Communications Consultant Renewable energy
SNV is looking for one or more:
Communications Consultants Renewable energy
For a number of communication assignments
(Consultancy contract)
Over the last two years SNV has deepened its work in three selected sectors: Agriculture; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) and Renewable Energy/Climate Change (RE). Within the Renewable Energy sector SNV will contribute to 1) increased access to sustainable, clean and reliable energy sources for households and small enterprises and 2) the development of a vibrant renewable energy sector with an adequate enabling environment 3) reduction of carbon emissions.
SNV recently undertook a major organizational change to drive SNV`s focus towards these three key sectors. SNV Corporate Renewable Energy Office, based in Burkina Faso / Ouagadougou is seeking a professional Communication Consultant for the Renewable Energy Sector. It is a challenging assignment. The Consultant preferable has affinity with RE Sector. He/she will play an important role to support SNV to profile externally and to facilitate SNV`s RE sector future communication.
Responsibilities
You will work in close coordination with the Managing Director, Global Sector Coordinator and HR advisor Renewable Energy, and will be responsible for:
- Identification, quality verification, gathering and distribution of internal and external publications and reports
- Management and updating of the on-line RE library
- Writing, editing and lay out of articles, newsletters, leaflets
- Coach staff in writing case studies and project references
- Facilitate on line internal discussion groups in different subsectors and summarize discussion outcomes
- Identify relevant social media fora and blogs and encourage SNV staff to react
- Improve/maintain SNV profile on partner websites.
- Coordinate the making of short films about renewable energy projects
Candidate profile
- A well-seasoned, creative communication professional with Renewable Energy background, and experience in PR and knowledge management
- University/Master’s Degree in communication, marketing, journalism or another related field, or in renewable energy with several years of experience in professional communication
- Significant experience in working at a strategic level with an ability to translate the core business of the SNV RE sector into clear messages
- Excellent written skills in English (native English or native-level proficiency)
- Experience in an international development context
- Willingness to travel
Contract Duration: We offer a competitive consultancy contract for a considerable number of hours based on the known number of assignments for the period September – December 2013.
Desired start date: As soon as possible
How to apply:
Please apply by clicking on http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328126 and completing your application in our in-house recruitment system before 26 August 2013.
More information about SNV
SNV is an international not-for-profit development organisation. We believe that no-one should have to live in poverty and that all people should have the opportunity to pursue their own sustainable development.
Starting out in the Netherlands more than 40 years ago, we now work in over 30 of the poorest countries worldwide. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services - empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change.
SNV aims to make a lasting difference in the lives of 40 million people living in poverty over the period 2011-2015.
For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org
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