Forest
Carbon Asia (FCA) is a research and knowledge management agency that
provides easily-accessible, up-to-date, objective and insightful
information and
analyses on REDD+ and forest carbon related policies with a focus on the
Asian region. Its vision is to ensure that REDD+ and other forest
carbon policies and initiatives benefit the climate, biodiversity,
indigenous peoples and local communities of Asia.
One of our key initiatives is the Forest Carbon Asia Regional Knowledge Management Platform (www.forestcarbonasia.org)
which has linked readers to up-to-date information on forest
carbon-related policies and activities across Asia over the last two
years. The Forest Carbon Asia Platform has become renowned in a short
period of time for its quality, credibility, comprehensive
content and vision. Large and small REDD-Readiness Programs and project
activities are ongoing across Asia with varying levels of progress and a
diversity of experiences and outcomes. FCA looks to support and foster
information-sharing and learning across different
initiatives, actors and countries in the region.
Job Overview
Forest
Carbon Asia seeks an intern/ consultant to be based in Vientiane, Lao
PDR to manage its Regional Knowledge Management Platform from August to
December
2013 with potential for further extension. The consultant will work
closely with the Executive Director and support staff to fulfill the
following main tasks:
- Gather, prepare and upload relevant Platform content (such as news, events, vacancies, publications, tools, projects) on a regular schedule
- Maintain and update databases and archives
- Expand outreach via social media, and national and regional networks
- Track and monitor platform usage and feedback
- Follow up on FCA emails and communications
- Support the Executive Director in fundraising, partnership-building and platform development activities as required
- Help draft text, newsletters, reports and articles as required
Qualifications
- Degree/expertise in forestry, natural resources or a related field. Familiarity with REDD+ and other forest carbon initiatives is preferred.
- Experience working in and familiarity with the Asian region
- Interest in and commitment to environmental and socio-economic development issues
- Basic information gathering and analytical skills
- Strong English writing and communication skills
- Strong computer skills. Previous experience with WordPress and website management would be an added advantage
- Experience working with social media and online communications would be an added advantage
- Enterprising, enthusiastic and responsible person committed to high-quality work and meeting deadlines
- Capable of working well on one’s own and with a team
Interested candidates may apply via email to Unna Chokkalingam (unna.c@forestcarbonasia.org)
by sending a cover letter that demonstrates his/her interest and
qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae or resume, two
references and a writing sample.
Thanks
Kind regards,
Anuradha
S. Anuradha Vanniarachchy
Research & Communications Officer
Forest Carbon Information, Research & Networking Services
Mobile: +81 80 42586406
Website: www.forestcarbonasia.org
Skype: anuradhavan
