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Near East Foundation
Title: Technical Specialist/ Sr. Technical Specialist– Climate Resilient Development
Reports to: Vice President of Business Development
Location: Syracuse, New York
Salary: $78,750 - $124,950
Travel: 10%
Relocation Assistance: Yes
The Near East Foundation (NEF) seeks candidates for the position of Technical Specialist- Climate Resilient Development to be based in its Syracuse, New York headquarters. Since 1915, NEF has supported community-led economic and social development in Middle East, Africa, and Caucasus. As a non-profit international development organization, NEF draws on local teams, experience, and partnerships in these regions to create community-led solutions to reduce poverty, create economic opportunity, increase resilience, and empower conflict, climate- and crisis-affected people to improve their outlook and wellbeing. Our programs span three focal areas: Inclusive Economic Development, Climate Resilient Development, and Peace and Stability.
NEF works through a network of country offices and with local partners, with current or recent operations in Armenia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Mali, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, South Sudan, and Syria. Our global headquarters are based in Syracuse, NY, London, UK, and Brussels, Belgium.
Climate Resilient Development
NEF works in partnership with frontline communities to support them to become more resilient through inclusive, locally driven adaption, improved resource governance and nature-based solutions, investments in community assets and resilient livelihoods, and support for inclusive and innovative green economies. We work with entrepreneurs, smallholder farmers, pastoralists, forest users, and fisher communities to support inclusive approaches that reflect local conditions and priorities, value local knowledge and adaptive strategies, and build local capacities— strengthening food security and livelihoods, readiness to cope with climate extremes, and governance. Current Climate Resilient Development efforts are concentrated across four interconnected program areas: Resilient Food Systems, nature based and innovative solutions, inclusive green economies, and locally led adaptation and climate finance.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Technical Specialist with a focus on Climate Resilient Development. This position requires expertise in climate change adaptation and resilience strategies, with a focus on integrating climate considerations into development projects and programs and on climate financing. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and implementing innovative solutions to address climate-related challenges, as well as experience in writing successful proposals to secure funding for such initiatives.
The Technical Specialist will sit within the Business Development (BD) team.
Key Responsibilities
Crosscutting:
Uphold NEF’s core values of localization, respect, inclusion, and integrity by helping to build an environment of accountability and learning, keeping work commitments and respecting colleagues’ time, listening to diverse colleagues, and participating in regular feedback and performance reviews.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Requirements
We encourage all individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to succeed within this position and thrive at NEF to apply for this role, even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications.
Commitment to NEF mission, curiosity, a strong willingness to learn and understand NEF’s programs and the communities and stakeholders who are our partners in development, and a capacity for passionate advocacy for locally led and impactful work.
Required Qualification
Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
NEF will accept a rolling application until the position is filled. Review of application will begin on April 15, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
To apply:
Please apply by submitting the following documents in the English language:
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Woman candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org
The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees.
Pre-employment Checks
Any Employment with the Near East Foundation will be subject to the following checks prior to start date:
Benefits
NEF offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 20 vacation days plus 12 Company Holidays; flexible sick-time policy, generous medical, dental and, vision coverage; HRA and FSA benefits; employer paid short and long-term disability; employer paid life insurance; TIAA-CREF retirement plan with 8% employer contribution, paid family leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more!
NEF's strength is its people. Our team is our fuel to achieving the innovation, quality programming, community focus, mutual trust, sustainability, and learning needed to realize our mission. To help our team thrive, we support a working structure that prioritizes flexibility, personal commitments, and staff well-being while promoting a work culture of teamwork, collaboration, respect, integrity, and excellence.
As an international organization, we value a truly diverse workforce and prioritize a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We strive to create a high-achieving work environment informed by different cultures, perspectives, and experiences. With a commitment to diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion in all we do, our aim is to ensure that people feel heard, protected, and empowered to contribute to NEF's mission from day one.
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