Learning And Capacity Building Specialist

Environmental Incentives' Mission is to enhance the environments that sustain healthy communities. We empower public and private sector leaders to maximize the effectiveness of their conservation and development programs. Our clients trust us to design and support implementation of programs that (1) use evidence to develop effective strategies within complex systems, (2) center local stakeholder experiences and facilitate collective action, and (3) produce results that support learning about what works. Environmental Incentives is a certified B Corporation with offices located in Washington, DC, South Lake Tahoe, San Diego, Nairobi, and Lima (pending registration). Our remote staff and consultants are based in multiple states within the United States, and across five continents.

Opportunity

Environmental Incentives is recruiting a Learning and Capacity Building Specialist for the anticipated Gender in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (GMEL) award for USAID's Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Hub (GenDev). The Learning and Capacity Building Specialist will lead Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) and capacity building support to the Hub, the Operating Units (OUs) with which it collaborates, and its implementing partners and other stakeholders. The position is full-time, based in Washington, DC, and contingent on funding.

Success in this position includes the ability to manage and drive processes forward, respond quickly to varied demands and tight deadlines, and complete high-quality work products on time with an eye to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and deliver activities to build the gender in MEL capacity of USAID Bureaus, Missions, and Offices, as well as implementing partner (IPs) awards directly funded and managed by GenDev.
• Organize CLA events for Bureaus, Missions, and Offices with whom GenDev is collaborating, as well as IPs implementing awards directly funded and managed by GenDev.
• Provide expert advice on strategies and tactics for maximizing uptake of findings and recommendations from GMEL monitoring, evaluations, and assessments.
• Advise GenDev, its cooperating OUs, and its IPs on strategies and processes for incorporating CLA throughout the Program Cycle in order to improve gender equality and women's empowerment activity designs, implementation actions, and results.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of relevant experience; Master's degree and 5+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience designing, managing, or implementing development activities related to gender integration and/or gender and social inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering activities and products based on CLA principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• University degree in relevant field, graduate degree preferred.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of USAID programming, approaches, and policy, including USAID gender policy and programming.
• Demonstrated success building a trusted advisory relationship with client teams, including technical specialists, to assess needs, manage processes, deliver high quality services, and solve problems.
• Experience independently creating client deliverables, including scoping, production, and review; or, experience playing a critical role in the development of products.
• Previous experience on a MEL platform or similar support contract for USAID.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to be proactive in problem solving with excellent listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working with various types of people and personalities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong process management skills and ability to produce quality products.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Legally authorized to work in the United States with no restrictions.
• Criminal background check required.

BASE STATION AND COVID-19 POLICY

The position will be based in Washington, DC. Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the position will begin remotely. Being present in the office on multiple days per week is an expectation once we reopen offices, which is currently expected to commence sometime after March 2022.

Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 or legally authorized exemption is required for all Environmental Incentives employees working in the United States, regardless of office location or remote work. Selected candidates will be required to provide proof of full vaccination before beginning employment with Environmental Incentives. Full vaccination is defined as 2 weeks after the final dose of the requisite vaccination.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The starting salary range for this position is dependent and commensurate with experience. Environmental Incentives also offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-funded medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance for employees.
• Highly competitive 401k contributions that start on day one of your employment. Did we mention we offer environmentally responsible investment options?
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time. You'll also get paid time off opportunities each year to vote and volunteer at a charity of your choice!

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application no later than February 15, 2022. On a rolling basis throughout the application period, we will review applications and contact qualified candidates for additional information.

ENVIRONMENTAL INCENTIVES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are committed to developing an inclusive work environment for all employees, where diversity of thought, style, culture, and skill is valued in support of individual performance and potential, as well as our business goals and mission. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants with disabilities may contact Environmental Incentives coordinators via telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Human Resources:

Brenda Ables

Director of Human Resources

Phone: (202) 525-2450

Email: hr@enviroincentives.com