Brief Description of Position: The Mission Environmental Specialist (MES) is a member of the Accelerated Economic Growth (AEG) Team. Under the supervision of the AEG Agriculture Development Officer and the guidance of the Supervisory Program Officer, the incumbent will provide technical assistance and activity management to the AEG team on global climate change (GCC) and natural resource management interventions, while ensuring Mission compliance with USAID’s Environmental Procedures, including 22 CFR 216 requirements, for all USAID-funded activities for the entire bilateral portfolio.
Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications.
Malian citizens or local residents at the time of application;
A graduate degree in environmental protection or Natural Resource Management related field is required;
A minimum of five years of progressively more responsible experience managing and implementing programs related to Environment/Natural Resources Management or to Agricultural/NRM, including Global Climate Change required. Previous experience working with representatives of the donor community is an advantage.  Past experience working with USG programs, other donor-funded programs, and/or with PVOs and local NGOs would be very advantageous;
Proficiency both in oral and written communication Level IV English and French ability (Fluent) is required.
How to obtain Solicitation: Detailed Statement of duties and the qualification requirements for the position are available on the USAID website https://www.usaid.gov/mali/partnership-opportunities/local-vacancy, and U.S. Embassy website https://mali.usembassy.gov
Where to submit application:
Email Applications:  submit your application on bamakohrmvacancies@usaid.gov
Local Address for Application Submission:
Supervisory Executive Officer
US Agency for International Development
BP 34, Bamako-Mali
Application deadline is March 2, 2015