New
Rwanda Environmental Journalism Community Consultant
Management & Engineering Technologies International, Inc. | |
United States, D.C., Washington | |
Oct 01, 2024 | |
Management and Engineering Technologies International, Inc. (METI), in support of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Office of International Programs, may require the services of a Rwanda Environmental Journalism Community Consultant to provide technical support in Rwanda to facilitate consultations and capacity building on environmental journalism initiatives.
Background Rwanda's wealth of natural resources belies its size. The mountainous country features lush, verdant forests; productive agricultural lands; extensive wetlands and freshwater lakes; and exceptional ecological biodiversity. Promoting sustainable management of the country's environment and natural resources is a core element of its economic growth and transition to a green economy; indeed, the Government of Rwanda and its development partners seek to strengthen forest management, improve water resource management, and strengthen land administration and management - aspirations made all the more critical by the threat of climate change. While Rwanda has undergone rapid industrialization and economic diversification over the past few decades, it remains dependent on agriculture, natural resources, and tourism to drive its economy. The effects of climate change (e.g., erratic, unpredictable rainfall; heat waves; species habitat shifts; and more) pose a significant threat to livelihoods, the country's economic foundation, and its ecosystem services. USFS activities in Rwanda focus on cultivating climate change resilience through strengthened natural resource management. In cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Kigali and the U.S Agency for International Development in Rwanda (USAID/Rwanda), USFS builds long-term partnerships of technical cooperation with colleagues in civil society, academia, the private sector, communities, and local and national government. USFS has engaged with partners in Rwanda on wide range of program areas including watershed management, environmental education, fire management, and vegetation monitoring. A recent area of engagement for USFS in Rwanda is environmental journalism. The consistent, reliable provision of accurate, comprehensive, and accessible information through public information resources is requisite to environmental literacy and effective natural resource management. With support from USAID/Rwanda, USFS seeks to contribute to the growth of Rwanda's environmental journalism sector. Position Description: The Environmental Journalism Community Consultant will be based in Rwanda and will work with the USFS/IP Program Manager for Rwanda and USFS/IP technical team to facilitate and consult on relevant initiatives across the country. Duties: Core duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:
Qualifications: The applicant must meet the following minimum professional qualifications to be considered for the position:
Location: The position would be based in Rwanda with travel nationally as needed. Period of Performance: Nine months with the possibility of extension Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications To Apply: Apply by November 30th, 2022. Apply at this link: https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/j/70307264 and reach out to asaracina@meticorp.com with any questions. If the US Forest Service were to secure the services of an individual with these technical skills, the successful applicant would be hired through a contractor. |