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Policy Officer (CIWEM)
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) is an independent professional body and a registered charity, advancing the science and practice of water and environmental management for a clean, green and sustainable world. This is a varied and challenging post which develops and promotes environmental policy work at CIWEM. The post requires enthusiasm, excellent administration and organisational skills, good teamwork, a good understanding of environmental issues and the ability to self motivate. CIWEM can offer a very friendly working environment and a pleasant central London location (Application Deadline: 5 June 2009).
The prime purpose of this post is to develop and promote CIWEM’s environmental policy programmes, dissemination of information and production of key policy outputs in a broad range of issues to support the Institution’s policy development objectives and campaigns.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the work of the Director of Policy, other Policy Officer(s) and the Press and Communications function.
- Assist in the development and promotion of environmental policy outputs (policy statements, reports, web content etc).
- Support CIWEM’s portfolio of environment sector conferences by researching themes and issues.
- Develop networks in support of policy outputs.
- Manage web site updates on policy issues and enrich policy content on the CIWEM website.
- Maintain effective working relationships with members of
Committees, Panels and Groups, and with external bodies and
organisations.
Other Tasks and Duties
- Attend meetings of Panels and other forums as required.
- Keep up to date with developments in the environment sector.
- Maintain positive links with other relevant bodies and organisations.
- Undertake projects as directed by the Director of Policy.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the scope of the
post.
Application Deadline
5 June 2009
To apply, please send a covering letter, explaining how you are ideal for the post, and your CV, to Justin Taberham, Director of Policy: Email: justin@ciwem.org
For further information about CIWEM, please visit our web site www.ciwem.org.
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