful services.
* Assists in the management of USAID counterparts including facilitating meetings, taking notes, and documenting feedback on products and deliverables.
* Drafts, develops, and/or edits technical deliverables including, for example, briefing notes, blog posts, policy documents, research products, climate risk management document reviews, etc.
*Participates in whole-of-project planning including work plan development, strategic planning, and adaptation framework development.
* Identifies, defines, and implements other technical tasks for CASA including contributing to deliverables and managing discrete tasks and activities as needed.
* Coordinates and supports the management of consultants and subcontractors for discrete technical activities.
* Represents CASA at workshops, conferences, and other events.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
* Undergraduate degree in climate science, environmental studies, natural resources management, international development, or a relevant field.
* Minimum one year of experience in climate change adaptation, resilience, or a related field. This could include supporting organizations, firms or projects working on climate adaptation policy and planning, climate risk and vulnerability assessments, adaptation program and project design and implementation, advancing transformative and inclusive adaptation, or other relevant technical experience.
* Experience supporting international organizations, donors, or other federal/domestic entities on programs, projects, or activities related to climate adaptation.
* Experience managing clients, consultants, and/or subcontractors.
* Experience supporting the development of technically driven reports and deliverables including writing and editing technical content.
* Experience with USAID and USAID-funded programs preferred.
* Ability to travel internationally.
* Professional proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in Spanish or French preferred.
* Current U.S. work authorization is required at the time of application.
To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover Letter
* CV
Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Application deadline is Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.
Tetra Tech International Development is committed to safeguarding and technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our team of dedicated Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) advisers work closely with our staff and partners to share international norms and best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world's most marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand inclusion and an authentic sense of belonging to all our staff regardless of background.
Pay Transparency and Benefits Statement:
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please visit Life at Tetra Tech - Tetra Tech to learn more about our benefits.
We are committed to taking a thoughtful, compliant and equitable approach to employment compensation and rate setting. We commit to providing a holistic comprehensive salary analysis, including reviews of individual skill sets and compensable factors related to qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated pay range for this position is $50,000 to $70,000 annually.
Reasonable Accommodations:
We are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide helpful and reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans employer.
ARD 188
U.S. Teams and Clients
Project opportunity
Environment and Natural Resources (International Development)
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