Pact seeks a Technical Specialist, Climate Change Adaptation for an anticipated USAID program in Malawi to increase social, ecological, and economic resilience to climate change and improve biodiversity conservation within freshwater ecosystems through sustainable fisheries co-management. The Technical Specialist will serve as a key advisor to the Deputy Chief of Party and will be responsible for managing and directing climate change adaptation and livelihoods activities.
Responsibilities:- Provide expertise in climate change adaptation, including identifying strengths and gaps and developing and implementing program strategies to strengthen institutional and community capacities.
- Provide direct technical assistance to government, partners and community structures in areas including ecosystem-based adaptation solutions, alternative climate resilient livelihoods, value chains, and aquaculture.
- Supervise/oversee relevant program staff and partners.
- Contribute to preparation of annual work plans and other aspects of the program strategy.
- Assist in managing effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting and learning.
- A Master's degree or higher in one of the following fields: natural resource management and/or biodiversity conservation, environmental or climate change-related studies, agriculture, and governance, local development, public administration.
- At least 7 years of demonstrated technical expertise, with substantial developing country experience in development and implementation of innovative strategies within their subject areas and experience and expertise to effectively provide technical assistance and oversee the design and implementation of national and communityâ€level activities.
- At least 3 years of demonstrated excellence in a management position, preferably including direct supervision of professional and support staff, quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract/grant management.
- Ability to organize and conduct trainings and technical workshops related to biodiversity conservation.
- Experience and skills necessary for facilitating collaborative approaches to management of shared natural resources such as trans-boundary watercourses and bodies.
- Proven track record of working on design of capacity development programs in local governance.
- Proven track record of contributing to knowledge management and policy development.
- Excellent track record as a local government trainer.
- A thorough understanding of issues relating to climate change adaptation and fisheries management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.
