Technical Writer (WASH)

Live & Learn Environmental Education’s mission is to reduce poverty and foster greater understanding and action towards a sustainable future through education, community mobilisation and supportive partnerships.

Whilst maintaining a non-political image we work with aid organisations, governments, inter-governmental organisations and non-government organisations from all over the world sharing knowledge for a sustainable planet and linking environmental knowledge to social change.

Live & Learn Environmental Education is seeking a Technical Writer to support our international programs. Based in Melbourne, but with the possibility of overseas travel, the Technical Writer will work with a dynamic team of education experts from Australia and the Asia-Pacific region to develop innovative, effective and appropriate resources on issues relating to Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

Specific duties

• Write and adapt Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) materials in different formats to suit a variety of audiences such as communities & schools and within a range of cultural contexts.
• Liaise with other Live & Learn staff, external stakeholders, contractors, and other personnel who are involved in developing and delivering programs and communication work.
• Assist various Live & Learn internal teams in the development of written and communications work.
• Provide editorial support for a variety of materials and resources across several thematic areas.
• Ensure the technical accuracy of Live & Learn publications.
• Provide high-level writing, editing and proof-reading expertise.

Further Information

Please contact Karen Young on (03) 9650 1291, or by email: karen.young@livelearn.org, or visit our website: www.livelearn.org

Full selection criteria are available in the document below.