10 May, 2012

3106 Community Liaison Specialist

Chemonics

Industry:

Other Business Services

Location:

Port Vila, Travel to the islands as needed

Job Hours:

Not Stated

Due Date:

16-May-12

Job Description:

Chemonics seeks a community liaison specialist to engage community participation for the anticipated USAID-funded Coastal Community Adaptation Program. This five-year project will focus on responding to the challenges that climate change poses to the development and survival of the Pacific Islands. We are looking for individuals who have a

passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, or genetic information.

Please include the name of the position and “Vanuatu” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.



Responsibilities include:

1) Work with local community leaders and members to ensure community buy-in and ownership

2) Supervise a network of community mobilizers across the region to engage community participation in all phases of the program

3) Conduct project awareness campaigns and host community-level events to engage dialogue and solicit input for project activities

4) Interact with local government and community officials

6) Provide cultural background and communications support.

Interested applicant must possess the following:

Criteria:

- Degree in relevant field, such as communications, anthropology, sociology, international studies, environmental management or other relevant field

- Experience living and/or working in the Pacific Islands

- At least five years of experience working on complex programs in a multinational regional setting with multiple program institutions

- Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills

- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity; Fluent English and at least one Pacific Island language required.

Salary:

Not Stated

Language:

English, Other Pacific language

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How To Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume and a list of three references to the email address provided below.

Contact Name:

Not Stated

Phone:

Not Stated

Email:

PacificIslandCCAP@gmail.com

Address:

Not Stated

Website:

www.chemonics.com#http://www.chemonics.com#
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Source:

09-May-12 Direct from Employer
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