Message-ID: <199605171525.LAA18092@jericho.american.edu> Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 12:14:00 -0500 From: Heather Creech <mailto:HCREECH@IISDPOST.IISD.CA> Subject: Positions in Development Communications To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L <mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
International Institute for Sustainable Development IISD is a non-profit private corporation based in Winnipeg. Its mission is to promote sustainable development in decision-making within Canada and worldwide. ------------------------------------------------------------- Development Communications Positions IISD hosts 2 well-established, award winning WWW sites, IISDnet (http://iisd1.iisd.ca/) and Linkages (http://www.iisd.ca/linkages/). We are seeking 3 creative, committed, and Internet-literate individuals to join our Information and Communications team on a 2 year project, to foster development of an international network of sustainable development information, including at least 4 organizations in developing countries. All candidates are required to have experience with WWW information design and delivery, and a demonstrated commitment to environment and development. International experience recommended. Knowledge of French or Spanish an asset.Internet Communications Officer Your role: Work with IISD staff and partners to translate "SD" ideas, principles and practices into language that engages global Internet audiences, facilitating dialogue and action. University level qualifications related to sustainable development and significant experience in environment & development communications/journalism, including writing for virtual audiences; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary range: Cdn 35,000 - 40,000.
Web Designer Your role: Leading edge, innovative, multi-media, and interactive graphics design, database and html page development. Minimum 2 years experience in Web design, with college level qualifications or the equivalent related to communications or graphic arts. Salary range: Cdn $28,000 - $35,000.
Project Assistant Your role: Assist in tracking Internet information bases, building databanks, communications with partners. University level qualifications with knowledge of environment or development issues; and experience in information work and project delivery, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary range: Cdn $25,000-$30,000.
Full position descriptions posted on IISDnet. Reply by May 31st, 1996 with resume and the names of 3 references to:
Mr. Ian Seymour, Director of Operations International Institute for Sustainable Development 161 Portage Ave. E, 6th flr, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3B 0Y4 Fax: (204) 958-7710 Email: mailto:reception@iisdpost.iisd.ca