Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs - Tetra Tech) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for various short-term expert positions on an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Amman Urban Resilience Activity (AURA) in Jordan.
Project/Position Description:
The goal of this project is to improve urban resilience to climate change and decarbonization in the municipality of Amman, Jordan. Activities under AURA will focus will (1) improve data-driven policymaking and planning, and promote behavior change for urban resilience and decarbonization, (2) improve finance mobilization for urban resilience and decarbonization projects, and (3) increase implementation of priority urban resilience and decarbonization projects. A project office would be located in Amman, and possession of or ability to obtain a local work permit will be required for all project staff based in Jordan.
To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.
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.
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 or contact our Global Talent Operations team. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans employer.
Skills
The preffered candidate should be experience in one of the following experiences:
- Meteorology and Climate Change Experience
- Climate Finance Experience
- Policy/Legal Experience
- Green Building Experience
- Groundwater Hydrology Experience
- Public Health &Education Experience
Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline is required.
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Jordan in the respective field of technical expertise.
- Experience on USAID or other donor-funded projects preferred but not required.
- Professional proficiency in Arabic, and English is required.
- Jordanian nationals and especially women are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Experience working in and managing multi-disciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Commitment to gender equity and social inclusion are required.