BEHAVIOR CHANGE/COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT – Liberia
Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com), a leading international development consulting firm based in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C., is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Behavior Change/Communications Expert on a multi-year USAID-funded forest management and biodiversity program in West Africa. The program’s overall goal is to advance the policy and practice of forest resource management and biodiversity conservation in Liberia while supporting the development of livelihood alternatives to forest-dependent communities.
Responsibilities: The Behavior Change/Communication Specialist will develop a communication strategy in collaboration with the in-country team; identify communication resources and tools (radio, television, press, theatre groups, musical groups, government information services) and identify potential technical assistance needs in order to continue to meet communication needs. They will provide strategic thinking, technical guidance and support, at country and global level, in promoting behaviors related to forest management and biodiversity conservation.
Qualifications: • Bachelors or Masters degree in a field directly related to communications or behavior change: • 4 years of experience in communications • Demonstrated experience in demand creation and behavior change programming related to forest management and natural resources. • Excellent understanding of the sociocultural issues and nuances of working in communities with vulnerable populations.
Applicants are requested to email full, current CV in reverse chronological format to erika.macpherson@tetratech.com. Please refer to ‘Liberia Communications’ in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations – in the U.S. and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing Date: Open
Applicants are requested to email full, current CV in reverse chronological format to erika.macpherson@tetratech.com. Please refer to ‘Liberia Communications’ in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.
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