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Water.org is a US-based nonprofit organization committed to providing safe drinking water and sanitation to people in developing countries.driving the water sector for new solutions, new financing models, greater transparency, and real partnerships to create lasting change. It envisions a day when everyone in the world can have safe water.

Water.org is looking for a Program Officer on Communication for Development.

Job Description:

• Document case studies and stories from partner organizations

• Obtain regular photos from partners

• Manage deployment of semi-annual partner newsletter

• Prepare information/education/communication (IEC) related materials for health and hygiene education
• Prepare video in conjunction with the partners
• Participate in field visits for documentation purposes
• Manage collection of site-level data, including GPS data, from partners and circulate regularly to US staff
• Develop customized maps based on the collection and analysis of GPS data
• Manage process of providing weekly beneficiary updates from partners

 into the my.water.org site 

Required Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Mass Media/Communications/ English Literature or related field
• Have understanding and work experience pertinent to water, sanitation & hygiene and social development sector
• Excellent spoken and writing skills in English; fluency in national and few regional languages
• Experience in development communications work


Competencies:

• Creativity and articulation skills
• Able to plan, execute and adhere to time lines
• Ability to compile, design and produce high-quality communication material
• Skills to communicate results, achievements and innovative practices to internal and external stakeholders

Salary:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualification for eligible candidates.




Interested candidates may send a copy of their CV and a cover letter indicating their interest in the position to anayakam@water.org

Last Date: September 7, 2011

Contact Details:

Headquarters
920 Main St.

Ste. 1800

Kansas City, MO 64105 USA

Phone: (816) 877-8400

Additional Office
South Asia Office

No.2, Second Cross (West)

Thillai Nagar
Tiruchirappalli – 620 018

Tamil Nadu, India.
Phone: 91 431 4220516
Website: Water.org