Climate Change Adaptation Advisor – Climate Adaptation Support Activity

Climate Change Adaptation Advisor – Climate Adaptation Support Activity

Tetra Tech International Development (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Climate Change Adaptation Advisor position on a potential USAID-funded program in Washington DC.

The USAID Climate Adaptation Support Activity will be a five-year project based in Washington DC. The purpose of the activity is to support impactful adaptation across USAID by providing strategic support to USAID Missions and USAID/Washington Operating Units. The Climate Change Adaptation Advisor will provide leadership and technical expertise on climate change adaptation for the project to support the design and implementation of impactful adaptation approaches, interventions and systems shifts. This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP). This is a five-year fixed-term appointment with benefits, contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities:

* Provide strategic and forward-looking adaptation and resilience approaches to guide USAID programming;

* Provide technical guidance and support in exploring under-analyzed and emerging areas of adaptation, and supporting robust adaptation monitoring, evaluation, research and learning;

* Provide technical guidance to ensure adaptation objectives of the Activity are achieved;

* Provide significant contributions to Activity project deliverables;

Qualifications:

* Master’s degree in climate science, environmental studies, natural resources management, international development, public administration, or another relevant field;

* At least 6 years of experience in climate change adaptation, sustainable development, transformative and inclusive adaptation, climate justice, or other relevant technical experience;

* Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience in multi-country donor-supported programs, with extensive experience on USAID-funded projects;

* Demonstrated technical knowledge in climate change adaptation monitoring, evaluation and learning activities

* Strong networking capability with government, private sector and/or non-government entities;

* Professional proficiency in English is required

* Ability to travel internationally

* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is mandatory.