FOUNDATION FOR ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE AND TECHNOLOGY

VACANCY FOR A NON-FICTION /SCIENCE WRITER

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The Foundation for Environment, Climate and Technology (FECT) is seeking recently qualified applicants for a writer in either or both Non-Fiction and Science topics for communicating to the wider society, technical and academic audiences. The work shall include social science, historical and related work a Non-Fiction writer. The Science writer shall work on publishing projects related to Climate, Environment, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Disaster Risk Management and Agriculture.

Essential competencies:

  • Excellent English language writing skills
  • Publishing quality editorial standards in English
  • Established language styles for general and for science writing
  • Ability to write compelling, logical, clear and concise content
  • Factual accuracy and attention to detail
  • Sound knowledge of IT and word-processing
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented and well organized
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines
  • Work well with a multi-disciplinary team

Optional Competencies:

  • Bibliographic software
  • Copy-editing and layout skills
  • Competence in other languages
  • The desire to learn, and the ability to learn quickly

Bonus skills:

  • Skills in  environment, science or resources management related topics 
  • Experience with publishing software
  • Social Media skills
  • Competence in Graphics  and visual communication

These are full time assignments and can commence immediately. Appointments are under contract with extension based on performance. Work will be in our offices in Akurana or Digana in Kandy. To apply, send (1) a resume/CV with names of two professional referees (2) writing samples (3) a cover letter by 8 December, 2016 to receive immediate consideration. Applicants shall be received until the post is filled.   

Email:  fectcv@gmail.com  with a copy to:  hr@tropicalclimate.org and lareefz@hotmail.com


The Manager,  Foundation for Environment, Climate and Technology,  C/o Maintenance Office, Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka, Digana Village, Rajawella.


E-MAIL fectsl@gmail.com
WEB SITE http://www.climate.lk
http://www.tropicalclimate.org

FECT