Environment and Climate Change

Position Description

FHI 360 seeks an Environment and Climate Change (ECC) Senior Technical Advisor (STA) to provide strategic and technical leadership to FHI 360’s ECC strategic initiative. This includes identifying and securing traditional and non-traditional financial resources, developing and supporting the implementation of technical strategies, programs or tools and building staff capacity and providing guidance to ensure that program design and implementation adheres to appropriate technical standards and guidelines. The STA is expected to stay current of traditional and non-traditional funding streams and evolving technical standards, guidelines, and program developments in area of expertise and is responsible for sharing best practices and contributing to the knowledge base through participation in scientific forums and technical networks. The position, based in the Asia Pacific region, will report to the ECC Director and will coordinate closely with FHI 360’s other operating units, including disaster preparedness and response, economic growth, global health, nutrition, gender and digital solutions.

Accountabilities:

- Provide technical leadership in one or more ECC technical areas, such as: climate preparedness and mitigation, resilience, air or plastic pollution, waste management, one health, blue economy
- Contribute to the growth of FHI 360’s Asia Pacific environment and climate change practice area; including securing funding for program implementation, conducting research, generating thought leadership.
- Lead design, implementation and quality assurance of environment and climate change activities.
- Collaborate closely with and facilitate technical exchange with FHI 360 staff, partners and collaborators.
- Develop tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components; ensure project implementation adheres to the appropriate global strategy and remains technically sound.
- Review, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of programs/projects and make recommendations for improvement.
- Represent FHI 360 at professional meetings and conferences, organize scientific events and grow FHI 360’s reputation as a thought leader in the environment and climate change arena.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications required:

- Master's degree or its International Equivalent in an environment, climate or related field. Doctorate Degree preferred.
- 15 or more years of scientific leadership in one or more of the following areas: air or plastic pollution, climate change, one health, green jobs (or another relevant topic).
- Track record of producing technical products, such as journal articles, job aids, training curricula or other tools.
- Demonstrated experience in designing projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package
, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.