Knowledge and Outreach Manager

Under the supervision of the Director of IGES Regional Centre and in communication with APAN’s Regional Hub Coordinator, the Knowledge and Outreach Manager will perform the following duties:

(i)       Lead in strengthening knowledge management and outreach through implementing knowledge management components under APAN and ADAPT Asia-Pacific.

(ii)     Lead in developing and implementing long-term strategies for sustainable services that contribute to capacity development for climate change adaptation practitioners in Asia and the Pacific through improved web-based knowledge management.

(iii)   Lead outreach and communications with donor agencies and partner institutes and contribute to sustainability of APAN’s expanded services and technical assistance in the region. Activities will include developing, editing, and quality assurance of the outreach and knowledge products generated by the above projects; assisting in fundraising; and designing conference/workshop agenda.

(iv)    Contribute to designing and developing outreach activities conducted by IGES Regional Centre and provide advice to IGES head office on its related outreach activities.

(v)       Carry out any other additional tasks as may be assigned by the Director of IGES Regional Centre as necessary.

To apply

A cover letter, recent CV (with photo), salary history, a writing sample must be sent by email to the following address. Reference letter(s) from your supervisor(s) in the past positions (latest preferred) is strongly recommended and must be sent directly by them to the email address below.The position is available now and will remain open until filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Additional materials may be requested in time for the interview.

Send your application to: regionalcentre-HR@iges.or.jp