Individual Consultant, Climate Risk

Job Description

Chemonics seeks a Climate Risk Consultant to work with the Senior Advisor, Climate Risk on efforts to evaluate climate risks, vulnerabilities, and identify opportunities to strengthen climate resilient development outcomes in USAID contract activities. The consultant will provide research, modeling, analysis, and technical writing support on a variety of assignments.

Background on Chemonics’ Climate Group

Chemonics’ Climate Group uses a data-driven approach to better understand climate and related environmental risks and opportunities within its project portfolio and operations, establishing systems to identify and manage these risks, adjust processes, and continually improve its service. The Climate Group elevates Chemonics’ corporate commitment to environmental sustainability, provides technical advisory services for new business and project management teams, and provides technical support on environmental compliance and climate risk management to Chemonics’ global portfolio of programs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities While specific responsibilities will vary by assignment, we anticipate the following responsibilities over the course of the consultancy:

• Collaborate with Chemonics’ Senior Climate Risk Advisor in research, modeling, technical analysis, and stakeholder and partner interactions.
• Through statistical analysis and interpretation of climate and weather model outputs, characterize the physical impacts of extreme weather conditions (e.g., extreme heat, rainfall, wildfires, cyclones, riverine and coastal storm surge) to human and natural systems.
• Compile documentation to provide written analyses and summaries of relevant technical topics, including localized impacts to livelihoods, water and agricultural systems, AFOLU, and marine conservation and fisheries.
• Contribute to the preparation of client deliverables:
  • Carry out research and analysis on physical climate risk and resilience issues.
  • Run climate models and synthesize outputs using interpretive languages.
  • Coordinate with the Chemonics project teams and partners to translate results into appropriate delivery formats and effectively to communicate findings.
  • Support data intake, cleaning, and preparation

Period and Location of Performance:

The consultant will work remotely from the United States and provide ad hoc support based on demand. Chemonics anticipates awarding a minimum of 6 months and maximum of 1 year contract to start, with an anticipated maximum of 60 days LOE to begin.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in atmospheric or physical sciences, meteorology, hydrology, environmental science, or other related field
• 3+ years’ experience in climate data analysis and research
• Robust understanding of climate change science and knowledge of Bayesian statistical methods
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications, Python, Q/ ArcGIS, and visualization software
• Knowledge of USAID, other Federal agency regulations and policies preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability effectively to communicate complex, technical issues to non-expert audiences
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-starter, autonomous and responsible – must be able to meet deadlines
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and able to juggle multiple deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in problem solving and initiative to learn new skills
• Fluent English required, working proficiency in a second language (French or Spanish) is preferred
• Experience working in countries and regions that overlap with Chemonics current geographical footprint preferred

Application Instructions:

Please send an email with your CV and one work sample (must be lead contributor/author) attached with “Climate Risk Consultant” in the subject line to recruit-climategroup@chemonics.com by July 28, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries please. Chemonics will contact finalists.

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, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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About the Organization

Founded in 1975, Chemonics is an international development consulting firm. In more than 70 countries around the globe, our network of 5,000 specialists share a simple belief: that the challenges we face today are best solved through the right partnerships — sharing knowledge, expertise, and experience to deliver results. As part of our culture and values, Chemonics is proud to be named a “Best Place to Work” in the Human Rights campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index. Where Chemonics works, development works. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter or visit us at www.chemonics.com.