Adaptation Advisor for USAID Climate Adaptation Support Activity – US based remote

Qualifications:

* Master’s degree in climate science, environmental studies, natural resources management, international development, or a relevant field.

* At least seven years of experience in climate change adaptation and resilience. This could include experience in climate adaptation policy and planning, climate risk and vulnerability assessment, adaptation program and project design and implementation, advancing transformative and inclusive adaptation, or relevant technical experience.

* Credible track record designing adaptation programming, including transformative and inclusive approaches and cross-sectoral strategies.

* Experience assessing adaptation capacities and implementing local capacity development initiatives.

* Experience working in cross-cultural and international contexts with a variety of different institutions and stakeholders.

* Familiarity with climate risk and vulnerability assessment techniques and data sets and global climate change scenarios and models would be an asset.

* A track record of success in supporting and mobilizing climate finance would be an asset.

* Three to five years of experience providing technical support to complex, USAID-funded programs preferred.

* A history of collaboration and foster inclusive, locally led climate change adaptation activities preferred.

* Ability to travel internationally.

* Professional proficiency in English is required, proficiency in French or Spanish preferred.

* Current US work authorization is required at the time of application.

To be considered, please submit the following:

* Cover Letter

* CV

Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Application deadline is Monday, March 18, 2024.

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