Climate Integration Specialist or Engineer

Mid-level, Full-time staff position

Chemonics seeks a climate integration specialist/engineer for the USAID/Kyrgyz Republic Green Economy Activity. The Green Economy Activity aims to build the capacity of the Kyrgyz Republic to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change in its economy in order to create and develop a “green economy,” or one that is low carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive. The Activity will promote practices that contribute to a robust and resilient economy, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the private and public sectors, increase climate financing, and develop a policy framework to catalyze sustainable and green climate solutions. It will promote initiatives that use fewer resources to produce the same amount of output that do not negatively impact land, water, and air quality.

Please note that this position is subject to successful program award. This position is anticipated to be based in the Kyrgyz Republic. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities Include

• Act as a technical advisor on climate adaptation and climate mitigation activities
• Serve as the guiding advisor during the grant selection and condition-setting for the grant recipients to ensure that all the activities are aligned with the contract’s climate agenda and GHG reduction agenda
• Serve as the climate adaptation/mitigation activities lead, ensuring compliance with USAID climate risk management processes, as detailed in relevant ADS mandatory references
• Provide a technical advice and guidance to project leadership, working to identify and analyze climate vulnerabilities and develop mitigation measures by monitoring, identifying, and sharing opportunities to integrate climate change adaptation and mitigation into the main components of the Activity
• Provide advice to the grant program to ensure that grants under contract are aligned with the contract’s objectives about GHG reduction, green economy activities, and energy efficiency
• Work with the environmental compliance team on the climate and environmental impact of the activities
• Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation function to set forth the system of GHG measurement, energy efficiency measurement, target setting, and impact assessment of the activities in relation to the Activity’s climate change mitigation and adaptation agendas

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, ecology, integrated sustainable development, natural resource management, engineering, construction management or a closely related field
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in an area involving application of climate mitigation/adaptation integration into production, construction, industry or agriculture, climate proof infrastructure, or closely related regulations, standards, policies, and best practices in a similar country context is required
• National or international certifications are preferred, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP), or similar certificates in climate mitigation and adaptation related areas
• Extensive experience working with host government officials, and private sector representatives, and participating in key counterpart, donor, and coordination meetings
• Good writing and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (M&E) skills and experience
• Fluency speaking, reading, and writing in English and Russian, Kyrgyz language is highly preferred

Application instructions:

Please apply no later than June 7, 2024. Applicants should send an email with their CV and cover letter to kgzgreeneconrecruitment@chemonics.com and “Climate Integration Specialist/Engineer” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.