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International Resources Group CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH SPECIALIST

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International Resources Group (IRG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Engility, seeks an experienced Climate Change and Health Specialist to support the Global Climate Change Training, Outreach and Communications task order awarded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).  This project develops and delivers climate change training courses for USAID staff and implementing partners worldwide, as well as provides support for outreach and communications.  The project began delivering training courses in 2011 and has trained more than 500 USAID and other U.S. Government agency staff so far.  This is a short-term consultancy for senior or mid-level professionals. The preferred location to carry out this assignment is in Washington, DC.

The Climate Change and Health Specialist will be responsible for developing and delivering a new course on Integrating Global Climate Change into Health Programming (GCC-HL).  This course focuses on practical ways to integrate climate change into health sector programs in the context of international development. It is intended for delivery in a blended format composed of online and classroom modules, plus interactive sessions such as webinars.  The Climate Change and Health Specialist also will serve as a member of the technical training team and work closely with project management and administrative staff in organizing and conducting classroom-based and online training events, possibly at overseas locations.

Period of Service:  Not more than 60 days level of effort will be allocated to this assignment, consisting of approximately 30-40 days for initial course development and intermittent periods thereafter for delivery of the course through July 31, 2013.  We are open to the possibility of the above duties being shared by one senior and one mid-level professional.

Responsibilities:  
  • Work closely with the GCC Training team and USAID or other subject matter experts on health-related aspects of climate change to conduct analysis of specific needs for GCC-HL training courses and materials
  • Participate as needed in team meetings, discussions, briefings, and other collaborative processes to develop effective designs for health-related courses and modules as may be required for a range of delivery mechanisms – including classroom delivery at USAID Missions, online interactive delivery through webinars and other tools, and online delivery of self-paced modules available 24/7/365
  • Serve as Lead Trainer for the GCC-HL course by conducting the planning, development, and design of training program(s), under the guidance and direction of the GCC Training project director, USAID program manager, and USAID subject matter experts;  This task also involves working closely with other members of the GCC Training team, including specialists on adaptation, adult learning, e-learning development and facilitation, climate change and development, and others to be identified as needed
  • Draft, submit for review, and revise as needed a set of GCC-HL training course materials that adhere to established formats and styles for professionalism and scientific accuracy, depth, breadth, and accessibility of content, consistency with USAID policy and guidance, and branding, layout, and other aspects of how topics are presented
  • Coordinate and collaborate closely with subject matter experts from other US Government agencies who are actively engaged in USAID programs under the Global Health Initiative to remain current with technical and programmatic developments and incorporate these into training deliveries and materials as needed
  • Travel as needed and upon approval to training locations in order to serve as Lead Trainer delivering the GCC-HL training course according to approved schedules
  • In close coordination and collaboration with the designated USAID Subject Matter Expert, conduct and deliver the prepared GCC-HL courses, including revisions as necessary and determined by USAID, the GCC Training project director, or designee(s) to materials previously developed for the GCC-HL courses in online, classroom, or blended formats
  • Participate in After Action Reviews and team meetings at the end of each training event to identify any revisions or modifications that may be required for the next delivery
  • Participate actively and contribute as needed to development of any additional courses – for classroom or e-learning format – as may be appropriate and approved to proceed

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:  
  • Advanced degree in a field directly related to public health, climate change, or similar field providing educational background in subjects directly involved in promoting, implementing, or training on these topics in developing countries
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles and concepts of climate change, particularly as it relates to public health subject matter (e.g., malaria, infectious diseases, nutrition, water supply and sanitation) in the context of development programs
  • Detailed understanding of international development challenges, and parameters facing field staff involved in program design or implementation
  • Ability and experience developing and/or conducting training programs for development program designers and implementers, some of whom are subject matter experts while others may not be
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, interact professionally with colleagues from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and participate as a constructive member of a team
  • Excellent ability to communicate complex subject matter to educated laypersons in verbal and written forms (a writing sample will be required at interviews)

Preferred Skills and Abilities:
  • Experience with USAID projects or programs in a substantive capacity, or detailed understanding of the responsibilities, challenges, and parameters facing USAID field staff involved in program design or implementation
  • In-depth background, through education or experience, on health-related aspects of climate change impacts, mitigation measures, or socio-ecological resilience
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally for periods of one or two weeks each
  • Experience developing and delivering professional training courses particularly with tools for online collaboration as a learning format

Contact Details


Application Instructions

Please apply no later than October 24th, 2012. Send your resume to climate.changeexperts@engilitycorp.comwith “GCC-HL” in the subject line.

Engility Corporation was formed in 2012 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. Our name is derived from “engineering” and “agility” and we employ great people who anticipate our customers’ needs and move quickly to serve them.  Engility has some 9,000 employees in locations throughout the United States and worldwide.  Our professionals provide a broad range of technical, analytical, operational, training, security services and products to government and commercial customers.  At Engility, we conduct ourselves with the highest standards of integrity, accountability and respect, honoring our commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Our core competencies include Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support, professional services, education and training, operational support, logistics, and international capacity development.    
                                                                                      
For more than 30 years, IRG has helped foreign governments, the private sector, communities, and households manage critical resources to build a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous world. We have completed more than 850 contracts in over 140 countries, delivering high-quality, cost-effective services that promote positive economic growth, institutional and social change, and intelligent use of resources – human, physical, environmental, and financial.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Engility is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Engility provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Engility maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

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