Environmental and Natural Resources Staff Associate (US-Based Remote)
Job description
This job is cross-promoted from our Tetra Tech International Development Careers Site. Please formally apply for this position through the International Development Careers Site here: https://bit.ly/ENRStaffAssociate Applications will only be considered if they are submitted there. Thank you.
Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for an Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Staff Associate.
The ENR sector leads the firm’s international work in biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation and resilience, sustainable landscapes and forest management, community based natural resource management, fisheries and coastal zone management, and combating wildlife trafficking. This position will be based in Burlington, VT or Arlington, VA with consideration of remote, US-based locations.
Responsibilities:
- Support all aspects of project management and contract compliance from start up to close out, as well as client communications;
- Contribute to strategies for sustainable natural resource management that integrate economic growth and governance;
- Contribute to marketing activities and new business development, including conducting scoping trips, identifying new partners and/or clients, and innovative ways to development challenges;
- Assist in proposal preparation: technical approach, staff identification, work plan, partner liaising, and budget development, among others;
- Provide technical assistance either for short-term international assignments or in a home office advisory capacity;
- Contribute to strategies for sustainable natural resource management that integrate economic growth and governance.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in forestry, environmental sciences, natural resource management, climate change, international relations, business, or another related field;
- Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience required, including strong client, supervisor, and peer recommendations;
- Minimum of one year of relevant experience in a developing country preferred (service in a volunteer program is considered relevant);
- Proven excellence in a natural resources management or related field (e.g., forestry, biodiversity conservation, watershed management, geography, community based natural resources management, anthropology/sociology, property rights, human rights, resource economics, climate change adaptation, environmental compliance and management);
- Demonstrated project management and administration abilities, preferably on USAID contracts or cooperative agreements;
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural teams - in the Home Office and the field - with strong written, oral, and presentation skills;
- Fluency in English required, proficiency in a second language preferred;
- Must be comfortable working on concurrent projects and activities with poise and professionalism;
- Availability for 25-40% international travel;
- U.S. work authorization required.
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