Jobs in Delhi: Environment Consultant required at World Bank, New Delhi, April 2011

Job #:              110513
Job Title:        E T Consultant
Job Family:     Environment
Location:         New Delhi, India
Appointment:   Local Hire
Job Posted:     25-Mar-2011
Closing Date:  17-Apr-2011
Language Requirements:English [Essential]

Summary of main responsibilities for Environment

•    Overall responsibility for developing and supporting execution of SAWI’s communications strategy – including:

• facilitating discourse on the analysis undertaken by SAWI, exploring the role of deliberative fora with national ADDs and stakeholders within different focus regions; 
• the development of strategic communications strategies around a top set of messages – understanding who needs to be engaged through what means in order to build the political space for cooperation on improved water management objectives

•    Responsible for providing strategic advice and support to the SAWI team on external communications with the World Bank’s clients, donors and wider stakeholders in water resource management, and managing internal communications with World Bank staff;
•    Counsel and advise SAWI sector colleagues on communications and messaging, including for regional and in-country dialogues, learning events (including high-level training and study tours), and communications activities involving internal and external audiences;
•    Identify relevant civil society organizations interested in water resources management in SAWI focus countries, establish links with these organizations and develop strategies to keep them informed and engaged with the activities of SAWI;
•    Monitor the political economy of the region and in particular geographical areas where SAWI activities take place, including regular tracking and analysis of current events/projects/issues/sensitivities related to SAWI’s program;
•    Responsible for design, production and dissemination of SAWI communications products, potentially including briefing notes, newsletters, publication series, web content, etc.
•    Responsible for managing the process of the design and branding of all SAWI communications and establishing SAWI style guidelines.

Qualifications for Environment

A suitable candidate should be a senior professional with significant experience in development communications who is willing to take a leadership and advisory role while working closely with an existing team under a multi-donor partnership with its own governance arrangements.

The candidate should have experience in developing and utilizing development communications as a tool; be well versed in public diplomacy, outreach and dissemination; and have a proven track record in delivering results and taking initiative.

The candidate should also have experience in influencing policy and behavior at the highest level, including tracking legislation, targeting key decision makers and civil society opinion leaders, building coalitions, and mobilizing allies.

Education and Experience:
•    Master's Degree plus 8 years of relevant experience OR a BA plus 13 years of relevant experience in the field
•    Fully proficient in communications approaches, tools and methodologies related to planning, executing and monitoring communications strategies (i.e., campaign management, social marketing, opinion research, outreach tactics, message targeting, participatory policy development through deliberative fora and other techniques)
•    Strong organizational, research and analytical skills
•    Excellent English verbal and writing skills; in particular, skills in writing for a variety of audiences, skill in writing and editing news, feature articles and technical pieces, ability to write/edit in a variety of writing styles, strong editing and proofreading skills, strong presentation skills
•    Good and proven understanding of global and regional water and climate change issues
•    Proven ability to work under stress, to prioritize and manage multiple ambiguous tasks within tight deadlines
•    Good team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external partners in a culturally diverse environment
•    Knowledge of graphics, desktop publishing and print production is desirable.

Examples of candidate’s written work will be requested.

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