Senior Advisor Sustainable Resources (OES)

Overview

The Work

The Senior Advisor for Sustainable Resources will contribute to the development, coordination, and implementation of international climate change policies and programs. This role will bring extensive expertise in international negotiations, climate finance, sustainable landscapes, and reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+), as well as strong written and verbal communication skills and proven project management capabilities.

MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Engagement in Climate Programs and Partnerships:Support client’s engagement in programs, global partnerships, and trust funds focused on sustainable landscapes, climate finance, mitigation strategies, and carbon markets. Represent clients’ interests in governance bodies, contributing to oversight and policy development.
• Policy Formulation and Implementation:Help formulate and implement strategies to address international climate change and related issues, including areas such as REDD+, agriculture, nationally determined contributions (NDCs), mid-century strategies, climate finance, and market mechanisms.
• Country-Level Strategy Development:Develop country ambition and implementation strategies for priority countries, particularly those in the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Program and Proposal Development:Design and shape international and bilateral climate-related programs to ensure that funding is effectively utilized to advance strategic objectives.
• Participation in Climate Negotiations:Provide support in representing organizational interests in UNFCCC negotiations and other relevant international forums aimed at advancing climate-related objectives.
• Foreign Assistance Program Oversight:Support the operationalization and monitoring of climate-related foreign assistance programs, with emphasis on producing measurable results in sustainable landscapes, REDD+, climate-smart agriculture, and carbon market initiatives.
• Drafting and Communication:Prepare high-quality memos, speeches, position papers, decision memoranda, talking points, meeting summaries, correspondence, and other communications essential to advancing climate policies and strategies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience and an advanced degree in a related field (e.g., public policy, economics, law, environmental studies).
• Proven experience in international negotiations, projects, and/or programs, particularly in sustainable landscapes and REDD+ areas.
• Familiarity with REDD+ and sustainable landscapes policy and financing mechanisms.
• Expertise in major REDD+ and sustainable landscapes partnerships such as the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility and Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes.
• Knowledge of UNFCCC negotiations, especially the current state of play in ongoing discussions.
• Experience with international forest and land use platforms, such as the Tropical Forest Alliance and the World Business Council on Sustainable Development, including public-private partnerships.
• Strong project and program management capabilities, coupled with strategic planning expertise.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse array of stakeholders, including policymakers, representatives of various governments, businesses, and non-governmental organizations.
• A quick learner who can navigate complex organizational structures and maintain productive relationships across teams.
• A proactive team player willing to address and resolve challenges as they arise.
• Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Do the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Outstanding interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional written communication skills with proficiency in drafting clear and compelling documents.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.