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Description
The German Embassy in Washington is seeking a highly qualified and dynamic indvidual to serve as communications officer on the climate and energy team of the Embassy's economic department starting September 1, 2008, for an initial period of two years.
The climate and energy team's main objectives are to analyze and report to the German Government on U.S. climate change and energy policy and to provide strategic and practical input for partnerships and relationships between U.S. stakeholders and their counterparts in Germany in climate change and energy security issues.
The successful candidate will report to the Counselor for Environment and Energy and work closely with other policy officers within the department and Embassy who deal with climate and energy issues.
Responsibilities:
- Support implementation and development of communications and outreach strategies in the area of climate change and energy security at the Embassy and consulates;
- Design, develop, and organize events and visits to the U.S. by German officials and visits to Germany by U.S. officials;
- Draft and distribute English-language texts on the basis of German sources
- Create mailing list of important contacts
- Write English-language contributions for the Embassy's website
- Network, represent Embassy at events
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree required
- Basic knowledge of the German language
- At least 2 years professional experience
- Solid background in climate change and related energy issues
- Demonstrated excellent writing skills in English
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Internet applications, and MS Office, preferably also OpenOffice applications
Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must have a valid work permit.
Compensation: Contract conditions and compensation are based on the standard employment agreement for nondiplomatic staff at the German foreign missions in the U.S. and on the corresponding pay scale.
To Apply:
Please send your application, along with salary history, résumé, transcripts, and references by July 31, 2008 to:
German Embassy
Climate and Energy Counselor
4645 Reservoir Road
Washington, D.C., 20007