IMSG excels at helping businesses and governments worldwide prepare for and adapt to the threat of climate change and mitigate economic, environment and political security risks. Using our proven, multi-disciplinary approach, we research and analyze problems from scientific, technological, policy, financial and socioeconomic perspectives and develop integrated solutions that meet the critical goals, requirements and missions of our clients.
IMPORTANT:This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Responsibilities:
The contractor’s duties will include, but not be limited to:
Leading the development of a multi-year implementation plan for the CRCP’s LBSP goals and objectives, given existing funding
Advising senior CRCP leadership on watershed management and LBSP reduction issues in coral reef jurisdictions
Overseeing existing watershed management projects within the CRCP’s portfolio
Initiating and managing new projects that conform with the LBSP implementation plan
Providing technical assistance and/or training to relevant individuals working on watershed management issues for State and Territorial governments and federal agencies in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Strengthening existing and forging new partnerships with other federal agencies, state and territorial governments, academics, non-governmental organizations, and private industry to achieve mutual watershed management and LBSP reduction goals in coral reef jurisdictions
Reviewing grants proposals related to watershed management and LBSP reduction
Managing a database of Local Action Strategy projects proposed, ongoing, or completed in the seven U.S. coral reef jurisdictions
Participating on behalf of the CRCP or OCRM on internal NOAA and external working groups, councils, and committees
Supporting general activities for the relevant Division and Office to which this position will report
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree (highly preferred) or bachelor’s degree with equivalent additional experience in a relevant discipline such as watershed management, coastal planning, environmental management or policy or marine science
2 or more years post-graduate work experience in the watershed management field
2 or more years of program development and project management experience
Understanding of coral reef ecosystems, the threats that LBSP pose to reefs, and strategies for minimizing and mitigating the impacts
Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance or training to watershed management practitioners
Ability to work independently and cooperatively with a range of individuals that are geographically separated and that represent a range of different cultures
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to shift priorities as needed
Fluency in oral and written English, and strong communication skills
Experience coordinating efforts and projects with multiple partners
Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
Strongly Desired:
4 or more years post-graduate work experience in the watershed management field
Experience working on or with small island states, preferably in the Caribbean
Understanding of the unique topographic and hydrologic complexities influencing LBSP minimization and mitigation in south Florida, Puerto Rico, and/or the U.S. Virgin Islands
Experience managing individual grants (as the grant recipient) and/or administering grant programs (as the grantor)
Experience working in a matrix organization and/or demonstrated ability working in team settings
