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WWF DCP - Romania is seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Senior Assistant
(full-time, based in Bucharest)
The main responsibility of this position is to support WWF’s Education for Sustainable Development activities in Central Eastern Europe especially related to building a regional network of active citizens for sustainability, by engaging key players such as formal and non-formal education providers, authorities, and motivated individuals. This includes empowering teachers and students to become active for sustainability by developing and implementing their own projects; developing support platforms, curricula and tools for active teachers to multiply active engagement for the environment within their schools; developing University students as future leaders and passionate educators, by a dedicated curriculum and youth empowerment projects; supporting the development of ESD activities within all conservation projects.
The Education for Sustainable Development Senior Assistant reports to WWF Romania ESD Coordinator and is based in Bucharest. Ideally the selected candidate will be available to start by end of March. This is a position for a determined period of 6 months, but opportunities might arise for contract extention.
Your duties will include:
• Organize (at least 1) international and (at least 2) local education events (international project end-event, training sessions etc). Includes: keeping in touch with participants, organizing and reimbursing travels, managing suppliers, administrative and financial tasks, reporting
• Manage national school contest. Includes: contributing to defining the concept of the contest, managing participants’ relations, follow up and communication (promotion, post-event etc)
• Communication activities related to education projects: work together with graphic designer for conceiving materials such as brochure, diplomas; keep social media channels active; write articles for website, education magazines, project blog
• According to candidate profile, training and facilitation duties are open/available: possibility to become co-trainer in local education events, facilitating small group activities in international event, responding to colleagues’ need for punctual education work
• Research on environmental education methods and topics
• General project assistance. Includes: contracts, financial reporting etc
We expect from you:
• Experience in event management and/or organization. Specific experience in organizing education events (training sessions, contests etc) is a plus.
• Experience in or passion for education, especially non-formal education. Training / facilitation experience is a plus.
• Writing and communication skills and experience are highly recommended
• Experience (as employee, volunteer or student) with environmental topics is a plus
• A university degree, preferably in the field of psychology and educational sciences, public relations/communication, environmental sciences or similar.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail, ability to coordinate complex tasks and events
• Autonomous, independent working style, as well as ability to work well within the national and larger international WWF team
• Initiative and creativity are encouraged and welcomed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Romanian and English
• Dedication to WWF’s mission and environmental protection
• The opportunity to contribute to the process of reshaping the future of education, in terms of content and methods, that is Education for Sustainable Development
• Participation in challenging activities in one of Europe’s most exciting eco-regions
• Friendly and highly professional working atmosphere in an international context
• Varying tasks and independent work style
• A pleasant working atmosphere and a great learning environment
• Salary according to NGO standards
If you are interested in joining the global WWF family, email your application documents including your CV and motivation letter (in English) to mpascu@wwfdcp.ro. Application deadline: March 16, 2014. Please understand that we can only reply to short-listed candidates.
WWF was born into this world in 1961, as a product of a deep concern held by a few eminent gentlemen who were worried by what they saw happening in our world at that time.
From its origins as a small group of committed wildlife enthusiasts, WWF has grown into one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations – supported by 5 million people and active in over 100 countries on five continents.
Over this time, WWF's focus has evolved from localized efforts in favour of single species and individual habitats to an ambitious strategy to preserve biodiversity and achieve sustainable development across the globe
Currently there are more than 1300 WWF conservation projects underway around the world.
WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of our planet's natural environment, and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.