Technical Specialists for the Caribbean Resilient Economies and Sectors, Eastern and Southern Caribbean (ESC) countries
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Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified senior-level candidates for various technical positions on an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Resilient Economies and Sectors Activity in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean. The purpose of this Activity is to: Reduce systemic constraints to climate and disaster finance and increase investments in resilience across priority sectors such as agriculture.
These potential full-time or part-time positions will be based in the ESC region. For all positions, working knowledge of English, experience working in and managing multi-disciplinary teams, frequent travel to field sites, knowledge of MS Office applications, and commitment to gender equity and social inclusion are required.
Target countries include Bahamas, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica, Guyana, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Suriname.
Potential Roles
Institutional Capacity Strengthening
Disaster Risk Finance
Climate Finance
Insurance product feasibility assessment and design
Policy and Enabling Environment
Climate Adaptation
Climate Risk Mitigation
Climate resilience
Private Public Partnerships
Climate Smart Agriculture
Private Sector Engagement
Livelihoods specialists (fisheries, tourism)
Youth engagement
Gender and Social Inclusion
Women and youth-led business development, skill development and business coaching
Disaster Risk Reduction/Preparedness
Regional integration and network development
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a related discipline outlined above.
A minimum of 10 years’ work experience in a related area
Demonstrated knowledge of the ESC context and region required.
Demonstrated experience building local institutional or private sector capacity
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
ESC nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:
Cover Letter
CV in reverse chronological format
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