Climate Risk Management Consultant (Open Call for CVs)

OPPORTUNITY

Environmental Incentives (EI) is seeking mission-driven individuals with experience in climate risk management to provide short-term technical assistance for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

This is an open call for Climate Risk Management consultants. This position is for consultants with a specialty in Climate Risk Management and geographic focus on the Middle East, Asia, and/or Africa.

We will review your submission on a rolling basis and should your background match future positions, you will be contacted to apply for the open position. Positions are remote.

About Environmental Incentives

At Environmental Incentives, our purpose is to create the conditions for human and natural communities to thrive. We do this by helping our partners improve the performance of conservation and development programs. Our clients trust us to design and support implementation of programs that (1) use evidence to develop effective strategies within complex systems, (2) center local stakeholder experiences and facilitate collective action, and (3) produce results that support learning about what works. Environmental Incentives is a certified B Corporation with offices located in Washington, DC, South Lake Tahoe, San Diego, Nairobi, and Lima (pending registration). Our remote staff and consultants are based in multiple states within the United States, and across five continents.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

The Climate Risk Management Consultant(s) will be expected to work independently and as part of multiple teams to conduct required and recommended climate risk assessments of USAID activities as well as to assess the risk of climate change to ongoing and new infrastructure designs. While mostly remote, some opportunities may request short-term in-person technical assistance in various countries around the world. The successful consultant will have demonstrated expertise in climate risk management approaches, in incorporating climate risk management into development activities, and in identifying and communicating the importance of climate risk mitigation. The consultant will also have expertise in building the capacity of partners and teams to incorporate climate risk management into design, planning, and implementation of development endeavors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental mitigation, or other related fields and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience in climate risk management
• Experience providing analysis of water and infrastructure projects
• Experience identifying potential development opportunities associated with current and expected climatic and meteorological changes, including chances to achieve additional development objectives (including increasing climate resilience and reducing greenhouse gas emissions)
• Experience independently translating technical content into actionable products for different audiences and users, both technical and non-technical
• Experience with and/or knowledge of USAID programming, approaches, and policy

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated communication and coordination techniques
• Clarity of thought and effective communication (verbal, written, visual) in English
• Exceptional listening and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated ability to work across many sectors in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in a second language, especially French, Arabic, and/or Spanish

Additional Requirements

• Eligible for USAID facility access or security clearance.

BASE STATION AND COVID-19 POLICY

The position can be based remote.

EI is a federal contractor covered under FAR 52.223-99 and we require full vaccination for COVID-19 for all consultants. Full vaccination is defined as 2 weeks after the final dose of the requisite vaccination.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV. On a rolling basis, we will review CVs and contact those selected for additional information.

ENVIRONMENTAL INCENTIVES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are committed to developing an inclusive work environment for all employees, where diversity of thought, style, culture, and skill is valued in support of individual performance and potential, as well as our business goals and mission. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants with disabilities may contact Environmental Incentives coordinators via telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Human Resources:

Brenda Ables

Director of Human Resources

Phone: (202) 525-2450

E-mail: hr@enviroincentives.com