Jobs With International Environmental Programs
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CHIEF OF PARTY, USAID IFACS
INDONESIA
Tetra Tech ARD is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party
candidates for our USAID IFACS Project in Indonesia. USAID IFACS is a 4 year
project that began in November 2010 and is scheduled to end in September 2014.
USAID IFACS seeks to reduce the threats of deforestation and climate change, and help
the Government of Indonesia (GOI) conserve the country's tropical forests, wildlife,
and ecosystem. The project works in Aceh, Central and West Kalimantan, and North
and South Papua. Responsibilities: The Chief of Party (COP) will be the main USAID
IFACS representative to USAID and implementing partners, ensuring ongoing
coordination. The COP is responsible for achieving the overall technical goals of
USAID IFACS as well as ensuring that Administrative, Financial and Contracting
systems are functioning to support the Program's success. This will be achieved through
the direct performance of tasks or supervision of designated staff that are assigned tasks.
COP QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of fifteen years of professional experience in
fields related to the successful implementation of this project such as forest resources
management, natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, sustainable
forestry management, local community and alternative livelihood development, local
governance capacity building, and behavior change promotion. A graduate degree
(Master's Degree or higher preferred) in a similarly related field of study, e.g. forestry
or environmental management, international development, public administration,
business administration, governance, etc. Proven leadership in the administration of
similar size international donor support programs with skills in strategic planning,
management, supervision and budgeting. Proven ability to develop and communicate a
common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse
technical and managerial requirements of the contract. Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia
preferred; and Knowledge of Indonesian forestry, biodiversity conservation, and climate
change policies, laws, development and management issues preferred. TO APPLY:
Applicants are requested to email full, current CV in reverse chronological format to
Christine.debaise@tetratech.com. Please refer to 'IFACS COP' in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted. Tetra
Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations in the
U.S. and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our
workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial
and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. Closing Date: Open
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TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS - RESILIENCE IN THE LIMPOPO RIVER
BASIN
MOZAMBIQUE
Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from
qualified local and international technical specialists for the USAID-funded Southern
Africa's Resilience in the Limpopo River Basin (RESILIM) Program. This will be a
three to five year program to assist the Limpopo Watercourse Commission (LIMCOM)
and other regional, national, and local stakeholders to improve trans-boundary
management of the Limpopo River Basin resulting in enhanced resiliency of people and
ecosystems. The anticipated program will work in South Africa, Mozambique,
Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Illustrative list of technical areas: Trans boundary/
Integrated Water Resource Management; Hydro-Climate Monitoring; Biodiversity;
River Basin Management; Climate Change Adaptation; Capacity Building/ Training/
Outreach. Candidates must fulfill the following QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree
in Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity, River Basin
management, or other related field. More than 5 years' experience with trans-boundary
Natural Resource or Water Management in Southern Africa. Experience with Climate
Change Adaptation strategies. English Required; Portuguese preferred. Citizens of
Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe are encouraged to apply. TO
APPLY: Please email full, current CV/Resume in reverse chronological format, to
sarah.hendel@tetratech.com, or fax to S. Hendel at 802-658-4247. Please refer to job
code "RESILIM TS" in the subject line. Candidates meeting position requirements will
be contacted. No phone calls, please. Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and
gender equality in all of its operations in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these
goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from
women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Closing Date: March
15th, 2012
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SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
INDONESIA
Chemonics seeks a senior management professional for an ongoing, multi-year USAID-
funded marine and coastal resources management project in Indonesia. We are looking
for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around
the world. Responsibilities include: Provide leadership, management, and technical
direction; Ensure constructive coordination and communication with USAID/Indonesia
and the Government of Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries; Supervise
project staff; Ensure effective coordination among team members and implementing
partners. QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in natural resource management,
marine biology, or other related field. Minimum 10 years of experience managing and
implementing USAID or other donor-funded projects. Direct experience in institutional
capacity building, sustainable fisheries management, coastal zone management, and
climate change adaptation and resilience. Experience working collaboratively with a
broad range of government officials, international donors, NGOs, and private sector
stakeholders. Experience working in Indonesia or Southeast Asia required. Proven
ability in client relations and in project and contract management. Demonstrated
leadership, versatility, and integrity. Ability to work and travel in remote areas of the
country to oversee program implementation and provide technical expertise. Excellent
written and oral communications skills. Fluency in English required; Bahasa Indonesia
proficiency a plus. TO APPLY: Send electronic submissions to imacscv@gmail.com
by March 01, 2012. No telephone inquiries, please. Applicants should also download
and complete our EEO self-identification form and separately submit it to
EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com when applying for this position. Please include
"name of position, region/ country" in the subject line. Applicants can indicate on the
form their choice not to disclose. Thank you for completing the form and supporting our
EEO reporting requirements. Finalists will be contacted. Chemonics is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex,
national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.
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FIELD EVALUATION LEADER - GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
MONITORING & EVALUATION FRAMEWORK PROJECT
WASHINGTON, DC
Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interests for
qualified Field Evaluation Leader candidates for a project funded by the USAID Bureau
for Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade (EGAT). This full-time position will be
based in Washington, DC and will require frequent international travel. Project
Background: USAID intends to help countries accelerate their transition to climate-
resilient, low emissions, development through investments in clean energy and
sustainable landscape management, through programs that increase capacity for people
and places to adapt to the effects of climate change, and through integration of climate
change throughout the Agency's programming. Responsibilities: The Field Evaluation
Leader will assume overall general responsibility for implementing and supervising the
work done for the following illustrative tasks: Develop evaluation designs & models;
Oversee field evaluations; Quality control on evaluations; Lead selected evaluations;
Participate in preparing evaluation training materials; Supervise short term consultants
on field evaluations; Draft and/or review field evaluation reports; Participate on
evaluation teams; Review baseline data. The Field Evaluation Leader will also
coordinate with the project's Performance Management Specialist on the following
illustrative tasks: Provide input for evaluation indicators; In cooperation with the
project's performance management specialist, coordinate the overlap between the
performance monitoring frameworks and follow-on evaluation designs and activities.
Provide input and support to the Mission level virtual support function in regards to
evaluation questions that emerge. This may include directing a mid-level M&E
Specialist in carrying out this particular function in regards to evaluations support.
QUALIFICATIONS: At least a Master's degree in monitoring and evaluation and/or
climate change mitigation or adaptation, or other related field, PhD preferred. A
minimum of seven (7) years' experience of a managerial or technical nature in
evaluating climate change and/or natural resource programs, with substantial experience
in research design, e.g. sampling and statistical data analysis. At least five (5) years of
technical experience in policy analysis and evaluation in at least two geographical
regions, francophone Africa preferred. Substantial experience managing and
interpreting quantitative data collection and processes. Demonstrated experience
collaborating with complex field operations in closed and/or transitional or developing
countries. U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is mandatory. In addition to a
collaborative and family-friendly work environment, Tetra Tech ARD values diverse,
energetic, and enthusiastic team players who are committed to high levels of
performance and who are dedicated to providing superior services at all levels of the
firm. TO APPLY: To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of this
on-line application process: A letter of application explaining individual qualifications
for this opportunity. A current CV in reverse chronological format. A list of at least 3
professional references including name, contact information, and statement of
relationship to the reference. Apply online at:
https://careers.ardinc.com/ARDCareers/App/USPostingDetail.aspx?PostingId=334.
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be
considered. No phone calls will be accepted. Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity
and gender equality in all of its operations in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect
these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from
women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is
proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
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EXECUTIVE MANAGER (M/F) AFRICAN ECO-LABELLING
MECHANISM
NAIROBI, KENYA
The African Union (AU), UNEP and UNECA in cooperation with the African
Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production (ARSCP) and African
Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) have launched the development of the African
Eco-labelling Mechanism (AEM) funded by the German Federal Ministry for the
Environment, Nature Protection and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and implemented by GIZ.
The AEM aims at promoting intra-African and international trade, and enabling African
economies to adapt and contribute to the mitigation of climate change. AEM is in the
process of creating a cross-sectoral Pan African eco-label known as Eco Mark Africa
(EMA) which will be awarded to organizations meeting the criteria defined in the eco-
labelling standards. The AEM will define a clear set of sustainability criteria for
agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and tourism. In these sectors, EMA certified producers
will have to comply with environmental, social, economic and climate-relevant
requirements. EMA will be based on a certifiable sustainability standard as well as a
recognition system for other sustainability- or eco-labelling schemes. The AEM
Secretariat has been set up and is hosted at ARSO, and the AEM governance structures
comprising of an Executive Board and Technical Board are being established. Through
Sector Working Groups, the EMA standards for certification and recognition are
currently being developed, according to local and regional needs, as well as
international requirements. Defining a viable strategy to ensure long-term financial
self-sufficiency of the AEM and the marketing of Eco Mark Africa in cooperation with
national and international partners will be other decisive tasks of the project. Finally,
the project aims at developing the capacity of African accreditation and certification
bodies and facilitating access of producers to certification. The responsibilities: As
Executive Manager, you will be a member of the project team that develops and
institutionalizes the AEM in close cooperation with relevant national, regional and
international organisations. You will play a key role in ensuring the project's success
and in achieving the objectives agreed with BMU and the AEM Executive Board. You
will be responsible for the implementation of the programme strategy and for the
promotion of the AEM across the continent and internationally. Together with the
partner organisations as well as other members of the project team, you will lead the
project so as to ensure the long-term sustainability of the AEM programme. In this
context, you will work closely with the Sounding and Executive Boards Members,
AEM programme coordinator, the project manager of GIZ's Kenya Office and
colleagues from GIZ headquarters in Germany who will support the project
implementation, particularly as regards developing the standards and benchmarking
system and drawing up a marketing concept. You will play the key role in raising
support for the AEM from political institutions and economic networks. You will be
required to report progress of project implementation to the AEM Executive Board
biannually. To ensure the long-term viability of the AEM program it is highly desirable
that you develop a commitment to the AEM beyond the project phase. To ensure the
long-term viability of the AEM program it is highly desirable that you develop a
commitment to the AEM beyond the project phase. To ensure the long-term viability of
the AEM program it is highly desirable that you develop a commitment to the AEM
beyond the project phase. To ensure the long-term viability of the AEM program it is
highly desirable that you develop a commitment to the AEM beyond the project phase.
You will commit yourself to add value to the African original products in the areas of
agriculture, forestry, fisheries and eco-tourism by encouraging the African producers to
recognize and endow their products with the AEM standard. QUALIFICATIONS: You
have a Master's degree in economics, environmental or agricultural sciences, or in a
similar area, and have gained at least ten years of experience as an officer, and/or
advisor or manager. You have comprehensive expert knowledge on voluntary
sustainability standards and you are soundly acquainted with environmental and climate
protection. You have finely tuned communication skills, are an excellent networker,
excel under pressure, and act sensitively in an intercultural environment. Proficiency in
English is a must and fluency in French is an asset. TO APPLY: Applications (together
with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and references including
day time telephone contacts) should be sent to (recruitem@ecomarkafrica.com). Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application deadline: 21st February 2012 -
Close of Business. Duration: The position is for one year and renewable depending on
performance and deliverables.
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