Vacancy - Part Time Communication Consultant

Cowater International is an Ottawa-based Canadian management consulting firm specializing in international development.  We work primarily on projects funded by international finance institutions. (You can learn more about us at www.cowater.com and sips.or.id)

We are currently seeking to recruit an Indonesian part-time Communications Consultant (up to 45 days over 5 months) to provide assistance for a DFATD-funded project to support Indonesia’s Islands of Integrity Program for Sulawesi (SIPS).  The project currently assists 10 sub-national governments in North and South Sulawesi in reducing opportunities for corruption through implementing transparent government administration practices in three areas: a) the establishment and improvement of one stop services (PTSP) for licenses and other government services, b) support PAS (Disdukcapil) for identity cards and other personal information services, and c) fair and efficient procurement (Pengadaan Barang dan Jasa/PBJ) systems and processes. Our national partner is KPK.

Scope of Work for this position is as follows:

1.    Assist in developing a strategy for communicating good governance practices to reduce opportunities for corruption which addresses the issues of target audiences, messaging and media.  Once approved, the Consultant will provide ad hoc support to facilitate the strategy’s implementation.

 

2.    Assist with design and production of learning and communications materials in each area of reform drawn from case studies with the project’s 10 partner sub-national governments.

 

3.    Strengthen the capacity of existing communications staff in Jakarta in the production of communications products for placement in specialized and mass media channels, whether print or web content.

 

4.    Strengthen the capacity of existing communications staff in Sulawesi to work with media professionals to develop newsworthy briefs and backgrounders on corruption prevention.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

1.    Relevant Post-Secondary Degree

2.    10 years’ experience in the area of communication and media strategy, particularly in government agencies and especially at the local level, including minimum of two years working with an international agency

3.    Familiarity with current government anti-corruption initiatives

4.    Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral/written) and proven ability to produce clear reports, including action plans, and well-presented communication strategy materials

5.    Willingness to travel to project areas in Sulawesi

 

Qualified candidates are asked to submit their CV and Covering Letter in English with clear explanation of relevant experience to: hikmatul.pasaribu@sips.or.id

The closing date for applications is WIB 5:00 p.m. December 30, 2014.  Female candidates are encouraged to apply.  All applications are appreciated, but we regret that only suitably qualified candidates will be contacted.