Gender Communication Strategy Expert USAID BERSAMA GBV Prevention Program in Eastern Indonesia

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting local Indonesian applicants for the position of Gender Communication Strategy Expert  for the USAID-funded BERSAMA – GBV Prevention Program in Eastern Indonesia. The objective of the project is to reduce violence against women by strengthening the commitment and capacity of the government to respond to victims and prevent GBV.

The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon continuation of donor funding.

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY:

The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit a current resume and cover letter to the following email: IndonesiaJobs@winrock.org.

Please indicate Bersama Gender Communication Strategy Expert in the subject line.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified Indonesian nationals, especially women and those residing in Eastern Indonesia, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Winrock International would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted

Closing date for applications is February 22, 2019, COB

Consultancy Description

POSITION TITLE:                              Gender Communications Strategy Expert

PROJECT:                                           USAID Bersama – GBV Prevention Program in Eastern Indonesia

LOCATION:                                         Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia

DEPARTMENT:                                  Civil Society & Education

REPORTS TO:                                    Chief of Party

Position Summary:

The Gender Communications Strategy Expert will review and provide support in developing the project’s communication strategy, which will include ways to improve communication about project activities and develop effective communications tools to achieve the project’s objectives

USAID Bersama (Bersama) is a five-year USAID funded project based in Jayapura, working in Papua and West Papua Indonesia in eastern Indonesia. The communications strategy is the key document that guides project staff on how to communicate successes, market the project and how to develop appropriate materials to achieve the goal of the project. The project is helping government entities implement their communication strategies which may include developing referral information through pamphlets and posters, increase people’s awareness about GBV, through posters, brochures within their service centers and inform the public about their services. In addition, Bersama will support the government to plan and facilitate events around internationally and locally recognized days (such as International Women’s Day) to raise awareness. The project is working primarily with departments of women’s empowerment and child protection, and plan to work with other auxiliary agencies at the provincial and district level. Each department may have different messaging. The project has a communications plan, but the project has changed its objectives and needs to update the plan. 

The Gender Communications Strategy Expert will work with relevant Bersama staff to review and edit the project’s communications strategy and help design communication plans for the different departments and campaigns. This will include multi-media (pamphlets, posters, social media and radio announcements) communications for services, referrals and awareness. The communication plans should incorporate locally appropriate graphics that will communicate relevant messages effectively to populations who are illiterate or have low literacy levels, and Bahasa speakers.

The consultant will work with staff to visit key departments to understand their communication objectives, identify the key role Bersama can take, review and enhance the communications plan.

Key Tasks:

1.       Review project materials, 2 days

2.       Meet with government entities 5 days

Enhance Bersama’s communication strategy and plans for each government entity for each objective. (5 days)

3.       Work with staff to develop workplan and budget (3 days)

4.       Provide a report which will include: (4 days)

o   Refined communications strategy with communications plans.

o   Workplan

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:          Master’s level degree required in social sciences or communications with experience in gender, and communications

Required Work Experience:

·         Demonstrated experience developing successful and effective communications strategies

·         Knowledge and experience working with government agencies

Skills:

·         Fluency in and English required

·         Understanding of GBV sensitivities, required

·         Ability to work in a team and independently

·         Ability to produce quality products within time

·         Acute attention to detail.

·         Understanding of Papua and West Papua cultures