Natural Resources Conservation Specialist, Local at DevTech Systems, Inc

Responsibilities

• Serve as the natural resources conservation specialist for the PFM for PES task with respect to Kenya, to perform the activities related to technical and institutional analysis.   
• Support the PFM for PES Team Leader in preparing a workplan for conducting the work.   
• Help compile relevant documentation, data, and other information sources related to current and potential PES activities in Kenya. 
• Review documents related to PES activities and opportunities in Kenya.  
• Design and participate in interviews of stakeholders and other key informants, virtually and on location in Kenya.  
• Contribute to the preparation of an outline of the final assessment.  
• In coordination with the PFM for PES team: 
• assess the equitability, effectiveness, efficiencies of the PES projects, 
• develop recommendations to improve existing PES systems in Kenya, and  
• develop recommendations for a future national PES program.  
• Assist in the preparation of the draft report.  
• Assist in the preparation of final draft report, responding to USAID’s review.  
• Be available to discuss and present the results of the PFM for PES project as needed.  
• With the PFM for PES team, brief the designated USAID/W staff (such as E3/EP and GCC) and USAID/Kenya on the assessment’s chief findings and recommendations. 

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental and natural resources management, economics, or related discipline.  
• At least 10 years of professional experience related to water and other natural resources management and conservation.  
• Advanced and up-to-date knowledge of water and other natural resources and environmental issues, including climate change, as demonstrated by work experience and publications.  
• Strong analytical skills and experience.