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| Title | Program Associate - Ecosystem Services / Forestry and Natural Resource Management Dept |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Program Associate I
LOCATION: Arlington, VA
DepartmenT: Ecosystem Services / Forestry and Natural Resource Management
Reports to: Program Officer
Position Summary:
The ‘Program Associate I’ provides support for program staff, and will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of projects related to climate change in the agriculture, forestry, and other land use sectors.
ESSENTIAL Responsibilities:
· Assist program staff with technical assistance and the writing of project design documents for climate change mitigation projects in the agriculture, forestry, and other land uses (AFOLU) sector. Support may include: researching scientific literature and internet; compilation and summarization of existing literature and data; assist in writing project documentation; assist in writing measuring and monitoring (M&M) plans to estimate carbon and other greenhouse gas emission changes resulting from project activities; assist in implementing monitoring plans; assist in developing and implementing carbon project development training modules.
· Provide support to program staff in the development of methods for measuring and monitoring (M&M) changes in carbon and non-CO2 greenhouse gases in terrestrial ecosystems. Support may include: researching scientific literature; interactions with scientific colleagues; reviewing software and equipment; evaluating what and how existing methodologies could be integrated with new methodologies being developed; contributing to documents, manuals, and presentations of M&M methodologies developed by program staff; and assisting in developing training modules in the use of methods.
· Maintain knowledge of evolving issues in the global climate change and environmental fields, including the role of land use change and forestry activities for mitigating emissions of greenhouse gases.
· Assist with backstopping and program implementation. This includes: tracking and monitoring program activities and deadlines; acting as source of information on program activities; initiating appropriate action on administrative matters; coordinating with program staff when traveling; carrying out correspondence via email and telephone with partners, consultants and clients.
· Assist in proposal preparation and coordination. This may include correspondence with potential donors; assembling proposal materials; formatting documents and CVs; performing internet-based research; and the development of specific proposal components related to climate change.
· Conduct background research and report writing to support research projects in the AFOLU sector. Support may include: researching scientific literature, interactions with scientific colleagues and colleagues in the land use sector, internet research, analysis and synthesis of data and information.
· Assist with program implementation, client relations, contributing to proposals for new business, document and report writing, and field measurement training seminars; performing field data collection, analysis and synthesis on land use and forests and their carbon content; and tracking national and international activities in related fields
· Other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
Education: BA/BS in ecology, forestry, biology, or related discipline required. Masters degree preferred.
Experience:
· Two years work or experience in international development arena, ecosystem ecology, forestry, or a closely related field. Applicable experience attained during course of study can be included.
· Experience with project design, implementation, and reporting required, with an emphasis on ecology or forestry preferred
· Working experience overseas preferred
· Demonstrated writing abilities essential
· Demonstrated ability in data analysis, including statistical assessments, strongly preferred
· Some international experience strongly desired
· Demonstrated ability to work with public and private funding organizations desired
· Experience with informal or formal teaching or training desired
· Knowledge of and experience in climate change mitigation in the land use sector desired
· Knowledge of international development arena desired
Skills:
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including high proficiency in Excel, required
· Proficiency with a statistical software package preferred
· Excellent organization skills essential, including ability to coordinate a variety of tasks, meet deadlines, work effectively under pressure, and work as team player
· Demonstrated strong analytical capability and solving abilities required
· Excellent interpersonal skills required
Other:
· Familiarity with a broad range of forestry and environmental issues required
· English oral and written fluency required
· Advanced oral and written proficiency in additional language very highly desirable (most desired languages include: French, Mandarin, any South Eastern Asian language)
· Must be willing and able to travel without dependents to remote locations both domestically and internationally on short and month-plus trips
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Must have valid employment status in US
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