[Sust-mar] ACIC Job Opportunity - Video Challenge Project Coordinator

[ACIC - Jessica Dubelaar]

JOB POSTING – VIDEO CHALLENGE PROJECT COORDINATOR
 
The Inter-Council Network (ICN) is a dynamic network of Provincial and
Regional member-based Councils for International Cooperation committed
to social justice and social change.  Rooted in communities across
Canada, we are leaders in public engagement and are recognized for
bringing regional knowledge and priorities to the national level.
 
Members of the Inter-Council Network include:
* British Columbia Council for International Cooperation – BCCIC
* Alberta Council for Global Cooperation – ACGC
* Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation – SCIC
* Manitoba Council for International Cooperation – MCIC
* Ontario Council for International Cooperation – OCIC
* Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale –
AQOCI
* Atlantic Council for International Cooperation – ACIC
 
The ICN is seeking a project coordinator for our Kaleidoscope Video
Challenge project which seeks to sensitize and engage young Canadians in
global development issues, and to support them in becoming responsible
and engaged global citizens.  
 
Building on the popularity of video-sharing, the Kaleidoscope Video
Challenge invites youth participants to prepare and submit a 2-5 minute
“video clip” on what they believe is the most pressing global issue, and
what action(s) Canadians can take locally to address it. 
 
Submissions will be judged regionally to determine one finalist from
each age category from each council. Nationally, a panel of prominent
Canadians will review finalists. Regional semi-finalists will be
showcased and the two national winners (one in each category) announced
at a gala event in Ottawa, May 2008. 
 
The project is currently well underway, with the contest closing March
31. We are seeking a responsible, experienced bilingual person to take
on the tasks of coordinating the selection process, organizing regional
and national events, developing an educational package, evaluating the
project, and documenting best practices and lessons learned. 
 
Responsibilities:
* Coordinating effective communication between provincial/regional
council project coordinators 
* Liaising with media/communications consultants
* Implementing media/outreach strategy
* Organizing events – regional and national awards galas
* Engaging the selection panel
* Documenting best practices and lessons learned
 
Desired Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
 
* Understanding of social justice and development issues 
* Demonstrated experience working on a national campaign and/or
facilitating public engagement 
* Demonstrated expertise in public relations, media and event
coordination 
* Proven financial management skills
* Knowledge of Results-based Management framework
* Bilingual (English & French)
* Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player
* Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, Publisher,
internet, e-mail, web publishing packages)
* Enthusiastic and creative 
 
Location:  The position will be based at ACIC’s office in Halifax, Nova
Scotia.
 
Salary:  $37,000 per annum (pro-rated), 5-month contract.
 
Application deadline:  March 7, 2008.  Interviews will be conducted
March 25th.
 
Start date:  March 31, 2008.
 
Please submit your resume, cover letter, the names and contact
information of three references, and a short writing sample (such as a
press release) in both English and French to the hiring committee by
e-mail only at hiring at acic-caci.org by Friday, March 7th.
 
For more information on the Kaleidoscope Real World Video Challenge
visit www.videochallenge.ca.
 
Thank you for applying.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted
to arrange for an interview.
 
 
Atlantic Council for International Cooperation/
Conseil atlantique pour la coopération internationale
210-2099 Gottingen Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 3B2
Tel/Tél: (902) 431-2311  Fax/Téléc: (902) 431-3216
Email/Courriel:  <mailto:projects at acic-caci.org> director at acic-caci.org
 
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