Capacity Building and Adult Education Specialist for Climate Adaptation Support Activity

The USAID-funded Climate Adaptation Support Activity project, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development (www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest for a Capacity Building and Adult Education Specialist position. The USAID Climate Adaptation Support Activity is a five-year project based in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the activity is to support impactful adaptation across USAID by providing strategic support to USAID Missions and USAID/Washington Operating Units.

The Capacity Building and Adult Education Specialist will monitor, develop, and manage capacity-building approaches for stakeholders and across activities. The Capacity Building and Adult Education specialist is part of the Technical Advisory Group and reports to the Chief of Party. This is a five-year fixed-term appointment with benefits. This position may be based in Washington, D.C., or Burlington, VT, with the possibility of a remote work option.

Responsibilities:

*Planning and facilitation of workshops, training interactive webinars, and other learning, both virtual and in-person.

*Coordinates with USAID stakeholders, and project technical and research groups to develop, update and implement climate adaptation capacity-building plans and training materials.

*Coordinates with the technical team to inform content for instructional materials and capacity-building tools.

*Designs and delivers instruction, education, or training as needed for project activities/stakeholders.

*Designs and applies capacity assessment methods and learning needs assessments.

*Works with Gender and Inclusion Advisor to assure capacity building reflects local needs and inclusive design.

Qualifications:

*Master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience in international development, training, instructional design, organizational development, environment, climate change, or related field.

*Demonstrated, practical experience designing and delivering capacity-building activities, including adult education and instructional design, in climate change adaptation, climate resilience, and climate risk assessment or related topics.

*Experience in facilitating group processes, including meetings, focus groups, learning activities, and/or events (virtual, in-person).

*Technical expertise in climate change and/or international development.

*Ability to manage adaptively and adjust to changes in context or work requirements.

*Experience with M&E of training and capacity-building programs.

*USAID project experience preferred.

*Professional proficiency in English is required.

*French, Spanish, or other language proficiency is preferred.

*Ability to travel internationally.

*U.S. work authorization required.