Social and Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist
The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is seeking candidates to participate in the implementation of a USAID-funded Mekong Partnership for the Environment project in the Lower Mekong Region. The project will advance informed multi-stakeholder dialogues in Lower Mekong Initiative partner counties on the anticipated social and environmental costs and benefits of regional development projects.
Ideal candidates will have senior-level management experience in Southeast Asia, particularly related to Social and Environmental Impact Assessments. ISC seeks candidates with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and directing programs that demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving.
Qualifications:
• A minimum of 8 years professional experience conducting social and/or environmental impact assessments preferably in Southeast Asia. Familiarity with the social and political context of the lower Mekong
• local language ability preferred;
• Strong experience with infrastructure development such as transportation systems and hydropower;
• Experience with Social and Environmental Safeguard (SES) systems and Multilateral Development Banks
• Senior level management experience preferred;
• Master’s degree in international development, social sciences, or other related field.
• local language ability preferred;
• Strong experience with infrastructure development such as transportation systems and hydropower;
• Experience with Social and Environmental Safeguard (SES) systems and Multilateral Development Banks
• Senior level management experience preferred;
• Master’s degree in international development, social sciences, or other related field.
Organization Description
ISC is an innovative, international development organization that has successfully worked for over 20 years to give citizens and the organizations that support them the tools, skills, and resources they need to improve lives and build a more peaceful, stable world. Our current areas of program activity include strengthening democratic institutions and citizenship in transition countries; helping communities in the U.S. and Asia become more resource efficient and transition to low-carbon economies; and supporting sustainable community development – particularly in areas recovering from natural disasters or that are vulnerable to climate disruption. Founded by Madeleine M. Kunin in 1991, ISC is based in beautiful, picturesque Vermont, a state that values grassroots democracy and environmental stewardship. ISC has an office in Washington, DC, and international offices in China, Serbia, Dhaka and Mumbai.
Position available pending funding.
Please go tohttp://www.iscvt.org/who_we_are/jobs/application to complete our web based application form.
In addition to filling out the form please follow the directions to upload your cover letter and resume (one file please!). Applications are reviewed as received. Position(s) open until filled. Online applications only. No phone calls, please. Only finalists will be contacted.
If you experience difficulty with the online application, please contact jobs@iscvt.org
