Country: Madagascar
Closing date: 29 Feb 2016
Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont (www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Communication Specialist for USAID’s upcoming Environment and Biodiversity Procurement (EBCP) program in Madagascar.
Position Description/Summary: The Communications Specialist will provide technical assistance, capacity development, and training to strengthen the capacity of provincial counterparts in communications, advocacy and citizen engagement.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Social Sciences or other relevant discipline in relation to areas of the program. Advanced degree preferred;
* Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable experience in communication, or in the media, including working on donor-funded development programs. Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects a plus;
* Relevant work experience in supporting advocacy or citizen engagement initiatives, including working with disadvantaged groups in society, including women, youth, and ethnic minorities;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work at all levels and functions within an organization;
* Professional Fluency in both French and English Required; Knowledge of Malagasy is highly recommended;
* Qualified Malagasy Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
* CV in reverse chronological format
* Reference List
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Apply on-line at: http://bit.ly/1nnJRVh
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.