Exciting Opportunity with URS

Exciting opportunity in Indonesia

 

Communications Officer – Education Partnership Outreach Services

 

Full time position, based in Jakarta with travel in Indonesia as required

 

 

URS is the managing contractor of the Education Partnership Outreach Services (EPOS), providing project management and technical support.  The objective of EPOS is to deliver a public diplomacy and outreach program that will ensure Australia’s profile as a partner supporting Indonesia’s education development goals are both visible and recognised.

 

We are seeking expressions of interest from Communications Officer who can support the implementation of the Education Partnership (EP) Public Diplomacy Strategy. The candidate will have to demonstrate experience in organizing and managing events for different target audiences, document management (media articles, photos, factsheets etc), website management and content development experience. The candidate must have excellent written and spoken English, including drafting media and promotional materials, good interpersonal and communications skills, demonstrated ability to work in a small team and provide sound judgement and problem solving skills. You will have degree in communications, public relations or journalism.

 

In addition, you will have the following experience:

 

-              Experience with an international donor organization

-              Experience in developing social media campaigns

-              Desktop publishing experience

-              Photography or video production experience

-              Experience in conducting research and/or interviews

-              Understanding of the education sector

 

To apply, please visit our website at http://www.ap.urscorp.com/InternationalDevelopment/ProjectRecruitment  and enter the job code 593

 

Your application will need to include:

• A cover letter and signed CV which addresses the position criteria, including a declaration that the information provided is true and correct.

• Names and contact details of two referees.

 

 

Applications close 11th April 2014

 

 

URS is an equal opportunity employer of choice and is committed to child protection. Successful applicants for projects involving direct or indirect contact with children will be required to undertake a police clearance.

 

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