Climate Information, Knowledge Management (IKM) and Communications Specialist , Arusha, Tanzania

Tetra Tech (www.tetratechintdev.com) is recruiting for several positions to support the USAID funded Planning for Resilience in East Africa through Policy, Adaptation, Research, and Economic Development (PREPARED) Project. PREPARED is a five-year, multi-organization, comprehensive program aimed at mainstreaming integrated, multi-sectoral, evidence-based, climate-resilient development planning and program implementation into the EAC and its Partner States' development agendas.

Climate Information, Knowledge Management (IKM) and Communications Specialist

• Provides technical guidance in the development and management of a climate change IKM network for the EAC Climate Change Coordination Unit (CCCU);
• Conducts a knowledge gap analysis to inform the climate change audit;
• Reviews and revises existing climate change information and communication technology (ICT) tools;
• Contributes to the development and implementation of the EAC Climate Change Communication Plan including innovative, creative, proactive and reactive communication and advocacy strategies in line with the EAC Communication Policy and Strategy; and
• Builds, maintains and supports a network of substantive contacts, including, but not limited to internal and external EAC partners; international, regional and Partner States' stakeholders, development partners and media.

HOW TO APPLY:

These position will be based in Arusha, Tanzania at the East African Community (EAC) offices. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV, cover letter and 3 references topreparedproject@gmail.com by November 28, 2014. Please reference the name of the position in the subject line of your email. Only candidates from EAC Partner States will be considered. Successful candidates will receive health insurance and pension contribution. A housing allowance will notbe provided. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.