FOUNDATION FOR ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE AND TECHNOLOGY

Non-Fiction /Science Writer

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The Foundation for Environment, Climate and Technology (FECT) is seeking recently qualified applicants for a writer position to develop 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 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

Optional Competencies

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

The best fit is a person with good interpersonal skills who is adaptable and flexible, and can handle tasks in multiple areas. The candidate shall work in a multidisciplinary team environment and must be willing to learn new subjects. Ability to work independently and conscientiously in a timely manner with minimal supervision is necessary.

The full time assignment is to commence immediately. Appointments are under contract with extension based on performance. Work will be in our offices in Akurana or Digana. To apply, send (1) a resume/CV with names of two professional referees (2) writing samples (3) a cover letter by August 26, 2016. Review of applications shall continue until position is filled.

To:  fectcv@gmail.com With a copy to:  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

FECT