Organization Communication Officer

Greenpeace, one of the world’s most respected and dynamic organization, is an international non-profit global campaigning organization that acts to protect and conserve the environment. At the heart of Greenpeace campaigns is the tradition of non-violent, direct action against environmental abuse and destruction.

For 40 years, Greenpeace has been successful in campaigning to reverse environmental degradation by bearing witness to environmental degradation by bearing witness to environmental destruction and exposing and confronting environmental abuse. Greenpeace campaigns have been vital in informing government policies on the environment and effecting changes in business practices which lead to various environmental problems.

Greenpeace does not accept funding from governments or corporations to ensure our independence from financial and commercial interests. We rely on the support of individuals to be able to continue our work in protecting the environment.

The Regional Oceans Campaigner serves as the Team Leader for Greenpeace Southeast Asia’s Ocean Team, overseeing and spearheading the planning and implementation of Oceans campaign in Southeast Asia primarily in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Organization Communication Officer

Jakarta Raya

Responsibilities:

The Communications officer reports to the Regional Communications Manager and is in charge of developing and implementing communications strategies that will deliver targeted messages to key audiences, toward the achievement of the organization’s goals.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :

Develop communications plans and programs and manage budgets for organizational projects (local and/or regional) and supervise their successful implementation in coordination with Media Officers and project teams;

Conceptualize, write and edit organizational materials including the Annual Report, online and offline advertisements, information packs, brochures, articles, letters, newsletters, etc, and coordinate with Media Officers for the placement and distribution of such organizational materials;

Coordinate lay-out, printing and publication of organizational materials into high-quality creative and user friendly products;

Provide media- and audience-related input and direction on organizational projects

Coordinate with Media Officers on media and communications work around organizational press events and activities, including media logistics and pitching stories to local, regional and international press

Develop, manage and maintain relationships with external suppliers and consultants for organizational projects and

Perform other job related duties as requested or assigned by the Regional Communications Manager.

Requirements:

Essential Qualities and Skills:

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience;

At least four years experience in PR or marketing communications;

Excellent writing and editing skills in English and at least one of the following Southeast Asian languages: Thai, Indonesian or Filipino;

Proven ability to develop and implement innovative communication strategies, particularly with features and soft media, both offline and online;

Collaborative and proactive, creative and analytical, demonstrating high levels of integrity and consistently excellent judgment;

Familiarity and understanding of the nonprofit sector;

Familiarity with current and emerging communications trends, technology and approaches and their relative effectiveness in achieving organizational goals;

Passionate and knowledgeable about environmental issues;

Willing to travel and able to work in a multicultural setting;

Strong computer literacy; and

Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and to meet tight deadlines, including a flexible mindset regarding working hours.

Interested candidates are invited to write Letter of introduction, explaining why you are qualified for the position, and fill-up application form which you can download from www.greenpeace.or.id/jobs and email by the closing date to:

jobs.id@greenpeace.org Deadline of applications: October 9, 2011

We regret that shall be unable to acknowledge receipt of the form. As we receive a large number of applicants for our advertised vacancies, we are unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted and we apologize for this in advance. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

GUIDANCE IN COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM :

Read the recruitment pack carefully before filling up your application form. Recruitment pack contains information about Greenpeace, about the job you are applying for, and brief information on employment condition.

Fill up all items in the application form. Remember that this will be our basis for shortlisting candidates. Curriculum Vitae (CVs) will not be accepted.

Make sure you email the form to the correct email address (jobs.id@greenpeace.org)

, addressed to the HR Department, and ensure that your application form arrives before the closing date. Application forms received after the closing date will not be honored.

If you have questions, kindly email jobs.id@greenpeace.org