Climate Services 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 Services 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 Services Advisor will provide technical guidance in climate services and use of climate information 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:

* In collaboration with the DCOP, provide technical guidance on all pillars of climate services to inform effective programming, partnership, and coalition mobilization;

* Facilitate and guide climate risk assessments and options analysis to determine strategic opportunities;

* Ensure co-creation of information products with local institutions, promote local information sharing and support local capacity strengthening;

* Provide significant contributions to Activity deliverables;

Qualifications:

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

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

* At least 6 years of experience in climate services, climate information, climate change adaptation, or other relevant technical experience;

* Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in climate services;

* Demonstrated experience and understanding of climate information and analysis for decision making;

* Strong capacity strengthening and 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.