WWF’s vision for the Amazon is: An ecologically healthy Amazon Biome that maintains its environmental and cultural contributions to local peoples, the countries of the region, and the world, within a framework of social equity, inclusive economic development and global responsibility.
The Communications Manager will have the unique opportunity to lead the development and implementation of the communications strategy to advance the goals and objectives of the ANI as well as to facilitate internal communications about the ANI within WWF.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Network Initiative Leader, the Communications Manager will have to:
- serve as the WWF network focal point for communications for the ANI
- work to ensure that stakeholders and partners (governments, international organizations, companies and individuals) understand and support the goals and objectives of the ANI;
- identify and build new international communications opportunities for WWF in the Amazon;
- develop superb working relationships within and outside the WWF network and advance WWF’s ANI strategy at all levels to create the maximum impact.
Required qualifications and skills :
- University level qualifications in Journalism or Communications; with desirable Post-graduated level in a relevant subject;
- At least 5 years communications experience in a high-profile, preferably non-profit organization with responsibility for devising, formulating and implementing communications strategies and workplans;
- Knowledge of Amazon reality and professional experience in at least one Amazon country;
- Familiarity with a wide range of communication tools and approaches, their potential impact and their suitability for an organization like WWF.
- Demonstrated success in communicating complex issues in a easily understandable and engaging way to a wide variety of audiences at all levels using diverse channels (print, radio, web, TV, etc.).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, Spanish and/or Portuguese, preferably both;
- Ability to communicate and present information concisely and comprehensively;
Location base : WWF-Brazil office in Brasilia, with frequent travel to the other countries of the Amazon region as well as Europe and North America.
Duration of contract: Open ended according to Brazilian employment law with competitive compensation package.
Interested candidates should submit their application letter and CV electronically at
recruitments@wwfint.org.
For additional information on this position, please consult the attached job description.
Application deadline : November 15 2009