| Description |
| | The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. | | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | | The purpose of the Environmental Protection Program (EPP) is to strengthen the Dominican Republic’s ability to comply with the requirements of DR-CAFTA and thus conserve habitats, species and biodiversity, and protect the environment, including its air, water and soils.
The Environmental Protection Program Communication Specialist will be responsible for writing and editing communication materials to fulfill the program’s contractual reporting obligations to USAID, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and final reports. S/he will also be responsible for writing and/or editing materials aimed to educate and inform the public regarding the activities and achievements of the program. Responsibilities will include fact checking reports and other communication material, developing web content, preparing Power Point presentations, managing program’s photo archive and other files, writing success stories and responding to public inquiries as the primary media contact for the program and main liaison to USAID/DR communications personnel. The Communication Specialist will also oversee the implementation of the communication strategy and branding requirements on DR-CAFTA environmental issues to be developed by the Program.
This is a five year position, based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, unless the Environmental Protection Program ends earlier. S/he may be responsible for developing operational guidelines to ensure efficient management of information in the Environmental Protection Program and compliance with relevant regulations, particularly those associated with the branding and marking plan. S/he may coordinate trainings/meetings and document activities, strategies and lessons learned as appropriate. This position works under the supervision of the Environmental Protection Program Director.
The Communication Specialist will be responsible for maintaining an adequate flow of information among all partner institutions and will assist the Environmental Protection Program Director in obtaining and reviewing data inputs for reporting. Written products will include a monthly newsletter, quarterly and annual reports, and web-site articles/stories; they may also include magazine articles, executive-level speeches and op-ed pieces. Duties may require overseeing the design and production of written materials and working with freelance writers, graphic designers, photographers, printers and other vendors and staff as necessary. | | BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | | • Bachelor’s degree in Social Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Languages or related field and 4 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience writing or editing one or more of the following: newsletter, magazine, annual report, and web-site articles/stories; or equivalent.
• Experience managing the communications activities within the context of international development assistance, USAID experience a plus.
• Experience managing local and national media relations.
• Experience working with MS Office suite software including MS Word. Experience using advanced computer functions including navigating the Internet.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
• Experience translating documents from one language to another.
• Experience editing and/or proofreading. | | ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION | | KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Languages or related field and 4-6 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Superb writing, editing and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish. Ability to translate documents from one language to the other as necessary.
• Excellent organizational and proofreading skills. Attention to detail a must.
• Demonstrated experience in MS Office: Word, and Excel. May require database management skills with ability to produce reports. Ability to use advanced computer functions including navigating the Internet.
• Service oriented. Courteous, personable, diplomatic, tactful and experienced in dealing effectively and sensitively with all levels of staff and public.
• Ability to organize time and manage diverse activities. Meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated flexibility to changing situations and priorities.
• Familiarity with DR-CAFTA, NAFTA or other trade agreements a plus.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Ability to adapt or modify processes in response to changing circumstances.
• Duties may require non-routine analysis, research and follow-through.
• Act as a resource to others to solve problems.
• Ability to interpret guidelines and analyze factual information.
• Ability to organize and manage diverse activities, set realistic deadlines, manage a timeline and to set priorities under pressure
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
• Work independently without requiring detailed management review of general work.
• Act in supervisor’s stead when instructed.
• Makes sound decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
• Decisions may affect other staff in program area.
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT –FINANCIAL & SUPERVISORY:
• Serve as a team leader for assigned projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Financial responsibility may include working within a budget to complete projects, and negotiating and contracting with vendors.
• May supervise administrative staff and/or volunteers, interns, or temporary staff.
• Must gain cooperation from individuals or groups over whom there is no direct authority in order to accomplish program goals.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
• Formulate and clearly communicate ideas to others. Ability to persuasively convey the mission of TNC and of the Environmental Protection Program to diverse groups including donors, members, board members, partner institutions, the public and others.
• Solid communication and presentation skills.
• Leverages constructive and effective relationships inside and outside the Conservancy.
• Demonstrated confidence in providing editorial advise and critiquing the writing of senior-level staff.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• Work is performed in a typical office setting but may require willingness to work long hours as required
• Occasional travel required.
• Work effectively with demanding constituents.
• Ability to work under stress during peak workload periods, particularly near reporting deadlines. | | BENEFITS | | The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. | | HOW TO APPLY | | Please submit resume and cover letter as one document no later than May 6th, 2009.
Visit www.nature.org/careers/, click View Positions and search for this listing by the position title and/or location. All resumes (CVs) and cover letters must be submitted through The Nature Conservancy’s online application system. Please attach them to your application as one document.
If you are having technical problems with the site or application process, contact applyhelp@tnc.org and include job opening ID. Note: Please do not send questions related to specific positions to this e-mail address as they will not be able to be answered. Any questions related to this position may be directed to macregionjobs@tnc.org.
All sections of online application must be completed (e.g. work experience, education and language skills (Spanish and English), even if information is included in resume, to be considered for a position. | | EOE STATEMENT | | | The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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