Job description
ICF is looking for a Climate Resilience Specialist to manage projects related to climate resilience in developing countries and for U.S.-based clients, and to support business development.
ICF is a global advisory and digital services provider, but we are not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. With more than 8,000 staff in 75 global offices representing 80 nationalities and more than 75 languages, ICF is comprised of business analysts and policy specialists working alongside digital strategists, data scientists, and creatives, united by a culture that values
diversity and opportunity.
We combine deep domain expertise with cutting-edge digital agency services to serve our customers in a holistic way. ICF has a 40+ year history supporting climate resiliency and decarbonization efforts.
Preferred location for this position is Crystal City, VA, or New York City under a hybrid work arrangement (i.e., minimum of 2 days/week in the ICF office). Other locations such as Philadelphia, Cambridge, or a remote option may be available for the most qualified candidate.
Job Expectations
The ideal candidate brings strong project management experience and deep knowledge related to international climate resilience. You are also interested in supporting domestic clients on resilience topics.
Your subject matter expertise includes knowledge of physical climate change, climate change impacts in developing countries and in the United States, and development and implementation of solutions to adapt to climate change, recognizing the challenges and opportunities in developing countries.
You have experience with U.S. Federal agencies addressing climate resilience abroad (e.g., USAID, MCC) as well as multi-lateral development banks (e.g., World Bank and regional banks) and domestically with U.S. Federal agencies, states, and/or localities. You are a successful relationship builder, project manager, and persuasive written and oral communicator with strong critical thinking skills.
You have the ability to understand client needs and translate those needs into a successful project work plan, including breaking down tasks into actionable steps and effectively delegating work to small teams of more junior staff.
You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts in climate risk assessment, resilience, planning, and decarbonization. ICF needs a talented and driven team member who understands climate change and resilience policies and regulations, international sustainability frameworks, and the landscape of international and domestic climate to support both sales and execution of ICF work on these topics.
Specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
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Lead and execute climate resilience-related analyses and projects in collaboration with a broad set of ICF experts, academia, and industry.
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Delegate to and mentor junior staff
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Drive proposals to meet identified client needs and win new work in a competitive environment.
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Identify synergistic teaming partners, and work with industry and stakeholder partners to enhance our business development efforts.
Minimum Qualifications:
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BA/BS in climate science, government, policy, economics, business, or related degree
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5 years+ of work experience in a relevant field and direct experience in a similar role including the following:
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Climate change adaptation, climate resiliency, and decarbonization
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International projects and across cultural contexts, including work with and in developing countries.
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Technical and strategic experience leading projects assessing climate change impacts and promoting climate resilience in developing countries, (preferably) working in a consulting environment.
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Contribute to successful proposals to clients for new work.
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Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Master's degree in climate science, government, policy, economics, business, or related field
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Language skills in French, Spanish, or another UN working language.
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Knowledge of and experience with the landscape of international development actors, particularly in the environment and climate field.
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Knowledge of and experience with climate finance mechanisms.
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Demonstrated skill leading multi-disciplinary teams to produce high-impact results.
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Exceptional relationship building and persuasive communication skills.
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Ability to balance simultaneous projects and deadlines.
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Detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and possessing strong policy instincts
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Strong capabilities to deliver solutions to complex problems and to convince others to adopt your vision.
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Comfortable in a fast-paced, team-focused environment where you need to build consensus across multiple departments.
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Interest in supporting domestic clients as well as international ones.
Working at ICF
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. Learn more about what we dohttps://www.icf.com/ and our commitment to inclusionhttps://www.icf.com/company/about/diversity-inclusion.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our
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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
To request an accommodation please email
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and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:
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