Biodiversity, Climate Change, Circular Economy, Gender, and Communications Experts

USAID/LAC Environmental Support Services Contract (ESSC)

Location of Assignments: Washington, DC and USAID/LAC supported countries.

Looking to make a difference? ICF is seeking Technical Experts for the upcoming USAID Bureau for Latin America and Caribbean’s Environmental Support Services contract. [Learn more about this opportunity](link not provided).

Job Description:

ICF is seeking both expatriate and local candidates to serve as short-term senior technical advisors for an upcoming USAID/LAC Bureau-funded project supporting USAID country-missions and programs throughout the Latin America and Caribbean region.

This 5-year program will deliver on-demand technical assistance covering:

1. Biodiversity conservation
2. Climate adaptation and resilience
3. Natural climate solutions
4. Clean and renewable energy
5. Water resources management
6. Ocean plastic pollution

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in relevant field (e.g., environmental management, biodiversity, conservation, development or environmental economics, international development).
• At least 10 years of relevant technical experience working to support related environmental initiatives in the LAC region, with extensive in-country experience.
• Significant experience working as part of a USAID-funded or similar donor-funded project team.

Professional Skills:

• A record of excellent technical, decision-making, and interpersonal skills, including being an articulate speaker and empathetic listener.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical staff and/or be part of a highly skilled, interdisciplinary team; to interact with and lead a broad range of governmental and non-governmental actors and institutions across sectors; and to design and implement detailed strategic work plans and technical activities.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and presentation ability, as well as experience successfully leading an intercultural team in a development context.

Analytical skills with a strong understanding of one or more of the following technical climate planning areas:

• Reducing emissions – developing and supporting policies, emissions accounting models, and implementation activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve efficiency, and strengthen sustainability across one or more sectors—energy, agriculture, waste, water, health, etc.
• Building resilience – developing policies, models, and implementation activities that increase climate resilience across one or more sectors.
• Biodiversity – expertise in conservation, policy making, restoration, ecosystem science and/or community engagement.
• Private sector engagement – engaging private sector actors and private financing that advances emissions reductions and climate resilience.
• Training and capacity building – providing training and capacity building for government and non-government institutions and technical practitioners in-country.
• Gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) – conducting GESI assessments and developing GESI action plans in support of ongoing program activities.
• Outreach and communications – development outreach, communications, and knowledge-sharing materials and platforms.
• Fluency in English. Proficiency with Spanish or other local languages strongly preferred.

Working at ICF

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Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

$79,643.00 – $135,392.00

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