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Position Title |
Communications Officer |
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Long Term / Short Term |
Fixed Term – Two years with possibility of extension |
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Place of Work |
Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) Hub (Bangkok) |
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Salary Reports To |
70-80,000 BHT/month Communications Adviser |
Program Background
Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) is Australia’s new flagship infrastructure initiative for Southeast Asia. The goal of this regional initiative is to contribute to quality infrastructure development that drives inclusive growth in Southeast Asia.
P4I has three core themes: infrastructure planning and prioritisation; procurement; and sector policy and regulation. It will also focus on the crosscutting issues of climate change, disaster risk reduction, gender equality and social inclusion. P4I will provide flexible support to Southeast Asian partner governments (Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam) and ASEAN through government-to-government partnerships, high-calibre private sector advisory services, and knowledge-sharing and networking activities.
P4I commenced in December 2020 and will operate initially for three and a half years (December 2020 to May 2024), with a core team located in Bangkok, Thailand. It will be delivered collaboratively by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) together with four Delivery Partner organisations (Ernst and Young, Adam Smith International, The Asia Foundation and Ninti One).
Job Specification
The Communications Officer will work closely with the Communications Adviser and other P4I Hub staff to deliver the Communications and Public Affairs Strategy (CPAS).
The CPAS will set out the Program’s communications strategy and may include, but not necessarily be limited to:
identifying principles and objectives for stakeholder and public engagement to support DFAT’s overall objectives for the Program;
identifying opportunities and activities to establish a strong identity and brand for the Program, including through targeted communications, broader engagement activities, ad hoc advisory services, and/or co-branding activities where appropriate and agreed with DFAT;
specifying engagement communications protocols and parameters for undertaking CPAS activities, including with respect to co-branding;
processes for identifying and assessing the performance of CPAS opportunities (noting that this may be addressed in greater detail through the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Framework); and
resource planning for the delivery of CPAS activities.
The CPAS may be supplemented as needed by smaller-scale plans focused on particular countries as appropriate. It will be updated at least annually to ensure the Program's approach to communications, including identity and branding, continues to be relevant to the evolving operating environment.
In addition to assisting with the CPAS, the key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Support the Communications Adviser in establishing a strong online presence and following for the Program
Provide support to the P4I team in planning and developing relevant information and communication products to inform and influence key stakeholders.
Obtain approval processes for public domain materials and ensure processes for engaging with the media are followed.
Assist with managing and supporting other staff, suppliers and consultants (e.g. designers, web manager, editors, writers, filmmakers and others as required from time-to-time) to deliver communications outputs.
Ensure that Program communications and signage align with DFAT policy, and as appropriate, to the Program goal, objective and End of Investment Outcomes.
Assist with tracking relevant online media, e.g. maintaining a twitter deck, monitoring online articles and newsletters of relevant programs.
Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary qualifications in international relations, communications, journalism or a related field (post graduate qualifications highly desirable);
At least two years’ experience in marketing, advertising, journalism, corporate communications, civil society/NGO or other types of externally facing communications roles;
Demonstrated experience using cutting edge communication tools and technologies to engage and influence stakeholders;
Proven experience crafting messages in various formats (articles, press releases, websites, photos, success stories, blog entries, tweets, etc.) targeting a variety of audiences;
Exceptional, proven writing and editing skills (English) and the ability to summarise and repackage technical information in clear, compelling language;
Ability to engage with diverse audiences. This includes donors, governments, the private sector and the diverse P4I team and partners;
Ability to edit and write an engaging story that gets to the core of who, what, when and why it matters and spot the details that make a story stand out;
Strong literacy in Microsoft packages. Knowledge of Adobe products is a distinct advantage;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Thai and English;
Working proficiency in additional South East Asian languages is desirable;
Personal Attributes
Self-motivation, creativity, excellent organisational skills, proven ability to perform multiple tasks, and ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders;
Ability to work proactively and independently; and,
Demonstrated commitment to gender equality principles.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are requested to submit a CV and a short covering note in an emai to nick.martinez@adamsmithinternational.com. Unfortunately, due to high application volume, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applications close 26 March 2021.
Contact : nick.martinez@adamsmithinternational.com
