Communication Officer in IESR

Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) vacancy on Communication Officer

Role & Responsibilities:

o  Develop an external communication strategy.
o  Design, conduct and evaluate internal and external activities for communications, campaigning, advocacy and knowledge sharing based on the strategy.
o  Manage, revise and continuously upgrade IESR’s website for the publishing of program information and as an information exchange database where visitors can read and download electronic media.
o  Plan, package, prepare public relations and media materials tailored to meet specific needs and target groups and manage publication and dissemination on relevant media.
o  Coordinate campaign and advocacy activities in the short term, including Internet campaign and website development for campaign purposes.
o  Train the program staff to use electronic media for advocacy
o  Monitor, evaluate and continuously upgrade our internal and external communication

 Qualification:

o  Degree in Communications/Public Relation/ Journalism/ International Development, or related degree.
o  Fundamental understanding of media work, public relation, website design and electronic media for communication & knowledge management
o  Strong communication skills.
o  Strong IT skills (website maintenance, facebook, twitter etc.)
o  Advocacy, campaigning or networking experience
o  Experience in producing publications & campaigning material
o  Ability to work in independent and in the team;
o  Honest, brave, creative, and smart;
o  At least have 1-year experience working in public or non-governmental organization (NGOs);
o  Strong passion to work in non-governmental sector and want to learn people’s struggle;
o  Basic understanding of climate change & energy issues in Indonesia
o  Excellent writing skills.
o  Excellent English Language oral and written communication skills.
o  Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook, required.
o  Willing to travel and working with community.

How to apply:

Please send your application including CV, cover letter and 2-3 work examples (media release, publication, campaigning material etc.) by email to: recruitment.iesr@gmail.com

Closing date: 22nd May 2011

After this closing date we will still receive applications until the position is filled IESR will only contact shortlisted / qualified candidates.

Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR)
Mampang Prapatan VIII Komplek Bappenas No. R-13
Jakarta, 12790
Tel: +62+21+7992945 Fax: +62+21+7996160
http://www.iesr-indonesia.org