Call for Experts - Climate Change
Durham, NC 
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Posted 25 days ago
Job Description
Overview

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years' experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 5,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects. RTI's Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI's experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world.


Responsibilities

RTI is seeking to build a roster of experienced short- and long-term technical experts for multiple USAID funded programs focused on climate change, environment, resilience and sustainability. Position locations are varied and contingent upon contract and task order award(s).

Candidates with experience in climate change in the broad technical areas listed below should please consider submitting their CVs for consideration. Key thematic areas include:

  • Carbon accounting
  • Climate adaptation planning and financing
  • Climate change policy
  • Climate disaster risk planning and preparedness
  • Climate finance
  • Climate information services
  • E-mobility
  • Energy efficiency
  • Climate smart agriculture
  • Climate change, security and stability
  • Green infrastructure development
  • National adaptation planning
  • Nature-based solutions to climate change
  • Off-grid energy access
  • REDD+
  • Urban climate change mitigation and resilience

Qualifications

  • Eight or more years of professional working experience.
  • Prior USAID experience and experience working overseas with country counterparts and institutions is highly desirable.
  • Relevant experience working on donor-funded international development projects are encouraged to apply.
  • Foreign language skills desirable.

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EEO & Pay Equity Statements

As a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to and belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here.

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach and one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit .


We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available- https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$Overview

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years' experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 5,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects. RTI's Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities acros

Required Experience
8+ years
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