The Environmental Advisor will provide technical support to the American Red Cross (AmCross) and other humanitarian aid partners on ways to incorporate environmental sustainability into recovery and reconstruction programs and projects including shelter, water and sanitation, livelihoods and disaster risk reduction sectors. The position will also provide quality assurance/quality control for AmCross’ environmental partners. Additional activities will include environmental capacity building of AmCross, its partners, and government officials. This is a full time position for a minimum of 366 days with the possibility of extension. This is an accompanied post--Spouse only.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree required and at least seven years related experience and one year of supervisory experience or comparable experience in one or more of the following relevant fields: ecology, environmental impact assessment, international development and environmental management. Advanced degree preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in environmental impact assessment of infrastructure and/or development projects at multiple scales and sectors (prior experience with shelter, water and sanitation or livelihood projects preferred).
• Advanced interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity skills;
• Understanding of biodiversity and natural resource management principles (prior environmental experience in disaster context preferred);
• Experience in working as a largely autonomous member of a highly skilled and geographically dispersed team and experience managing consultants;
• Able to conduct field visits, sometimes in areas with little to no infrastructure.
• Able to travel frequently at short notice;
• Ability to work against deadlines and under limited supervision