ICMA provides technical assistance to local governments in emerging democracies, helping them to develop professional practices and ethical, transparent governments. ICMA performs a wide range of grant and contract funded work both in the U.S. and globally, supported by federal government agencies, foundations, and corporations.
ICMA is expressing interest in a Geographical Information Systems Expert for a USAID funded program in Mozambique. The Coastal City Adaptation Program (CCAP), is a five-year program is designed to increase urban coastal resiliency to climate change by incorporating climate change into urban planning processes and undertaking adaptive measures in response to capacity building activities, performance-based incentives and public advocacy in targeted municipalities.
Duties
- Extensive knowledge of coastal erosion/management and climate change adaptation issues
- Ability to work on or around water especially along the coast
- Knowledge of coastal defense mitigation methods
- Knowledge of use of hard structures for erosion mitigation
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in order to communicate complex, technical information to technical and general audiences
- Skill in facilitating meetings effectively and efficiently
- Experience with coastal management initiatives (assessments, monitoring, etc.) is a major plus
Requisites
- Candidates must hold a M.SC. or an advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. coastal management, coastal engineering, civil engineering)
- Professional specialization in civil engineering and climate change adaptation issues from a developmental point of view will be a distinct advantage
- Minimum 7 years of experience with at least 5 years of proven experience in the mentioned field
- Demonstrated track record of climate change adaptation project management
- Fluent in Portuguese and English
Notes
- This position is available if ICMA is awarded the project
- ICMA is an EOE
- Forward your resume in English with the subject line "GIS Expert"
- Limit your resume to 4 pages