Climate and Health Coordinator, ICF

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ICF seeks to hire a research coordinator at the US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) National Coordination Office (NCO) to support federal interagency working groups and initiatives, primarily in the area of climate change and human health. The successful candidate will serve as the primary facilitation and coordination support to the USGCRP’s Interagency Crosscutting Climate Change and Human Health Group (CCHHG), foster the integration of health activities and expertise in other areas of the Program, and provide coordination support as needed to interagency efforts in other areas of Program need.

The USGCRP coordinates and integrates global change research and supporting activities conducted by 13 Federal Agencies and Departments. It is overseen by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) of the Executive Office of the President and by representatives from the 13 member agencies. The day-to-day activities and operations of the USGCRP are facilitated by the USGCRP NCO.  The NCO is responsible for promoting interagency coordination and integration of Federal climate and global change research programs and facilitating international cooperation.

Key Responsibilities of the Successful Candidate:

Coordination and support of the CCHHG:

• Works with the CCHHG Federal co-chairs to conceptualize, plan, and execute CCHHG monthly meetings and intersessional calls.
• Supports the co-chairs in managing CCHHG meetings, including scheduling, materials distribution, and follow-up.
• Assists the CCHHG with communications, member requests, and general inquiries.

Project management and support of CCHHG projects and initiatives.

• Works with the CCHHG federal co-chairs and NCO leadership to provide support for planning, execution, and management of CCHGG events (e.g. conference exhibitions and sessions, workshops, etc.).
• Manages and supports development, review, and editorial processes of CCHHG work products (e.g. fact sheets, workshop reports, special assessments).
• Provides logistical, technical, and meeting support for individual project task teams as they form under CCHHG.

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