CENN - Caucasus Environmental NGO Network is announcing an opening for the position of Environmental Project Officer.

Vacancy Reference #: EPO/CENN/GEO/131004

Duty station: Tbilisi

Duration: 01.11.2013-31.12.2015

Full staff: 8 hours a day

Working hours: 9:00-18:00, 5 days a week

Job description:

CENN, a non-governmental, non-profit organization, is looking for an Environmental Project Officer. The Environmental Project Officer will work in collaboration with the whole CENN team and will report to the CENN Programs Manager.

Specific responsibilities include:

** Assistance in all project related issues (planning, implementation, communication, reporting);

** Assistance in planning and organization of seminars, trainings, workshops and roundtables (selection of materials, preparation of key issues for discussions and presentations, reporting);

** Project related information management and translation;

** Communication with the competent authorities, communities, the general public, Mass Media, international institutions.

Necessary qualifications:

** Education: Post secondary studies in environmental sciences or related fields (i.e. biology, chemistry, geology, geography, economy, sociology, law).

** Experience: Minimum 2 years work experience in related fields. Previous experience in project assistance. Good knowledge of environmental issues.

** Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English, Russian and Georgian.

** Abilities and skills: Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills. Solid skills in research (information collection), reporting, interpretation and translation. Proven typing ability and knowledge of modern office equipment and procedures. Proven ability of operating computers (word-processing, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, e-mail, etc.). Knowledge of current political and economic situation throughout Georgia. Ability to develop partnership with a wide range of organizations and local governments.

** Personal characteristics: Active, open-minded, patience, diplomacy, ability to listen to others' opinions, and respect toward colleagues, management skills, friendly, flexible, sense of responsibility and ability to work independently.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume (CV) and cover letter in English, proving their abilities and describing their interest in this position, till 18:00, October 21, 2013 via the following e-mail: vacancy@cenn.org

Note: All applications must include Vacancy Reference # of position for which you are applying.

No phone calls, please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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