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Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for potentialsenior technical specialist positions on an anticipated USAID-funded program in Peru.
Position Description / Summary:
The anticipated 5-year USAID-funded initiative currently titled Peru Forest Finance Activity aims to promote private sector partnerships and mobilize investment in support of forest conservation and advancing climate change mitigation through avoided deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon region. The project will work collaboratively with the private sector, forest-dependent value chains and enterprises, the financial sector, Peruvian authorities and regulators, other investors in the forest and climate mitigation sectors, and forest dependent communities – especially Indigenous Peoples.
These would be full-time positions based in Peru for the full life of project (anticipated five years). For all positions, working knowledge of English, experience working in and managing multi-disciplinary teams, enthusiasm for frequent travel to field sites, knowledge of MS Office applications, and commitment to gender equity and social inclusion are required. Candidates with primary qualifications and experience in more than one of the below areas should indicate their interest in multiple positions in their cover letter.
Positions:
* Sustainable Finance Specialist (forest-, conservation- and/or climate-finance)
* Sustainable/Green Finance Policy Specialist
* Sustainable Banking Specialist
* Impact Investment Specialist
* Private Sector Engagement Specialist
* Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) Business Advisor
* Sustainable/Community-based Forestry Specialist
* Sustainable Agriculture/Value Chains Specialist
* Forestry/Forest Carbon Specialist
* Communications Specialist
* Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist
* Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI)/Indigenous Advisor
Minimum Qualifications Required:
* Minimum bachelor’s degree in a field related to the position(s) of interest required; master’s degree a plus.
* At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience, preferably in Colombia.
* Experience on USAID or other donor-funded projects preferred but not required.
* Proven track record of collaborating with a diverse array of stakeholders (including governments, the private sector, local organizations), and integrating social inclusion with Indigenous, women, youth, and other vulnerable populations.
* Professional proficiency (written, oral) in English required.
* Peruvian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Senior Technical Specialists for USAID Peru Forest Finance
Tetra Tech International Development ( International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech ) is accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for potential Senior Technical Specialists on a planned USAID-funded program in Peru. The position is contingent upon award of activity and USAID approval.
Job Description:
The USAID-funded, five-year, early-stage initiative in Peru, titled “Forest Finance,” seeks to catalyze private sector partnerships to increase investment (both private and public) to mitigate climate change and reduce deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon.
Forest Finance is designed to mobilize investments in the Peruvian Amazon to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, threats to forests and other natural resources; improve resilience to climate change; and support forest-friendly economic development, such as timber and non-timber forest product value chains, sustainable forest management and agroforestry, ecotourism, forest carbon/REDD+ projects, payments for ecosystem services, and/or other Amazon-based investment opportunities. The project will also promote private sector engagement (PSE) and investment mobilization strategies focused on improving gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) outcomes, and generating economic opportunities for women, indigenous peoples, and other vulnerable groups in the Peruvian Amazon.
Senior Technical Specialists are full-time positions in Peru for the anticipated five years of the project. All positions require a good knowledge of English, experience in working and managing multidisciplinary teams, enthusiasm for frequent travel to the field, knowledge of MS Office applications and a commitment to gender equality and social inclusion. Candidates with qualifications and experience in more than one of the areas listed below should indicate their interest in multiple positions in their cover letter.
Positions:
* Specialist in sustainable finance (forest, conservation and/or climate finance)
* Specialist in green finance policies
* Sustainable banking specialist
* Impact investment specialist
* Private sector engagement specialist
* Advisor to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
* Community forest management specialist
* Specialist in sustainable agriculture and value chains
* Forestry and forest carbon specialist
* Communications specialist
* Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist
* Gender, equity and social inclusion advisor (GESI)/Indigenous
Qualifications:
* Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the position of interest; a master’s degree preferred.
* At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience, preferably in Peru.
* Experience in projects funded by USAID or other donors, preferred but not mandatory.
* Proven track record of collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders (including governments, private sector, local organizations), and integrating social inclusion with indigenous people, women, youth and other vulnerable populations.
* Professional fluency in English and Spanish.
* Peruvian citizens are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover Letter
* CV
Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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Tetra Tech International Development is committed to safeguarding and technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our team of dedicated Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) advisers work closely with our staff and partners to share international norms and best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand inclusion and an authentic sense of belonging to all our staff regardless of background.
Reasonable Accommodations:
We are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide helpful and reasonable accommodations for candidates.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 28,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among our core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite applications from all interested parties.
To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover letter
* Curriculum vitae (CV)
Please make sure to send only the requested documents listed above. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech International Development is committed to safeguarding and technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our dedicated Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion (GYSI) advisory team works closely with our staff and partners to share international standards and best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand inclusion and a genuine sense of belonging to all our staff, regardless of their background.
Reasonable accommodations:
We are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s disability assistance page . Our recruiting team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide helpful and reasonable accommodations to candidates.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a multi-billion dollar global company with local, customer-focused delivery at 550 locations around the world. Our reputation is built on the technical expertise and talent of more than 28,000 employees who work together to deliver smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. Tetra Tech is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, inclusion and equity are among our core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized the equal inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite applications from all interested parties.
