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Principal associate / climate change adpatation specialist

City/location:
Bethesda, MD
Organization:
Abt Associates Inc.

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Job ID: 2011-5358 Division/Department: International Economic Growth

The International Economic Growth Division conducts projects in agriculture, economic development, labor, privatization, environment, and trade. We work in developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Clients include the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and multilateral financial institutions such as the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank.

Minimum qualifications:


MA/MBA with 15+ years of experience OR PhD with 10 - 15 years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job responsibilities:

Qualified candidate will have an advanced degree in area related to Environmental Sciences, Policy Development; experience working on international development projects in at least two regions: Asia, Africa and Latin America; proven competence in USAID project management; demonstrated ability in directing, planning, prioritizing, climate change adaptation strategies, integration of adaptation in food security programs, agriculture, natural resources management, water and infrastructure, and disaster risk reductions programs. He/she must have proven capacity to supervise staff and consultants in dynamic and frequently hectic environments; proven leadership skills and ability to establish high-level working relationships with project client/institutional counterparts. Must have an ability to guide participatory reform and transition processes, particularly with public sector institutions, non-governmental organizations, and private partners. Preferred experience working in development and analyzing adaption strategies. Knowledge and experience with vulnerability and adaptation analysis, climate information management, cost benefit analysis of adaptation strategies, diffusion of climate information, and disaster risk management.

Skills prerequisites:

* Knowledge of participatory approaches that engage local decision-makers and stakeholders.
* Fluent in English and another language such as Spanish or French.
* Proficient writing skills.
* Knowledge of donor administrative, management and reporting requirements.
* Previous experience with USAID projects regionally.
* Internationally recognized leader in Climate Change.

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