Climate Change and Communications Specialist

Tetra Tech (www.tetratechintdev.com) is recruiting for a short-term position to support the USAID funded Planning for Resilience in East Africa through Policy, Adaptation, Research, and Economic Development (PREPARED) Project. PREPARED is a five-year, multi-organization, comprehensive program aimed at mainstreaming integrated, multi-sectoral, evidence-based, climate-resilient development planning and program implementation into the EAC and its Partner States’ development agendas.

Short-Term Consultant: Climate Change and Communications Specialist

• Develop a communication plan including innovative, creative, proactive and advocacy strategies in line with the EAC Communication Policy and Strategy;

• Develop content and messages for website, brochures, and other communication material;

• Build a network database of relevant contacts for the EAC CCCU; and

• Strengthen the capacity of regional stakeholders on EAC Climate Change Knowledge Network and Resource Centre; and

• Collaborating with other PREPARED Program Partners to ensure the timely and effective communication of Program successes.

Qualifications: MA Communications, Psychology or related discipline; 10+ years’ experience in media development and communications for national or regional institutions; experience in behavior change communication strategies and public outreach campaigns is a distinct advantage.

HOW TO APPLY:

These position will be based in Arusha, Tanzania at the East African Community (EAC) offices. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV, cover letter and 3 references topreparedproject@gmail.com by October 23, 2015. Please reference the name of the position in the subject line of your email. Only candidates from EAC Partner States will be considered. A housing, education and other allowances will not be provided. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.