Chemonics is an international development consulting company that helps governments, businesses, civil society groups, and communities promote meaningful change so people can live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.
Chemonics seeks speclialists for an anticipated USAID-funded project focused on sustainable forests and climate change mitigation in India. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
A. Forestry specialist:
The forestry specialist will support reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation as well as enhanced sequestration, through afforestation, conservation, and sustainable management.
Qualification:
- Advanced degree in forestry, environment, natural resource management or climate change related area such as science, agriculture or sustainable development
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience working on forest conservation and sustainable management of forests, REDD+ methodologies and afforestation projects
- Proven results designing methods and approaches to implement REDD+ projects
- Expertise in improving management practices for ecosystem services and carbon sequestration
B. Carbon Finance specialist:
The carbon finance specialist will support reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation as well as enhanced sequestration, through afforestation, conservation, and sustainable management of forests.
Qualification:
- Advanced degree in forestry, natural resource management, or climate change-related area in science, economics, carbon financing, or sustainable development
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience developing guidelines and methodologies to enhance forest carbon stocks with an emphasis on carbon accounting, monitoring, and verification
- Demonstrated expertise in greenhouse gas inventory systems and proven participation in international carbon markets at both the national and state level
- Experience analyzing social and economic incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the forest and agriculture sectors
C. Climate Adaptation specialist:
Climate adaptation specialist will support reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation as well as enhanced sequestration, through afforestation, conservation, and sustainable management of forests.
Qualification:
- Advanced degree in environment, natural resource management, or climate change-related area in science, agriculture, urban planning, or sustainable development
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience working on climate change adaptation or disaster risk reduction projects in at-risk regions focused on water issues, agroforestry, natural resources, coastal zones, or urban planning
- Proven experience leveraging synergies with other USAID activities or those of other development partners to design and implement activities related to climate change adaptation
Common qualifications:
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Fluency in English
Application Instructions:
Send in your CV to forestplusrecruit@gmail.com. Please provide a cover letter with resume.
Last date to apply: 31st May 2011
Contact Details:
Chemonics
1717 H Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
Tel: 202.955.3300
Email: info@chemonics.com
Website: http://chemonics.com
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