The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a nonprofit, global research organization dedicated to advancing human well-being, environmental conservation and equity.
We
conduct research that enables more informed and equitable decision
making about the use and management of tropical and sub-tropical forest
landscapes. We help policy makers and practitioners shape effective
policy, improve the management of tropical forests and address the needs
and perspectives of people who depend on forests for their livelihoods.
Our multidisciplinary approach considers the underlying drivers of
deforestation and degradation, which often lie outside the forestry
sector: forces such as agriculture, infrastructure development, trade
and investment policies and law enforcement.
CIFOR is looking for
Consultants for Science Writers
Consultants for Science Writers
Overview
CIFOR's
Communications and Outreach team produces a range of science
communications materials based on CIFOR's global research on forestry,
climate change, bioenergy, biodiversity and other topics. Producing
these materials involves working with scientists to translate complex
scientific findings into styles and formats accessible to a broad
readership.
Communications
products include research publications, infobriefs, infographics, and
videos and articles published on Forests News, the blog of the Center
for International Forestry Research.
Forests
News has amplified the reach of CIFOR's work like no other medium. In
just a few years, Forests News has become a crucial resource for
researchers, journalists, academics, policy-makers and students. Through
a strong and growing social media presence, Forest News promotes
CIFOR's research work.
The
bulk of the articles for Forests News are written by a small team of
consultant science writers working remotely on an intermittent and
freelance basis. CIFOR is now looking to enlarge this team by recruiting
3-4 world-class science writers to work on a freelance basis from
anywhere.
In
addition to writing for Forests News, consultant science writers might
receive additional writing and editing assignments related to the
broader communications outreach strategy of CIFOR.
Summary of responsibilities
The
Science Writer will develop, write and edit content for Forests News
under the editorial guidance of the COE Team Leader and the Editor of
Forests News, as well as content for the Multimedia Manager.
• Write
feature articles for Forest News. Typically this involves taking
complex academic and/or scientific research and creating well-written,
accurate articles for the blog. The articles normally always include one
or more interviews with the research authors.
• In
collaboration with CIFOR staff, generate ideas for articles and stories
on climate change and forestry for publication online and elsewhere.
• Attend
conferences and field research sites in Africa, Asia and Latin America,
as required, and contribute content for Forests News.
• Other
writing or editing tasks relevant to CIFOR's mission may be requested
by COE management (i.e. work on research publications, executive
summaries, infobriefs, infographics, etc.)
Requirements
Education, knowledge and experience
• University
degree in journalism, communications, forestry, science (e.g.
biophysical sciences, social sciences, political sciences, economics,
etc.) or a related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in science communications or journalism (samples to be requested)
• Fluency in English. Other languages will be an advantage.
Personal Attributes and Competencies
• Be
an avid reader of science and environmental literature and issues –
someone who genuinely enjoys engaging with scientists and the topics
they research.
• Have a passion for storytelling and connecting with audiences.
• Have
a strong editorial background, able to identify the most compelling and
appropriate stories and methods for telling them, whether
tried-and-true, emerging or experimental. Have a rich, varied body of
published work.
• Be
a world-class writer and editor, who can turn their hand to any kind of
material with great effect and due respect for academic rigor.
• Be able to come up with and develop ideas for communicating science for impact, and be open to and excited by new possibilities.
Terms and Conditions
· This is a consultancy position. CIFOR offers competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
· This work can be done anywhere globally.
Application process
· The application deadline is 28 February 2017.
· We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.
To apply, please visit our career site at
To learn more about CIFOR, please visit our website at
http://www.cifor.org
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