NGO JOBS

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Timor-Leste
Closing date: 24 Feb 2014

Technical Experts
Timor-Leste Economic Growth Integrated Project for Private Sector Competitiveness, Agriculture and Global Climate Change

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including agriculture and agribusiness, water and natural resources management, land tenure, and climate change, crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, and avian influenza control. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

DAI seeks qualified candidates with technical expertise in the areas of climate change adaptation, climate-smart agriculture, natural resource management, and household nutrition for an integrated economic growth project for sustainable development of the horticulture value chain in Timor-Leste.

The anticipated project will strengthen human and institutional capacity for development by empowering rural households to utilize and access resources and assets; increasing productivity in the agriculture sector; and promoting integrated interventions for climate-smart agricultural practices, watershed management, and nutrition education. Illustrative interventions include strengthening the horticulture value chain, improving land use planning, and natural resource management, and reinforcing complementary components for nutrition, behavior change, and life skills.

Qualifications

• Seven years or more of technical experience designing and implementing programs and interventions in the areas of climate change adaptation, climate-smart agriculture, natural resources management, nutrition education, and behavior change
• Experience in establishing, managing and/or operating programs involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions in developing countries.
• An advanced degree in a technical area related to agricultural productivity, health and nutrition, natural resources management, climate change, or related field is required.
• Fluent English is required, working knowledge of Tetum is a plus.
• Experience working in Timor-Leste is desirable.

How to apply:

Candidates should send cover letter and CV to DAIRecruitAsia@dai.com February 24, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Organization: Global Climate Adaptation Partnership
Country: Nicaragua
Closing date: 18 Nov 2013

Climate Economics Expert

Location: Nicaragua (primary country) with regional focus

Position Type: Consultant, Project Based

The Global Climate Change Adaptation Partnership (GCAP) is an international company that develops robust, flexible climate adaptation solutions aligned with the unique institutional requirements of our clients, from national planning to local operations. Our distinctive approach combines in-depth knowledge and access to vast amounts of data-from climate to vulnerability, impacts and adaptation options-with strong operational and planning insights.

GCAP develops solutions through an expanding network of offices and leading experts located in regions where adaptation services are most in demand.

As the pace of climate change accelerates, businesses, donors and governments are increasingly engaging in efforts to determine sound climate adaptation solutions. In order to maintain its significant growth, GCAP seeks Climate Economics Experts to help support and provide technical excellence in our growing number of climate adaptation projects.

Successful candidates should meet the following criteria:• 10-15 years of technical experience working on climate change and adaptation economics• English speaking and comprehension fluency. Additional languages are a plus• Ability to handle international and regional travel • Excellent skills in time management • Ability to work remotely from home office, company offices and independently• Excellent Team player• Excellent writing skills• Excellent communication skills• Relevant client experience• Successful applicants must be committed to the GCAP vision: client oriented services, team building and multi-disciplinary assessment

Required Skills/Experience:Due to the unique nature of Climate Adaptation projects, the following skills and experience are required:
• Technical experience working in the Climate Change, Adaptation and Mitigation field• Technical experience in economics analysis including cost and benefits, multiple criteria assessments, no and low regrets options, options prioritisation, etc. • Strong familiarity with the climate change adaptation issues in target location with proven networks within the government, private sector and civil societies• Experience working across different sectors• Experience working with government stakeholders in national and/or regional policy development and implementation in climate change activities• Advanced degree and experience in climate change, economics, finance, natural resources, livelihoods and/or environment with proven qualifications in adaptation issues• Knowledge of the major climate adaptation players in your area

Position Purpose and Expectations:• Working with GCAP on a project-by-project basis• Successfully completing assigned tasks and deliverables on time and of the highest quality• Working closely with senior leadership team and project managers

We encourage all qualified applicants interested in exploring future opportunities with GCAP and joining our extended network of leading practitioners to apply. If interested in working with GCAP on a project basis or exploring potential future long-term options, please send a CV, including your contact information, to jobs@climateadaptation.cc.

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Organization: Global Climate Adaptation Partnership
Country: Nicaragua
Closing date: 18 Nov 2013

Climate Institutional and Capacity Building Expert

Location: Nicaragua (primary country) with regional focus

Position Type: Consultant, Project Based

The Global Climate Change Adaptation Partnership (GCAP) is an international company that develops robust, flexible climate adaptation solutions aligned with the unique institutional requirements of our clients, from national planning to local operations. Our distinctive approach combines in-depth knowledge and access to vast amounts of data-from climate to vulnerability, impacts and adaptation options-with strong operational and planning insights.

GCAP develops solutions through an expanding network of offices and leading experts located in regions where adaptation services are most in demand.

As the pace of climate change accelerates, businesses, donors and governments are increasingly engaging in efforts to determine sound climate adaptation solutions. In order to maintain its significant growth, GCAP seeks Climate Institutional and Capacity Building Experts to help support and provide technical excellence in our growing number of climate adaptation projects.

Successful candidates should meet the following criteria:

• 10-15 years of technical experience working on climate change, adaptation or related projects (including expertise in high priority climate change sectors)
• English speaking and comprehension fluency. Additional languages are a plus
• Ability to handle international and regional travel
• Excellent skills in time management
• Ability to work remotely from home office, company offices and independently
• Excellent Team player
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Relevant client experience
• Successful applicants must be committed to the GCAP vision: client oriented services, team building and multi-disciplinary assessment

Required Skills/Experience:

Due to the unique nature of Climate Adaptation projects, the following skills and experience are required:

• Technical experience working in the Climate Change and Climate Adaptation field
• Strong familiarity with the climate change adaptation issues in target location with proven networks within the government, private sector and civil societies
• Technical experience in institutional change, change management or theory of change
• Experience in training and capacity building including developing training materials, designing course sessions and full programmes, and facilitating/teaching sessions of multi-stakeholder audiences.
• Experience working across different sectors
• Experience working with government stakeholders in national and/or regional policy development and implementation in climate change activities

Position Purpose and Expectations:

• Working with GCAP on a project-by-project basis
• Successfully completing assigned tasks and deliverables on time and of the highest quality
• Working closely with senior leadership team and project managers

How to apply:

We encourage all qualified applicants interested in exploring future opportunities with GCAP and joining our extended network of leading practitioners to apply. If interested in working with GCAP on a project basis or exploring potential future long-term options, please send a CV, including your contact information, to jobs@climateadaptation.cc.

Organization: Global Climate Adaptation Partnership
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 18 Nov 2013

Climate Economics Expert

Location: Honduras (primary country) with regional focus

Position Type: Consultant, Project Based

The Global Climate Change Adaptation Partnership (GCAP) is an international company that develops robust, flexible climate adaptation solutions aligned with the unique institutional requirements of our clients, from national planning to local operations. Our distinctive approach combines in-depth knowledge and access to vast amounts of data-from climate to vulnerability, impacts and adaptation options-with strong operational and planning insights.

GCAP develops solutions through an expanding network of offices and leading experts located in regions where adaptation services are most in demand.

As the pace of climate change accelerates, businesses, donors and governments are increasingly engaging in efforts to determine sound climate adaptation solutions. In order to maintain its significant growth, GCAP seeks Climate Economics Experts to help support and provide technical excellence in our growing number of climate adaptation projects.

Successful candidates should meet the following criteria:

• 10-15 years of technical experience working on climate change and adaptation economics
• English speaking and comprehension fluency. Additional languages are a plus
• Ability to handle international and regional travel
• Excellent skills in time management
• Ability to work remotely from home office, company offices and independently
• Excellent Team player
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Relevant client experience
• Successful applicants must be committed to the GCAP vision: client oriented services, team building and multi-disciplinary assessment

Required Skills/Experience:

Due to the unique nature of Climate Adaptation projects, the following skills and experience are required:

• Technical experience working in the Climate Change, Adaptation and Mitigation field
• Technical experience in economics analysis including cost and benefits, multiple criteria assessments, no and low regrets options, options prioritisation, etc.
• Strong familiarity with the climate change adaptation issues in target location with proven networks within the government, private sector and civil societies
• Experience working across different sectors
• Experience working with government stakeholders in national and/or regional policy development and implementation in climate change activities
• Advanced degree and experience in climate change, economics, finance, natural resources, livelihoods and/or environment with proven qualifications in adaptation issues
• Knowledge of the major climate adaptation players in your area

Position Purpose and Expectations:

• Working with GCAP on a project-by-project basis
• Successfully completing assigned tasks and deliverables on time and of the highest quality
• Working closely with senior leadership team and project managers

How to apply:

We encourage all qualified applicants interested in exploring future opportunities with GCAP and joining our extended network of leading practitioners to apply. If interested in working with GCAP on a project basis or exploring potential future long-term options, please send a CV, including your contact information, to jobs@climateadaptation.cc.

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 12 Oct 2013

Chemonics seeks a global climate change science specialist for the anticipated five-year, USAID-funded Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) Project in Guatemala. The project will support USAID/Guatemala and the Guatemalan government to develop and implement a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within priority sectors of the nation's economy. It will assist the Guatemalan government to build institutional capacity for reducing the effects of climate change and mitigating GHG emissions. This work will include identifying ways to support the government in planning, design, policy development, and implementation of LEDS and promoting participatory processes with the private sector and civil society. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the development and implementation of analytical tools and practices, including emissions inventories development, economic and environmental modeling and analysis, sector-specific analysis, and data collection and management

• Provide analytical support to help identify, evaluate, and prioritize actions and programs that could contribute to low emissions development, and help set long-term GHG emissions reduction goals

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in environmental science, forestry, climate change, ecology, sustainable agriculture, or other relevant field required; Ph.D. degree desired

• Minimum eight years of experience working in climate change issues, such as low emission of greenhouse gases, national inventories, national and subnational base lines, marginal abatement curves or other economic tools, GCC modeling, and projections of business as usual and alternative scenarios

• Knowledge of Guatemala's governmental sector, academia, NGOs, and civil society, as well as climate change policies, laws, development and management issues; knowledge of LEDS processes preferred

• Knowledge of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change policies and guidelines, low carbon development, forest incentives and voluntary markets highly desirable

• Excellent analytical, writing, communication, presentation, and training skills

• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, in both Spanish and English, required

• Citizenship and/or authorization to work in Guatemala required

Application instructions:

Send CV and cover letter to chemonicsGuateLEDS@gmail.com by September 18, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form (bit.ly/t6VWug) and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "GCC science specialist - Guatemala" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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Organization: Gender Resources Inc.
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

Background:

Gender Resources, Inc. is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) specializing in gender consulting for companies, governments, and NGOs. Our consultants have experience in over 65 countries in multiple sectors.

Objective:

GRI is currently looking for a Gender and Climate Change Specialist for long or short-term positions with an upcoming climate change project in Kenya.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten (10) years experience with gender in climate change, WatSan or forestry projects, 15 years preferred
• Proven familiarity with REDD+, REDD+ Social and Environmental Standards, and Gender and Development (GAD)
• Relevant experience facilitating community consultations
• Experience managing food security projects a plus
• Experience managing income generation projects a plus
• Experience designing and delivering capacity building trainings
• Experience with data collection and gendered data analysis
• Strong management and organizational skills
• Experience working in Kenya required, Kenyan national preferred
• Professional level fluency in English required

How to apply:

To apply please email your CV to jobs@genderresources.com and include “Kenya Climate Change” in the subject line.

Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: India
Closing date: 16 Sep 2013

Tetra Tech ARD (www.tetratechintdev.com), a leading international development consulting firm based in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C., is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidates for an active USAID-funded climate change adaptation and REDD+ project in India. The project is focusing on sustainable landscapes, enhancing carbon sequestration, low carbon growth strategy, enhancing GHG mitigation programming and climatic resistance. The purpose of this multi-year project is to help improve the sustainability of forests in order to mitigate GHG emissions through carbon sequestration by forests, and to assist individuals and communities to adapt to climate change. The COP position will be full time, based in Delhi, India and require frequent travel.

Responsibilities:

*Assuming the role of official spokesperson of project activities with USAID, host government counterparts, and other collaborating institutions;*Assuming overall responsibility for the establishment and efficient operations of administrative, personnel, financial, and management systems;*Coordinating the preparation of progress reports and other project deliverables;*Ensuring that contractual obligations are met and that work plans are being successfully implemented;*Preparing and approving all scopes of work and timetables for the design and implementation of program activities in conjunction with work plans and in accordance with Tetra Tech policy and contractual obligations;

Qualifications:*Advanced degree in forestry, climate change, natural resource management, or other related field;*Minimum 10 years of experience working on forest conservation and sustainable management of forests, climate change adaptation, REDD+ methodologies, and/or clean energy projects;
*Minimum 5 years of chief of party or team leader experience;
*Demonstrated experience leading and monitoring teams of diverse professionals responding to complex assignments; *Proven experience working effectively with multiple stakeholders including USAID, host government officials, multilateral and donor organizations, and local implementing partners. *Preferred strong knowledge of USAID activities and guidelines;
*Experience in South Asia required; *Fluency in English required.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:*Cover Letter*CV in reverse chronological format*Reference List

How to apply:

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

Apply on-line at: https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingD...

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.