EnCompass
Position Description
The Technical, Operational, and Program Support (TOPS) project is a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded institutional support contract for USAID’s Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI). Through this contract, EnCompass provides technical assistance to USAID in support of the Agency’s climate, environment, energy and infrastructure efforts. This is an exciting time to be supporting climate efforts at USAID and an opportunity to take an active role in combating the climate crisis around the world.
EnCompass LLC is seeking an Agriculture and Climate Change Technical Specialist to provide technical expertise and support USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). The Specialist will help to integrate the latest thinking in climate science into USAID’s agriculture programming.
This full-time role will be fully embedded within USAID, however, the position can be remote within the US. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
Essential functions include:
● Provide technical expertise and guidance to the agriculture team related to agriculture and climate change through the framework of Climate Smart Agriculture, including sustainable increases in agriculture productivity, adaptation of agriculture production systems to the effects of climate change, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture
● Act as an advisor on climate change and agriculture, coordinating with country teams (consisting of the USAID mission, U.S. embassy, and/or other USG in-country staff), and others, on issues that may directly impact humanitarian assistance programs
● Support cross-sectoral approaches to Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions – for example the interactions between livestock, crops, and natural resource management (water/irrigation)
● Build institutional capacity by acting as subject matter expert to enhance training and extension within climate-related agriculture initiatives (i.e., curriculum review, development of resource library, etc.)
● Analyze and assess data from a variety of sources – including field assessments, technical data, and reporting from USAID field staff, NGOs, and PIOs – to recommend appropriate humanitarian assistance programs, particularly in relation to Climate Smart Agriculture
Position Requirements
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years’ relevant experience or Master’s degree and 5 years’ experience. Preferred areas of study include Agriculture, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Animal Science/Veterinary Studies, Biology or climate adaptation or mitigation, environment, or a related field
Experience and Skills
● Experience with mainstreaming climate change into agriculture programs and humanitarian assistance programs
● Expertise in the environmental effects of the livestock industry preferred
● Experience with creation and delivery of dashboards, briefings, presentations, and similar reporting products
● Exposure to and/or implementation of international development programs
● Experience with, or awareness of, stakeholder mapping, outreach, and engagement
● Proficiency in Google Workspace
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
● Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical subject matter to non-technical audiences
● Ability to work independently as needed, while also having excellent interpersonal skills
● Ability to work collaboratively and engage effectively in a team environment, including with teams that span organizational divisions
● Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a facilities security clearance
● Working with US government programs is a plus, USAID specific experience preferred
How to apply
How to Apply
Please submit CV and cover letter, and complete the online application.
EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.
For US based positions: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.