Climate Information, Knowledge Management (IKM) Specialist

Tetra Tech (www.tetratechintdev.com) is recruiting for a long-term position to support the USAID funded Planning for Resilience in East Africa through Policy, Adaptation, Research, and Economic Development (PREPARED) Project. PREPARED is a five-year, multi-organization, comprehensive program aimed at mainstreaming integrated, multi-sectoral, evidence-based, climate-resilient development planning and program implementation into the EAC and its Partner States’ development agendas.

Long-Term Position: Climate Information, Knowledge Management (IKM) Specialist:

• Provides technical guidance in the development and management of a climate change IKM network for the EAC Climate Change Coordination Unit (CCCU);

• Conducts a knowledge gap analysis to inform the climate change audit;

• Review and revise existing climate change information and communication technology (ICT) tools;

• Define information and knowledge management organizational structure, leadership role, responsibilities related to climate information; and

• Developing and maintenance of an interactive EAC Climate Change Web Portal

Qualifications: MA in IKM or ICT or related field; 8+ years’ experience in IKMS; Experienced in WAN and LAN configurations and GIS; Experience in developing IT projects from conception to completion; and skilled in web design and hosting.

HOW TO APPLY:

These position will be based in Arusha, Tanzania at the East African Community (EAC) offices. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV, cover letter and 3 references topreparedproject@gmail.com by October 23, 2015. Please reference the name of the position in the subject line of your email. Only candidates from EAC Partner States will be considered. A housing, education and other allowances will not be provided. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.