Colombia LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES SPECIALIST: FOREST CARBON, MARKETS, AND COMMUNITIES

Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Low Emissions Development Strategies (LEDS) Specialist candidates for the Forests Carbon, Markets and Communities program (FCMC). This position will Support the Colombian Climate Change strategy by developing low emission development plans for the agricultural and forestry sectors in the Magdalena River Basin of Colombia while promoting a REDD+ scheme in the upper basin to preserve forest resources and provide economic alternatives for local communities, including the development of adaptation guidelines for the land use planning revision process in selected municipalities.

This one year position at 70%-100% of full time will be based in Bogota, Colombia and will require periodic travel.

Responsibilities: • Coordinate and lead the process in country; • Conduct rapid assessments to determine the current status of LEDS and REDD+ strategies, assess future emissions scenarios, prioritize sectors, and identify priority actions for support; • Build the capacity of local institutions to sustainably deliver training related to REDD+ strategies; • Coordinate with the different ministries and organizations involved (agriculture, mines and energy, environment, national planning) and the private sector; • Training (materials and facilitation) on best practices in LEDS and REDD+ (and lessons learned) to diverse audiences; • Establish and maintain productive and positive relationships with USAID, international government officials, multilateral and donor organizations, and local partners.

Qualifications: • Educational requirements include at least a Master’s degree in anthropology, sociology, communication, development, or a field of study related to policy analysis, degree and/or experience in climate change mitigation or adaptation, PhD preferred and; • A minimum of eight (8) years experience of a managerial or technical nature in implementing climate change and/or natural resource programs; • Technical experience in Colombia; • Experience with USAID’s operations, procurement, administration and logistics, and financial management regulations; • Training experience and exceptional verbal and written communication skills; • English and Spanish proficiency required.

How to apply:

To Apply: Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format, to sarah.hendel@tetratech.com or fax to S. Hendel at 802-658-4247. Please refer to job code “LEDS 4 Colombia” 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: January 30th, 2012