Technical Specialists for the Caribbean Resilient Economies and Sectors

  • Contractor
  • Barbados
  • TBD USD / Year
  • Tetra Tech profile




  • Job applications may no longer being accepted for this opportunity.


Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech International Development (https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified senior-level candidates for various technical positions on an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Resilient Economies and Sectors Activity in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean. The purpose of this Activity is to: Reduce systemic constraints to climate and disaster finance and increase investments in resilience across priority sectors such as agriculture.

These potential full-time or part-time positions will be based in the ESC region. For all positions, working knowledge of English, experience working in and managing multi-disciplinary teams, frequent travel to field sites, knowledge of MS Office applications, and commitment to gender equity and social inclusion are required.

Target countries include Bahamas, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica, Guyana, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Suriname.

Potential Roles

* Institutional Capacity Strengthening

* Disaster Risk Finance

* Climate Finance

* Insurance product feasibility assessment and design

* Policy and Enabling Environment

* Climate Adaptation

* Climate Risk Mitigation

* Climate resilience

* Private Public Partnerships

* Climate Smart Agriculture

* Private Sector Engagement

*Livelihoods specialists (fisheries, tourism)

* Youth engagement

* Gender and Social Inclusion

* Women and youth-led business development, skill development and business coaching

* Disaster Risk Reduction/Preparedness

* Regional integration and network development

Required Qualifications:

*Master’s degree in a related discipline outlined above.

*A minimum of 10 years’ work experience in a related area

*Demonstrated knowledge of the ESC context and region required.

*Demonstrated experience building local institutional or private sector capacity

*Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

*ESC nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

* Cover Letter

* CV in reverse chronological format

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.

Apply online at: https://bit.ly/RESETTechSpe

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.

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 is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees – 21,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 450 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.


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