Job Title: Senior Principal Specialist or Lead Specialist
Department: Climate, Land & Natural Resources Practice – Environment Sector
Reports to: Practice Director – Climate, Land & Natural Resources
Work Location: Bethesda, Maryland, or Remote in states where DAI is registered*
Position Overview
The Climate, Land & Natural Resources (CLNR) practice provides technical leadership and implementation support to international field-based USAID programs in the areas of climate change adaptation & mitigation, climate finance, natural resource management (NRM), land tenure and property rights, disaster risk management, biodiversity conservation, and nature-based solutions. Under the leadership of the CLNR Practice Director, the Specialist will lead business development initiatives to grow the CLNR global portfolio and serve as the Technical Lead for up to three ongoing field programs in the CLNR practice area. As a subject matter expert, the Specialist will be responsible for integrating climate/environmental best practice and approaches across other DAI sectors, including Governance, Economic Growth, Digital, and Health. The CLNR practice is seeking an innovative thinker, skilled writer, and proactive problem solver who is energized by working with an ambitious team, all of whom are passionate about integrating climate and environmental objectives into global economic development programming.
This is a full-time permanent position, that requires the ability to travel domestically within in the United States and internationally. This position requires the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Staff located in the DC Metro Area are expected to be able to work from DAI’s Bethesda, MD office at least 2 days per week. If approved to work remotely, the incumbent may be required to travel to DAI’s Bethesda, MD office for meetings and events.
Responsibilities
Program Implementation
Business Development & Growth
Competitive Positioning
Corporate Support
Market Positioning and Thought Leadership
USG Business Unit Core Competencies
All staff hired into positions within the USG Business at DAI are expected to demonstrate these competences throughout their work and interactions with others.
Collaborates Effectively: Recognizes the benefit of working with others from multicultural backgrounds; believes collaboration can lead to better and stronger contributions to USG; views relationships as long-term and meaningful; Communicates with empathy to cross-cultural audiences.
Champions Inclusion: Treats others with honesty, respect, and consideration; promotes cross-cultural understanding and inclusion throughout the organization; demonstrates appreciation for the complex environments in which DAI works.
Performs with Excellence: Thrives in all aspects of your role and fosters an open and energizing environment that motivates self and peers to contribute their personal best and is reflective of USG’s vision and mission.
Creates Innovative Solutions: Problem solves and broadens perspectives, while overcoming biases to find solutions to complex challenges; seeks opportunities to experiment with new approaches and grow/develop the skills of oneself and others.
Drives Growth: Able to weigh the costs and benefits of actions both internally and externally and their impact on diverse markets and stakeholders; Understands priorities and behaviors necessary for personal and organizational growth.
Navigates Risk: Integrates risk considerations into all aspects of work and planning; understands benchmarks for escalation of a risk-related issue or concern; makes decisions by gathering input from others and displaying trust of their recommendations, while also taking accountability for outcomes.
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 8: Minimum of 9 years of relevant professional experience and a bachelor’s degree.
Grade 9: Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience and a bachelor’s degree.
Compensation & Benefits:
For employees working at the P8 level in the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $136,406 to $167,743.
For employees at the P9 level working the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $155,946 to $190,600.
Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Eligible U.S. based employees, will be able to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally, employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays), sick leave, parental leave; as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended.
For employees working outside of the United States, compensation and benefits will vary based on location.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.