The goal of the anticipated West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development Activity Follow-on is to promote biodiversity conservation, combat wildlife crime, maximize land-based greenhouse gas mitigation, and promote low emissions development in West Africa.

RTI is seeking CVs from relevant and qualified technical experts and specialists for the anticipated follow-on to the USAID West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emission Development Activity (WABiLED). These positions may be based in Ghana or any of the countries named in the stated project’s goals including Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea,

Responsibilities
Demonstrated experience in the one or more of the following areas:

Biodiversity conservation

Climate resilience planning

Climate financing

Carbon project development

Countering wildlife crime and trafficking and anti-poaching

Human-Wildlife Conflict

Deforestation and forest degradation

Timber trade

Policy reform and governance

Private sector engagement, especially transportation, tourism, and agriculture

Value chain development for non-timber forest products

Communications and knowledge management

Monitoring and evaluation

Gender, Youth, Social Inclusion Integration

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience.

Excellent oral and written English language communication skills

Fluency in French and local languages required for francophone countries.

Citizens of Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Benin, Togo, Nigeria, and Cameroon are strongly encouraged to apply.