Thursday, January 11, 2018

Vacancy: Communication and Outreach Specialist - The Sustainable Districts Platform Secretariat

SHORT-TERM CONSULTANT

COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Program: Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari (LTKL Secretariat)
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Position Type: Part-Time Consultant
Duration: Deliverables Basis


About Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari
The Sustainable Districts Platform (or Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari / “LTKL”) is a membership based coalition with Kabupaten, represented by Bupati, as its members. LTKL intends to connect the dots and create impactful partnership towards sustainable jurisdiction focusing on land-use, within and between Kabupaten through innovative convening method. A ‘Sustainable Jurisdiction’ will balance environment, social and economy aspects within its policy, planning and programs with concrete goals to (i) increase GDP of districts, (ii) alleviate poverty and (iii) moving towards zero deforestation and peat. LTKL is supported by a Partners Network which provide strategic support (in-kind and resources) and guidance to Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari through its national and direct district’s engagement. At this moment, LTKL has eight districts as the members and 11 organization as the members.
LTKL is also supported by a Secretariat team responsible to facilitate, monitor and report on LTKL strategic activities through an integrated platform. It will also be in-charge to conduct strategic research and analysis on building blocks for sustainable land-use.

PURPOSE
In July 2017, eight districts of the six provinces, namely Musi Banyuasin, Rokan Hulu, Siak, Batanghari, Labuan batu Utara, Sintang, Sanggau, and Sigi in collaboration with Association of Districts Governance in Indonesia (APKASI) and development partners including SPKS, IDH, Rainforest Alliance and WRI Indonesia established LTKL as a partnership towards impactful collaboration to support the sustainable jurisdiction enhancement which balances economic, social and environment aspects, focusing on land-use, within and/or among the districts with an innovative methods. This open network intends to expand and collaborate with other districts and other network of smallholders, private sector and development partners such as Tropical Forest Alliance 2020 to push forward the sustainable vision. It also highlights key priority topic in moving forward :
1. Prevention of Forest and Peatland Fires;
2. Sustainable Commodities
3. Social Forestry and Agrarian Reform
4. Conservation and Restoration
5. Energy and Electrification.

One of the expected functions of LTKL is to ‘connect the dots’ between stakeholders. To date, LTKL Secretariat have attempted to create a shared, safe and innovative solution-oriented circle of discussion among its members and partners to objectively analyse progress, opportunities and challenges in implementing sustainable vision through district leadership. It also aims to enhance interconnection between the group. For this purpose, LTKL Secretariat intends to construct LTKL Communication and Outreach Strategy for the period of 2018-2020 with specific activities outlined for the period of 2018, taking into account LTKL 2030 long term development target.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.   Design, develop and finalize LTKL Communication and Outreach Strategy for the period of 2018-2020 with specific activities outlined for the period of 2018, taking into account LTKL 2030 long term development target (“Strategy Document”).

      In its development, such Strategy Document shall reflect and/or include the following elements:
a.      Unique combination of necessary collaboration and/or interaction between (i) LTKL members, (ii) LTKL Partners Network members, (iii) LTKL members and Partners Network members, (iv) LTKL with other districts, (v) LTKL with National Government and (vi) LTKL with other third-party strategic stakeholders;
b.      Strategic recommendation(s) regarding operational structure and implementation of the Strategy under LTKL Secretariat, including (i) timeline, (ii) potential partners’, (iii) potential Key Opinion Leaders, (iv) potential strategic dates and/or events identification;
c.      Identification of necessary communication tools to support implementation (i.e. website updates, factsheets, profile, Q&A, Social Media, Quarterly Newsletter, Mail Chimp, Video & Info graphics, Media Visits, Community Centers, etc.);
d.      Knowledge Transfer and capacity building elements for LTKL members and LTKL Partners Network on Communication and Outreach;
e.      Harnessing strategic role of media on sustainable development and sustainable jurisdiction; and
f.       Research component to identify communication and outreach profile of district in Indonesia.
           
2.   In collaboration with LTKL Secretariat, construct and execute participatory process to ensure the Strategy are acknowledged and agreed by relevant key stakeholders, including LTKL members, LTKL Partners Network and/or other third party as relevant;

3.   As interim duties during the period of this contract, support development of LTKL communication outreach effort through:
a.      Strategic recommendations and inputs to LTKL interim communication materials as developed by LTKL Secretariat (including press release, profile brief, factsheets, etc.);
b.      Working in close coordination with the LTKL’s Secretariat on necessary stakeholders and/or media engagement; and
c.      Participate in LTKL strategic discussions and/or events as relevant to the construction of the Strategy.

Deliverables Timeline
ITEMS
Jan
Feb
Mar
April
May
June
Skeleton of LTKL Communication and Outreach Strategy






LTKL Communication and Outreach Strategy Design Process






Interim support for support for implementation of LTKL communication outreach effort through






Final LTKL Communication and Outreach Strategy







QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

1.     Master Degree in communication or other relevant studies with minimum three years of relevant experiences or; Bachelor degree in communication or other relevant studies with minimum seven years of relevant experiences;
2.     Experiences in supporting or preparing program communication strategy.
3.     Experiences in deliveries of good quality publication materials.
4.     Experiences in preparing communication modules and deliver the training.
5.     Experiences in supporting local government for program implementation.
6.     Understand sustainable development context and the districts needs.
7.     Proven ability to deliver high quality outputs on time.
8.     Excellent communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English as well as well-developed interpersonal skills.
9.     Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
10.. Good team player.

TERM of OFFER

1.      Contract Period
Communication Consultants is expected to start immediately. Contract duration covers the period of January – May 2018, with minimum of 15 (fifteen) days per month. Extendable based on performance evaluation and program needs.

2.      Reporting
Communication Consultants will report on monthly basis to the Head of Secretariat of LTKL and provide input and suggestions for the effective implementation strategy as relevant.

3.      Duty Station
Communication Consultant will be stationed in Jakarta, with travels is necessary based on the needs to the relevant districts.

How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
§  A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
§  A detailed curriculum vitae
§  The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.
§  Application Submission via email to kestri.ariyanti@pslindo.org before 15 January 2018

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