Abt Associates

Abt Associates, a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the field of international development, seeks qualified candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded climate change adaptation program in Indonesia. The objective of the program is to improve climate and disaster resilience in Indonesia working at national, provincial and local levels, including working directly with communities, local organizations and the private sector.  The program will focus on building capacity for integrating disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation into development planning.

 

Successful candidates will be fluent in both English and Bahasa. They will also have a demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including national and local governments, civil society organizations, private sector representatives and local communities. 

 

Chief of Party Opportunity
Qualifications:
·         An advanced degree in environmental sciences, policy and/or planning, or a related field.

·         Minimum of 15 years of experience providing senior management to projects.

·         Experience managing donor-funded projects in Southeast Asia. Indonesia experience preferred.

·         Experience supporting climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, or programs/activities in a related field.

Climate Change Adaptation Specialist Opportunity

Qualifications:
·         An advanced degree in natural resource management, environmental science or a related field.

·         Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in climate change adaptation, climate vulnerability assessment, disaster risk management or a related field.

·         Experience working with donor-funded projects in Southeast Asia. Indonesia experience is preferred.

Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist Opportunity

Qualifications:

·         An advanced degree in natural resources management, environmental science, economics or a related field.

·         Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded projects in South East Asia required, Indonesia experience preferred. Experience with climate change adaptation or disaster risk reduction projects strongly preferred.

·         Experience in knowledge sharing with government stakeholders desired.

 

Other Opportunities
Abt Associates is also recruiting for the following positions:

·         Finance and Administration Manager

·         Grants Manager

·         Policy Specialist

·         Knowledge Management Specialist

·         Communications Specialist

·         Community Participation Specialist (should have climate change adaptation and/or disaster risk reduction experience)

·         Partnership Facilitation specialist (should have expertise in engaging the private sector and developing public-private sector partnerships)

 

For more information, please visit www.abtassociates.com/careers. Qualified and interested candidates should submit their cover letter and CV to ClimateChange@abtassoc.com with the position title in the subject line. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.