International Development Group | Contract

Urban Climate Resilience Specialist

Ciudad de México, Mexico | Posted on 08/07/2024

Job Information

  • Date Opened 08/07/2024
  • Job Type Contract
  • Industry Consulting
  • City Ciudad de México
  • State/Province Ciudad de México
  • Country Mexico
  • Zip/Postal Code 03710

About Us

International Development Group (IDG) works to reduce poverty around the world through sustainable, broad-based economic development. For 30 years, IDG has partnered with USAID and other international donors in more than 80 countries. Our areas of expertise include economic governance, private sector development, international trade, public financial management, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.


Job Description

Urban Climate Resilience Specialist

IDG is recruiting for a Mid-Level or Senior Urban Climate Resilience Specialist to provide technical assistance on a project in Mexico, with availability for quick deployment. The expert should have substantial experience in renewable energies and microgrids and would provide their expertise on one or more technical activities for a client.

Responsibilities

The Urban Climate Resilience Specialist will conduct the following:
Review technical documents provided by the client and provide recommendations. 

Conduct research and draft reports as needed

Provide recommendations to the client for technical activities to address identified key constraints. 

Provide expertise in one or more of the following areas specifically related to renewable energies and microgrids:

Market and cost-benefit analysis.

Climate adaptation strategies.

Training and capacity-building.

Regulatory environment.

Identify key stakeholders associated with the technical activities and engage with them to build relationships. 

Occasional travel and on-site activities could take place to facilitate support and/or research.  

Qualifications 

A Bachelor degree in a related field required. Advanced degree preferred. 

At least five years of relevant professional experience required, at least 12 years of experience preferred. 

Prior experience working with donors such as the U.S. Agency for International Development, Millenium Challenge Corporation, Department for International Development, etc. preferred. 

Extensive technical experience in urban climate resilience. 

Technical experience in or more of the following areas required; 

Market and cost-benefit analysis.
Climate adaptation strategies.
Training and capacity-building.
Regulatory environment.

Prior experience conducting stakeholder analysis and ability to establish and strengthen relationships with stakeholders. 



International Development Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.