Chemonics seeks a research and evidence specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Biodiversity Results and Integrated Development Gains Enhanced (BRIDGE) program. BRIDGE aims to integrate biodiversity for improved outcomes in conservation in USAID missions by building an improved internal enabling environment and technical capacity within the agency for integration, and growing the evidence base for biodiversity and development integration and increasing its use by decision-makers and external constituencies. The research and evidence specialist will be based in or near the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide technical direction, input, and management for activities improving the evidence base for biodiversity and development integration
- Identify how evidence for integration of biodiversity and development can be used to inform and influence programmatic and policy processes
- Work with USAID and external partners to analyze the body of evidence for linkages between biodiversity and development
- Develop relationships with partners and allies within USAID and partner institutions
Qualifications:
Master’s
- degree in international development, biodiversity conservation, ecology, economics, finance, sociology, anthropology, public administration or related field required; Ph.D. degree preferred
- Minimum six years of experience (eight to 10 years of experience preferred) in international development or closely related field
- Substantial expertise in biodiversity and natural resources management and other sectors of international development
- Experience and expertise with international conservation and development policies, processes, and donors
- Thorough understanding of relevant scientific and experience-based literature
- Strong skills and experience conducting and overseeing applied research in the conservation and development field, including secondary research and analysis methods
- Familiarity with principal actors and initiatives in this area
- Demonstrated management skills and experience sufficient to oversee major components of an integrated, multiyear project
- Ability to communicate effectively with USAID counterparts
- Broad geographical experience required
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- English fluency required; strong language skills in an additional language strongly preferred
How to apply:
Send electronic submissions toBRIDGERecruit@chemonics.comby February 27, 2015. Please include “Research and Evidence Specialist” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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