Senior Advisor Subject Matter Expert, Consultant

**OPPORTUNITY**

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Improving Design, Evidence, and Learning (IDEAL) mechanism is looking for a Senior Advisor to support a 118/119 Tropical Forest and Biodiversity Analysis for the USAID Mission in Peru.

**PURPOSE & NEED**

As required by sections 118 and 119 of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended, the analysis will examine the country-level tropical forest and biodiversity conservation needs and the extent to which USAID/Peru is currently addressing the actions necessary to conserve and sustainably manage tropical forests and biodiversity. The analysis and report recommendations will highlight strategic linkages and opportunities to integrate tropical forest and biodiversity conservation into priority development sectors, inform programming and help to strengthen the Mission's role in biodiversity conservation. The analysis will not generate original primary data, and is based on synthesis and analysis of existing information, coupled with in-country consultations and site-based visits.

**About Environmental Incentives**

Environmental Incentives is the prime contractor for the IDEAL mechanism. The company's mission is to enhance the environments that sustain healthy communities. We empower public and private sector leaders to maximize the effectiveness of their conservation and development programs. Our clients trust us to design and support implementation of programs that (1) use evidence to develop effective strategies within complex systems, (2) center local stakeholder experiences and facilitate collective action, and (3) produce results that support learning about what works. Environmental Incentives is a certified B Corporation with offices located in Washington, D.C.; South Lake Tahoe and San Diego, California; and Nairobi, Kenya. Our remote staff and consultants are located across the United States and five continents.

**CONSULTANCY DESCRIPTION**

The Senior Advisor will report to the Team Lead and IDEAL's technical manager at Environmental Incentives, and contribute to the development and implementation of all client deliverables. This includes providing inputs into a work plan, consultation itinerary, and approaches to stakeholder consultations and qualitative data collection. The Senior Advisor will review and provide feedback on preliminary findings and the draft and final analysis reports in accordance with established protocols and quality standards. **The assignment for the Senior Advisor will be 8 working days. **The period of performance will begin **as early as November 2024 September and conclude by the end of July 2025**.

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES**

The Senior Advisor will:

- Contribute to the planning, development, analysis and reporting for the 118/119 analysis, including reviewing key sections as delegated by the Team Leader.
- Contribute to review of secondary data prior to field data collection.
- Contribute to development of key informant interview guides and site visit protocols for field data collection, as delegated by the Team Lead.
- Contribute to the development of a detailed itinerary for virtual and in-country consultations and limited site visits in fulfillment of the work plan.
- Contribute to analysis and synthesis of qualitative data from consultations and secondary datasets as necessary to respond to overarching objectives of the 118/119 analysis.
- Review the draft report for accuracy and completeness.
- Participate in regularly scheduled meetings throughout the activity lifetime.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, zoology, forestry, ecosystem conservation, political ecology, environmental policy or planning, or a closely related field; and at least 13 years relevant experience
OR Master's degree in biology, ecology, zoology, forestry, ecosystem conservation, political ecology, environmental policy or planning, or a closely related field; and at least 11 years relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of institutions, regulations and legal frameworks in forestry, wildlife, marine and/or related environmental sectors in Peru.
- Excellent communication, analytical, writing and presentation skills in English.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Expertise assessing linkages between forest and biodiversity conservation and development programming in non-environment sectors such as agriculture, food security, economic development, and governance.
- Broad understanding of geospatial perspectives to inform development priorities and planning.
- Knowledge of the USAID Program Cycle and strategic planning process.
- Proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

**Additional Requirements**
- Permanent residence in Peru.
- Legally authorized to work in Peru with no restrictions.

**BASE STATION**

The position will be **remotely based in Peru.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

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