Vacant Position - Provincial Communication Specialist

URGENTLY REQUIRED
The USAIDproject Prioritazing Reform, Innovation and Opportunities for Reaching Indonesia’s Teachers, Administrators, and Students (PRIORITAS)will focus on capacity building and quality
improvements forteacher training
institutions (TTI) and for non-academic, pre-serviceteacher
training providers. PRIORITAS will build the capacity ofschools and MoEC, MORA national, provincial and district
offices together with pre-and
in-serviceteacher training organizations tocoordinate, plan andtrain.

The PRIORITAS
is currently seeking qualified individualswith wide networking among local government and schools to fill
thepositionsof the
Provincial
Communication Specialist
Thisposition will be based in South
Sulawesi
The objectives of the assignment as follows:
The Provincial
Communications Specialist reports to the Provincial Coordinator, and works
closely with the Jakarta-based Advocacy and Communications Specialist and
Communications Assistant and Program Specialist. The Communications Specialist
is responsible for developing a strategic internal and external communications
plan tailored to program activities at the provincial level. This position prepares
draft public relations materials as well as responses to queries received from
a variety of sources such as USAID, GOI provincial and district-level
stakeholders and the general public. The communications Specialist is
responsible for the creation and production of materials describing PRIORITAS provincial
activities. All strategies and products must comply with the guidelines set by USAID
and the PRIORITAS Jakarta Communications Specialist.

The Provincial Communication Specialist's
responsibilities will include:
1. Works with Jakarta office team and Provincial
Coordinator to prepare a communications and public relations strategy for the
PRIORITAS program in (the province), which complements the communications/PR
plan for the PRIORITAS program as a whole; manage the implementation and integration
of the strategies utilizing Internet/ICT and newsletter media tools, as well as
formal and informal communications networks, in acreative manner

2. Works with the Provincial Coordinator and Jakarta communications team in
developing outreach and communications products that tell PRIORITAS's story, these
may include brochures, fact sheets, frequently asked questions brief, briefing
books, success
stories, case studies, best practices and talking points for presentations

3. Identifies key figures and institutions which play a role in shaping public
opinion in areas of Provincial in which PRIORITAS works, incorporate these
entities into the program communications strategy, and in finding ways to reach
members of the community.

4. Leads the development and implementation of audio and visual communication documentation
for (the province) activities, including: pictures, production of video documentary,
montage, etc.

5. Develops and maintains good relationships with the media, stakeholders,
government officials, NGO partners, etc. Ensures that the Provincial
Coordinator and related Jakarta staff are kept aware of specific information
regarding local sensitivities, and any nuances which might affect local
receptivity to project activities.

6. Provides input for PRIORITAS reporting documents such as biweekly report,
quarterly reports and presentation

7. In coordination with Jakarta Communication Team, will providetheinput and written
best practices from the province

8. Along with internet-newsletter/other communication team, assesses
outstanding public issues and make strategic recommendations to project
management

9. Works closely with the PRIORITAS communications team in Jakarta, and USAID related
staff to ensure continuity across the program.

10. Ensures that all PRIORITAS reports and publications are in line with USAID
branding requirements

11. Keeps abreast of USAID rules and regulations as they relate to communications
and train project staff as appropriate

12. Other duties as assigned by the Provincial Coordinator.

Qualifications:
1.
University degree in communications, journalism, international relations or
equivalent combination of education and work experience

2. Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience required including
a strong background in communications, editing and presentation, and use of
computer software pertinent to those skills

3. Demonstrated experience working with the government sector required;
experience working with multi-national organizations preferred

4. Knowledge of communication networks in (the province), and key institutions
and individuals with a role in shaping public opinion

5. Excellent research skills; extensive familiarity using the Internet for
research purposes

6. Proven background building relationships/networking with government
authorities, private sector and the media

7. Demonstrated experience designing and producing reports, brochures, briefing
packets and other outreach materials using professional desktop publishing and
PowerPoint presentation software

8. Extensive experience researching, writing, editing, and publishing press
releases and other public documentation

9. Excellent written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia

To
apply please send your CV notlater than August 28,
2013 to:

prioritas-vacancy-ssulawesi@rti-indomd.rti.org<mailto:prioritas-vacancy-ssulawesi@rti-indomd.rti.org> for Provincial
Communication Specialistof South Sulawesi

All candidates are requested to write down the position and name insubject line of email and specify their
availability date in the CV. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.