Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity: Natural Resources Officer (Climate Change Mitigation Advisor) FSL-02, Bureau for Africa, Office of Sustainable Development (AFR/SD)

Job Description

Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity: Natural Resources Officer (Climate Change Mitigation Advisor) FSL-02, Bureau for Africa, Office of Sustainable Development (AFR/SD) Position Title: Natural Resources Officer (Climate Change Mitigation Advisor), Backstop 40, FSL-02
Position Location: Bureau for Africa, Office of Sustainable Development (AFR/SD) in Washington, DC
Salary Range: $120,317 – $176,300
Opening Date: June 10, 2022
Closing Date: July 1, 2022

Bureau Description: AFR is the USAID/Washington Operating Unit charged with managing USAID economic development programs in Africa. SD has the responsibility of providing technical support for these programs. AFR/SD’s technical responsibilities span across all areas of economic development—economic growth, agriculture, the environment, global climate change, biodiversity, water, democracy and governance, education, and health. This position is located in the Economic Growth, Environment, and Agriculture Division (EGEA). Application Instructions: Interested employees should submit a detailed resume/CV, a cover letter, and security clearance level, if any, to Isis Blanco Vera at . Please use the position title and grade level (Natural Resources Advisor - Climate Change Mitigation Advisor, FSL-02, AFR/SD/EGEA) in the subject line. Application submissions are requested by July 1, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to: – Razia Baqai, AFR/SD/EGEA, (202) 712-4538, , or
– Colin Quinn, AFR/SD/EGEA, (202) 712-4538,
Description of Position: The Climate Change Mitigation Advisor will provide regional research and analysis as well as technical, program planning, strategic development, and design support to AFR/SD/EGEA, USAID African Missions, and other USAID Bureaus and offices. In particular, the Climate Change Mitigation Advisor will focus on countries’ Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), improved land use as a climate change solution, net zero-emissions growth, energy and energy efficiency, climate smart transportation and infrastructure, policy and institutional reform, private sector engagement and market strengthening, and climate finance. The Climate Change Mitigation Advisor will provide AFR/SD/EGEA with the following essential support:

• Collaborate closely with the Africa Bureau Senior Climate Change Advisor and Climate Change Adaptation Advisor and Climate and Finance Lead on an integrated approach to climate change including adaptation/resilience, mitigation, integration and finance;
• Coordinate Africa Bureau’ s climate change mitigation efforts within the larger agency portfolio, including Natural Climate Solutions initiatives; and with the Africa Bureau Power Africa and Prosper Africa interagency initiatives;
• Plan, design, manage, monitor, and evaluate climate change projects or buy-ins that will be implemented in Africa;
• Provide technical support and advice to USAID field Missions in sub-Saharan Africa and to USAID/Washington on the strategic planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of climate-related activities; particularly those that pertain to addressing the causes of global climate change;
• Provide direct training and other capacity-building assistance to USAID staff and partners, particularly at USAID Missions;
• Forge strong, institutional linkages with U.S. Government institutions and development partners in climate ­related activities;
• Advise on and advocate for appropriate funding levels for USAID Africa Missions;
• Serve as a backstop to the other members of the AFR/SD climate team, helping to support all of the Africa climate activities and responsibilities as necessary;
• Mentor staff; and
• Contribute to other priorities and objectives as needed.

Qualifications: FSL-02: The incumbent must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the FSL-03 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain the appropriate security clearance is required. An advanced degree from an accredited college or university and five years of relevant experience is strongly preferred.

Application Instructions: Interested employees should submit a detailed resume/CV, a cover letter, and security clearance level, if any, to Isis Blanco Vera at . Please use the position title and grade level (Natural Resources Advisor - Climate Change Mitigation Advisor, FSL-02, AFR/SD/EGEA) in the subject line. Application submissions are requested by July 1, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to: – Razia Baqai, AFR/SD/EGEA, (202) 712-4538, , or
– Colin Quinn, AFR/SD/EGEA, (202) 712-4538,

About the Organization

CAMRIS is known throughout the U.S. for its leading edge services to support our national programs and particularly for serving our Veterans. CAMRIS is also known worldwide for excellence serving client programs to improve economic, social, political, and health conditions of people in all parts of the world. For 45 years, since our first contact with USAID in 1963 and with work in every year since, our most important partner in the international sphere has been the United States Agency for International Development (“USAID”). In fact, CAMRIS has worked with USAID in each year since its founding. Before USAID we assisted its predecessor organizations dating back to the Kennedy Administration in 1961, to address humanitarian needs and to counter instability posed by underdevelopment. To date CAMRIS has carried out assignments for USAID in 50 countries in all regions and in many technical areas. Today CAMRIS continues this proud tradition as it works on significant USAID assignments in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our current work includes technical assistance to support major USAID-funded initiatives in the areas of Global Health, Democracy and Governance, Development, and Monitoring and Evaluation, and active assignments including several global initiatives and our present work in 24 countries (Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Botswana, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe). ABOUT CAMRIS INTERNATIONAL CAMRIS is an International Development Consulting Firm working within the public and private sectors to advance the human and institutional capacities of organizations and communities worldwide. WHAT WE DO We apply a combination of proven interdisciplinary, scientific and management approaches to identify, develop and implement the most effective solutions in support of our clients' program goals. We do this most often in the areas of international development and global health, and selectively in additional areas where our cross-cutting capabilities are well suited to meet the needs of our clients. We operate in all regions of the world, often in very challenging or austere conditions. At all times our focus is on evidence-based effectiveness, quality, reliability, and sustainability. We successfully completed initiatives in nearly 80 countries to date. KEY CAPABILITIES * Short-Term and Long-Term Technical Assistance * Program Management Services * Institutional Support * Research and Analytic Support CORE PRACTICE AREAS * Monitoring and Evaluation * Capacity Building * Project Design * Knowledge Management * Adaptive Technologies * eLearning * Democracy and Governance * Infectious Diseases STAFF CAMRIS has grown rapidly over the last 5 years to a peak of 200 staff, complemented by highly experienced consultants and collaborating partners and universities. CAMRIS is headquartered in Bethesda, MD in the Washington DC metropolitan area, with remote offices, operations and worksites in various locations in the U.S. and overseas.