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(See detailed Term of Reference at APCOM website / "Work with Us")

2.1 ABOUT APCOM
APCOM is a not-for-profit regional organisation based in Bangkok, Thailand, representing and working with a network of individuals and community-based organisations across 35 countries in Asia and the Pacific.  
APCOM works to improve the health and rights of gay men, other men who have sex with men and SOGIESC people across Asia and the Pacific. 
APCOM has a primary focus on HIV because it is a key health issue for gay men and other men who have sex with men in the region. APCOM also address other related health issues for our communities such as sexual health, mental health and drug use.
APCOM also focuses on improving relevant human and legal rights across the region as discrimination, stigma, criminalization and exclusion impact on the health outcomes of the communities we serve.
 

2.2 ABOUT TESTXXX
TestXXX is designed to empower the existing community-based clinics to reach wider YMSM audience and to generate more promising behaviour change by harnessing the power of cutting-edge communications and creativity that resonates with today’s culture of YMSM, such as the popular use of mobile sexual networking apps and other online platforms to regularly find new sexual partners. TestXXX tailors strong and provocative messaging to dissociate HIV testing with fear, stigma and/or discrimination. TestXXX employs and integrates online and offline outreach strategies to ensure that YMSM sustainably access HIV prevention and treatment cascade.

2.3 ABOUT TESTBKK
TestXXX was piloted in Bangkok, named TestBKK, in 2014 with the support from LINKAGES Thailand led by FHI Thailand funded by USAID and PEPFAR. In Fiscal Year 2020, testBKK’s online outreach’s objectives range from increasing the awareness to creating the consideration, and encouraging the action relating to HIV prevention and testing.  In order to generate the awareness and consideration, testBKK’s online campaign will aim to increase the traffic of YMSM visitors to the HIV prevention and testing-related resources contained in testBKK.org website. In order to create the action (i.e., ordering prevention kit, taking the test), testBKK’s online campaign aspires to increase the traffic of YMSM visitors testBKK’s TestMeNow platform. Additionally, testBKK’s proficiency on online marketing will as well be employed to expand the reach of the HIV resources, such as on PrEP and U=U, prepared by LINKAGES Thailand’s creative agency partner.

The project is expected to achieve the following results:
1.    Increased availability of comprehensive prevention, care and treatment services, including reliable coverage across the continuum of care for MSM; and
2.    Enhanced and sustained demand for comprehensive prevention, care and treatment services;
3.    Strengthened systems for planning, monitoring, evaluation and assuring the quality of programme for MSM.

3.    ABOUT THE POSITION

The primary responsibility of the Creative Communications and Media Assistant is to assist in ensuring that organisational campaign promotions, key messaging, and publications are creatively designed, curated and produced according to the standards of the organisation. The officer will also take part in  the  internal and external communication efforts and to identify and develop online campaign activities. 

The specific scope of work of this position includes, but not limited to, the following:
1.    On a regular basis, develop advertising and marketing assets of APCOM as well as the promotional materials of the TestBKK Campaign according to the advertising and promotional standards of social media platforms;
2.    Provide support in developing, designing and finalising APCOM’s and TestBKK’s knowledge materials, publications, and other communications collaterals before distribution;
3.    Assist in creating visual products based on text-based knowledge products and other strategic evidence (i.e., static/kinetic infographic, PSA video, vox pop video, etc) 
4.    Assist in developing communication plans and campaign activities or events;
5.    Work with identified and contracted creative content service providers in conceptualization and development of creative concepts for purposes of campaigning, marketing and promoting APCOM and TestBKK and its activities;
6.    Maintain and ensure the APCOM’s and TestBKK’s branding clarity and consistency across all creative media landing and distribution points;
7.    Assist in media liaison 
8.    Assist in visual documentation of projects’ activities and events 
9.    Assisting in other duties directed by Executive Director. 
 

4.    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS 
Education: 
•    Technical Training in Computer Graphics, Publishing, Animation, Copywriting or Audio-Visual Production, IT related field.

Professional Experience  
•    Additional qualifications in web design, mobile applications will be an added advantage 
•    Minimum 1 years’ experience in the creative advertising industry / sector
•    Must have proven experience in a creative role preferably in the creative, art or advertising department or, brand services 
•    Hands-on experience in conceptual creative process including art direction, copywriting, graphic design and brand development
•    Proven experience of developing content for digital platforms
•    Excellent working knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.
•    Experience in developing content for well-known brands will be an advantage 
•    Strong digital and offline marketing and advertising skills
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills
•    Proficiency in both Thai and English (reading, writing, and speaking) 

PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION:

If you think you have the passion, skills and qualifications for this position and would like to join our team please prepare your application, by addressing each point listed in section 4 ‘Knowledge and Experience Requirements’ in the above position description/brief. You are required to state how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications relate to the position. It is recommended that you address each criteria separately in point form. You should use statements with examples that clearly demonstrate your competency in a particular area.

Applicants who fail to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for this position in their application will not be invited to attend an interview.

Please attach this application along with your CV, covering letter and proposed monthly rate and submit to the APCOM Secretariat by emailing JoinUs@apcom.org no later (please check at apcom website).

The completeness and relevance of your application will determine whether or not you are called for an interview. Where a large number of applicants meet the essential and desirable requirements, only those applicants who most strongly meet the requirements will be selected for interview. The shortlisted candidates will undergo an online written test and oral interview.

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:

Please ensure that you have attached and included the following information to ensure you application is complete.

1.    Complete application (addressing each of the points in Section 4: ‘Knowledge and Experience Requirements’)
2.    CV with 3 references
3.    Cover Letter (Please include proposed monthly salary in THB)

For questions or enquiries for the position, please contact the recruitment focal point at operations@apcom.org