Project Director

The Academy for Educational Development (AED) is looking for a seasoned,
senior-level communicator to oversee its global strategic environmental
communications project, GreenCOM.

Background:

Funded by the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID) and administered by the AED in
Washington, D.C., GreenCOM provides strategic environmental
communications support to developing countries through USAID missions
worldwide.

Responsibilities include:

• management of the project's overall
  strategic direction;
• technical leadership, with a focus on synthesis and
  dissemination;
• oversight of administrative requirements;
• recruitment and
  supervision of D.C.- and internationally-based teams.

Qualifications include:

• 10+ years of senior-level experience in environmental education,
  environmental communication, social marketing, environmental interpretation
  and/or environmental sociology;
• experience managing complex international
  programs, including effective collaboration with U.S. and international
  governments, bi/multi-lateral aid organizations, NGOs, community-based
  organizations, and media;
• strong contacts with the environmental and
  development sectors in the U.S. and abroad;
• excellent interpersonal, writing,
  organizational and team-building skills.
• Ph.D. in environmental education,
  environmental communication or a related discipline preferred, as is
  proficiency in French or Spanish.

Up to 25% time international travel required.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should send resume with cover letter referencing
position #KV2208 to:
AED/HR,
1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW,
Washington
D.C. 20009;
Faxed or emailed applications accepted.