Position at International Rivers

The International Rivers wants to hire a China Global Program Coordinator. The following is their announcement which came through an email. Please spread the word to interested people.

Position Available - Please Post:
China Global Program Coordinator (80%)

International Rivers supports civil society groups and communities around the world which seek to stop destructive dams and promote better methods of meeting energy and water needs. We promote stronger social and environmental standards for international dam builders and financiers, including from China.

International Rivers is looking for an experienced, skilled, dynamic coordinator for our China Global Program. The Program Coordinator will work with partner organizations in China and other parts of the world, and with colleagues in our Berkeley headquarters and our satellite offices around the world.

This is currently a 80% position (32 hours/week). We are hoping to increase the working hours as funding permits. The position is located in Berkeley, and requires traveling to China at least once a year. The Program Coordinator oversees interns and volunteers, and reports to the Policy Director.

The duties and responsibilities of the Program Coordinator are:

1. Program coordination: Coordinate International Rivers' program to strengthen the social and environmental standards and practices of Chinese overseas dam builders and financiers. Develop strategies and carry out activities to promote awareness about China's role in global dam building within China, and strengthen the capacity of host-country NGOs to deal
with Chinese-built projects. Supervise interns and volunteers. Help with fundraising, budgeting and financial oversight for the China Global Program.

2. Monitoring and research: Conduct research on the role of Chinese dam builders and financiers overseas. Monitor Chinese dam projects in the Mekong region and other parts of the world. Maintain a database of these projects.

3. Capacity building: Strengthen the capacity of civil society groups in China and the host countries of Chinese dam projects to understand and influence the role of Chinese overseas dam builders. Share information, publish reports and fact-sheets, organize trainings and other workshops, and give direct advice.

4. Media work and other communications: Edit and manage the translation, publication and distribution of our quarterly Chinese-language newsletter, World Rivers Bulletin. Respond to media inquiries and carry out targeted international media work. Contribute articles to our English-language magazine, World Rivers Review, and maintain the China Global Program's web pages.

5. Advocacy: Help create pressure within China and internationally to encourage Chinese dam builders and financiers to strengthen their social and environmental guidelines, and to stop developing destructive projects around the world.


Requirements:

. Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese;
. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop effective campaign strategies;
. Knowledge and understanding of China's political landscape and NGO community;
. At least four years of experience in social or environmental advocacy work;
. Diligence, independence, ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines;
. Ability to work well in a team and within an international network;
. Commitment to environmental integrity, social justice and the mission of International Rivers;
. Strong computer skills (e.g. ability to maintain web pages);
. Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required; Master's degree a plus;
. Authorization to work in the United States;
. Advanced Chinese language skills required; other language skills a plus.


International Rivers offers a stimulating, casual and flexible work environment. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes health insurance and excellent vacation and sick leave. Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobpost@internationalrivers.org or to International Rivers, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA; fax +1 510 848 1008. Please mention "China global program" in the address or subject line. Deadline for applications: March 24, 2010.

International Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and First Source Berkeley employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, class, disability status, ethnicity, gender, race and sexual orientation.