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

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

* 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 fostering 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 U.S. 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 Friday, May 3, 2024.

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Pay Transparency and Benefits Statement:

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security.  Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please visit Life at Tetra Tech - Tetra Tech to learn more about our benefits.

We are committed to taking a thoughtful, compliant and equitable approach to employment compensation and rate setting. We commit to providing a holistic comprehensive salary analysis, including reviews of individual skill sets and compensable factors related to qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys.  The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000 annually. 

Reasonable Accommodations:

We are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide helpful and reasonable accommodations for candidates.

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