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 |