Chemonics |
| Industry: |
| Other Business Services |
| Location: |
| Port Vila, Travel to the islands |
| Job Hours: |
| Not Stated |
| Due Date: |
| 16-May-12 |
| Job Description: |
| Chemonics seeks a development outreach coordinator to provide technical leadership and guidance to an outreach program for the anticipated USAID-funded Coastal Community Adaptation Program. This five-year project will respond 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. |
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| Responsibilities include: |
| 1) Provide outreach guidance and leadership to target audiences including the U.S. and Pacific Island governments, community leaders, international donor community, and the American public |
| 2) Maintain, improve, and update the project's electronic and social media |
| 3) Produce and disseminate an electronic newsletter, including layout, design, and editing |
| 4) Produce and disseminate reports, studies, and other publications |
| 5) Coordinate communication strategies with project staff |
| 6) Serve as the project's media contact. |
| Interested applicant must possess the following: |
| Criteria: |
| - Degree in journalism, communications, or other relevant field |
| - Minimum five years of experience in public outreach in a developing country; digital media experience preferred |
| - Experience living and/or working in Southeast Asia (Pacific Islands preferred) |
| - Knowledge of climate change issues and challenges; 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 |
| _________________________________________________________________ |
| 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 |