ThaiNGO

Position: Communication Officer (Thai national only)

Closing Date: Jan 30^th 2018

Organization: Right To Play Thailand Foundation

Department/Division: Country Office

Work location: Bangkok, Thailand and field sites

BACKGROUND:

Right To Play is a global organization, using the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. Through playing sports and games, Right To Play helps over one million children learn through play to create better futures, while driving lasting social change in more than 20 countries each week. Founded in 2000 by social entrepreneur and four-time Olympic gold medalist Johann Olav Koss, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has national fundraising offices in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Regional offices are in Africa and the Middle East. Our programs are facilitated by more than 600 international staff and 14,400 local volunteer Coaches.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Communications Officer reports directly to the Country Director (CD). He/she receives guidelines from the Marketing and Communications Team at Right To Play Headquarters. The Communications Officer is responsible for managing the communication plan and activities in Thailand. He/she is expected to assist in enhancing the organization’s overall public image. The incumbent works closely with the Country Director, Program Managers and the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and compliance (35%)

Develops and implements an annual communications plan, in line with the country and regional office plan

Provides leadership for overall communications related to Right To Play in the respective country

Ensures that all communications materials and messages are in-line with project grant agreements

Conducts field visits to project sites and ensures proper dissemination of information for events and success stories

Ensures proper documentation of communications materials

Conducts ongoing review of the communications plan and communications components of country action and strategic plans to ensure compliance; identifies gap areas and recommends solutions

Ensures Right To Play promotion of various International “Days” such as Childrens’ Day, World Refugee Day are in-line with national strategy and behavioural and social goals.

Facilitates relationship building with country and community opinion leaders and celebrities including Athlete Ambassadors/Supporters to endorse and disseminate behaviour modification messages for social mobilization campaigns in region.

Ensures compliance with Right To Play brand book, Child Safeguarding policy and other policies related to communications

Communication (35%)

Develops systems for effective and efficient communications and best practice sharing within the country office

Develops a system to produce personal stories, quotes and photographs of Coaches and children in our programs; oversees photo archiving

Develops informational and promotional material on Right To Play projects

Trains country team on the value and usage of the brand

Liaises with printing and design companies, edits design when required

Oversees and approves all print proofs in the country before being printed including T-shirts and documents

Acts as a focal point on the “play-space” intranet, where applicable

Media and public relations (25%)

Develops and maintains relationships with country, and locally based media.

Closely monitors and tracks media coverage for RTP and sport for development in country.

Establishes contacts with media and writes media releases and success stories.

Conducts media development activities in country to build capacity of local media to advocate for the role of sport for development and the role sport can do in meeting development goals

Promotes partnerships across the organisation and beyond, and represents Right To Play on all relevant communications networks

Accompanies and supports visitors to the country when delegated

Works with the Country Office team to develop and implement media relations strategy for any high-profile visit to the country/region including preparing background materials and relevant packages

Performs other duties as assigned (5%)

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

Required (must have):

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or any related field.

Desired (an asset):

Graphic design, photography, and printing experience

Demonstrable experience in networking

Understanding of human rights and social change issues

Experience working in child protection

Strong MS Office and the ability to use PowerPoint

Strong in using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator

Understanding of principles of inclusion in sport and play

EXPERIENCE

Required (must have)

3 years’ experienced with I/NGO in the country of operation including media relations and developing communication plans and material:

LANGUAGES:

Excellent written and spoken English and Thai

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Excellent interpersonal and confidence using these in a cross cultural environment

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

A solid team player with respect for others

Ability to understand and motivate others

Proven ability in transferring knowledge and experience

Adaptable with the ability to deal with stress

Demonstrated professionalism and positive attitude

Effective organization skills

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package

Employment Start Date: As soon as possible

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to: thailandhr@righttoplay.com and kindly include “Communication Officer” and your name in the subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.

For more information, please visit: www.righttoplay.or.th