POST:News Writer / Editor

ICLEI
Location: Bonn, Germany
Last Date: January 31, 2010
Email: jobs.bonn@iclei.org

Join ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
“ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability” is an association of 1100 local governments in 68 countries that are dedicated to sustainable development. It has 15 offices servicing its Members while developing innovative projects and events. It is an international non-for-profit association and network perceived as the international representative of cities on sustainability. More at www.iclei.org/about.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented candidates for the position of
Writer-Editor
The Writer-Editor will be part of ICLEI’s international team at its office in Bonn, Germany. The position is suited for a dynamic professional with a hands-on approach, who wants to develop in the position and grow with the organization.

Responsibilities:
-Communicate complex technical content in internationally easy-to-understand language
-Review and edit material (texts, images, sound, video)
Copy-edit texts for print and online publications
R-esponsible editing of communication products such as -Members Bulletin, e-news, Annual Reports, ICLEI Papers, conference materials; conference announcements, etc.
-Produce news articles and regularly update ICLEI’s news pages on the web
-Write and edit success stories of local sustainability action
-Conform to corporate style according to the ICLEI Style Guide
-Oversee production of print products, liaising with layouter and printer
-Closely liaise with contact points in other ICLEI offices
Requirements
-Degree in a relevant subject such as Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, or Environmental Sciences with experience in Communications
-Minimum of three years professional experience in writing, editing and copy-editing in an organizational environment
Abilities and Skills
-English Language at native level; understanding of other international business languages (understanding of material about technical matters) is an asset
-Ability to community complex technical matters in plain language understandable to an international, non-technical audience
-Feel for the “municipal world” (communities, cities and local governments), as well as for environment and sustainability
-Experience in international working environment
-Thriving within the realities of non-for-profits regarding demands, resources, expectations

Terms and conditions:
-Full-time position available from February 2010
-Position based in Bonn, Germany. International travel will be required. Communication with partners around the world may require unusual working hours.
-The salary will reflect qualifications and experience.
-The Writer-Editor reports to the Communications Coordinator.

Application
Email job application to jobs.bonn@iclei.org by 31 January 2010 including:
CV with photo, letter of motivation, portfolio of previous communication work, indication of salary expectation, indication of citizenship (or work permit for Germany), indication of availability date.