Climate Change Specialist

Published on: August 19, 2011

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ECODIT Published: August 19, 2011
Location
Home Based, D.C.
Skill Level
Senior Level, Senior Level
Job Type
Freelance / Limited Contract
Categories
CSR/ Envir Mgmt Systems / Policy

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Description

ECODIT is an international development firm working with governments, businesses, and local communities to advance environmentally- and socially-responsible development around the world.

Responsibilities:

ECODIT is seeking a climate change specialist who can contribute on a full- or part-time basis to providing technical assistance on a USAID-funded project, including:

  • Vulnerability analyses and other climate-related assessments;
  • Interpretations of the implications of climate models for countries in various regions (including Asia);
  • Methodology for improving integration of climate change within USAID missions portfolios;
  • Methods of integrating climate change across sectors;
  • Analyses of current infrastructure projects resilience to climate change and where future projects are including adaptation in their design;
  • Gender analyses specific to climate, and
  • Monitoring and evaluation.

The project is expected to last 2 years. The specialist will be based in Washington DC or at the specialist's home, with potential travel to the field and/or Washington DC as required.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have 5-10 years experience in climate change issues. It is preferred that this experience be in the implementation of climate change (ideally, adaptation) programs. Experience with USAID is strongly preferred. Experience in Asia and/or in other developing countries is also strongly preferred.

PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, IDEALLY BY AUGUST 24

To Apply:

Please submit a recent CV as soon as possible with the Reference # in the subject line; please also cite where you learned of this opportunity.

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