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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.

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting local applicants for the position of Communications Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Thailand Counter Trafficking in Persons (TCTIP) project. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

Position Description

 POSITION TITLE:                               Communications Specialist, Thailand Counter Trafficking in Persons (TCTIP)

LOCATION:                                         Bangkok, Thailand

DEPARTMENT:                                    Civil Society & Education

REPORTS TO:                                      Chief of Party

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Communications Specialist will lead project’s external communication strategy and enhance capacity of key stakeholders in developing and using traditional and social media communication methods to reach target groups with tailored messages.

ESSENTIAL REPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and implementation of project’s Communications plan;
• In collaboration with other staff, partners and survivors, design, test and disseminate communications materials for different types of audiences, including at-risk groups, survivors, and other stakeholders;
• Establish and maintain relationships with media at all levels;
• Ensure that TCTIP strategies deploy innovative information technology and other solutions to reach targeted audiences;
• Lead the implementation of TCTIP branding and marking plan in collaboration with USAID, government and other key stakeholders.
• Liaise with Winrock’s Home Office Communications team as well as the regional, Winrock-implemented USAID Asia CTIP program to implement the communications strategy in a coordinated way;
• Contribute to implementation of the project’s Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) approach, as needed;
• Assist in preparing technical reports, quarterly and annual reports, newsletters, press-release and updates for the donor.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:           Degree in communications, international development, behavioral economics, or related field

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, behavioral change campaigns or marketing.

• Demonstrated expertise in developing communications plans, materials, and methods, including monitoring the impact of these on target audiences.

Skills/Knowledge:            

• Knowledge or understanding of socio-economic, and political context around human trafficking in Thailand.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Thai languages required.
• Proven ability to create high quality communication materials in both print and web.
• Demonstrated experience managing and executing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, and conflict management skills.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Editor, Movie Maker and Powerpoint, and /or other design software.

SALARY:

The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Thailand CTIP Communications Specialist in the subject line to winrockctip@winrock.org by April 20, 2017. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP prior to deadline as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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

Women, people with disabilities and those belonging to discriminated groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

All employees should adhere to USAID and Winrock International’s code of ethics, and specifically child safeguarding and trafficking in persons provisions covered in the project agreement.