Hivos is a Dutch non-governmental organization guided by humanist values. It
aims at structural poverty alleviation with a strong focus on civil society
building and sustainable economic development. Hivos provides financial
support for local NGO's, is active in networking, lobbying and exchanging
knowledge and expertise. For its Southeast Asia Office in Jakarta, Hivos
seeks qualified Indonesian candidates for the position of:
Title : Communication Manager
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration : One year with possibility of extension
Report to : Regional Director
Functional context
The Communication Manager develops communication strategies, organizes
online and offline communication activities (e.g. conferences, seminars),
develops and disseminates communication materials and enables the Hivos
community and its partners to communicate effectively. In a large and
complex program where communication is an important aspect of
implementation, the Communications Manager roles to steer a small
communication team.
The Communication Manager assists the Program Development Managers and teams
in the communication dimension of the programme or project; provides the
communication framework to which the project performance adheres and
positions according to the corporate values, identity, standards and formats
and tools for internal and external profiling and positioning. He/she may
take specialized communication positions varying from lobbying to designing
social media activities relevant to the project.
This position combines the skills of Communication Manager and regional
website editor/copywriter. As a Communication Manager, you are responsible
for corporate communication and branding at a regional level. You ensure
that local and regional communication activities are aligned with Hivos'
corporate communication strategy, values, identity, standards and formats.
The Communication Manager also organises online and offline communication
activities (e.g. conferences and seminars), develops and disseminates
communication materials and enables the Hivos community and its partners to
communicate effectively. Furthermore, you advise and assist projects and
programmes in the development of their communication strategy and the
implementation of communication activities.
The Communication Manager manage the Hivos South East Asia website and
social media, write texts and develop or provide visual content (photos,
Illustrations, videos and infographics) for South East Asia online media and
maintain regular contact with the managing editor of
<http://www.hivos.org/> www.hivos.org (in head office).
To support both aspects of the work, the Communication Manager abreast of
developments in your region (new projects, programmes, funds, newsworthy
information about our partners and programmes, social and political
developments, etc.)
Roles and responsibilities:
1. To develop communications assessment at Hivos South East Asia and as a
result develop communications objectives and plan.
2. To develop strategic outreach for the communications materials.
3. When necessary, stimulate Hivos domains (Open and Green) to publish
articles on Hivos' works.
4. To lead in developing creative ways to publish and or document Hivos's
works (e.g. through photos/art/pictures).
5. When necessary, to write reports and prepare documentation that is
accessible (in English, support translation into Bahasa Indonesia and vice
versa).
6. To share and explore best/good practices within South East Asia
domains (Open and Green) and share it with other regional offices/Head
Office.
7. To respond and maintain regular contact with the Hivos Head Office,
especially the communication team.
8. To support communication program needs by South East Asia domains and
projects.
9. To contribute towards developing an effective team and friendly
environment.
10. To design, develop, implement and evaluate the overall communication
and public relations strategy for selected projects, appropriate to target
audiences and the message being conveyed.
11. To develop and deliver all public relations and communication
materials, ensuring quality of content, production and delivery, including
preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts,
promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programs as well as
the management of South East Asia and Iconic Island websites (development
and content management) and social media accounts.
12. To compile and organize news material (information and photographs) to
be exposed in the web, newsletter, social media and other media.
13. To be responsible for knowledge management by writing, documenting and
disseminating know-how, experience (highlighting success stories, good
practices and lessons learned) and information through various communication
channels.
14. To manage good relationship with the media for story coverage (print,
radio, TV), writing press releases and news updates for the media, pitch for
media partners in programs, develop media report on PR/media value on
program as part of donor report and mobilization of journalists for site
visit.
Knowledge, experiences and competencies
* Have affinity for Hivos' vision and mission and are driven by a
strong motivation to contribute to real and lasting change.
* Have knowledge of and experience in the field of international
development cooperation and excellent skills in the development and
implementation of communication strategies.
* Know how to reach your target groups through innovative and
conventional media.
* Have excellent writing and organisational skills.
* Have at least 5 years of working experience, in particular with
corporate and campaigning communication, copywriting for another similar
website and use of social media.
* Is very strong communicator in both English and Bahasa.
* Is innovative and flexible and you are able to work in a complex
environment with multiple stakeholders and international partners.
* Have at least Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, excellent
knowledge of corporate communication and branding, experience with content
management systems, and preferably with image editing.
What do we offer?
An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and the
possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative.
How to apply?
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter to
application.id@hivos.org <mailto:application.id@hivos.
Friday, 5 June 2015.
This is an opened position at national level.
Please specify the position name you are applying for ('Communication
Manager') in the 'subject' line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates
will be notified.
For more information about Hivos, visit https://hivos.org/.
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