Job Brief
Public Communication Specialist
Program Background
Poverty Alleviation and Comprehensive, Inclusive and Adaptive Social Protection (PROAKTIF) is a new three-year partnership between the Government of Australia and the Government of Indonesia, to strengthen Indonesia’s social protection policies and systems. A central feature of the program is that it provides support to the Secretariat of the National Team for the Acceleration of Poverty Reduction (TNP2K), a policy think tank which provides evidence-based policy advice and coordination across a range of GoI ministries and agencies. This longstanding partnership has contributed to Australia and Indonesia’s joint goals to address poverty and inequality and reduce barriers to inclusive economic growth.
PROAKTIF has two outcomes that emphasize Australia’s intent to support and empower the TNP2K Secretariat over the next three years: 1) TNP2K makes an effective contribution to reforming and improving poverty alleviation programs in Indonesia, and 2) Enabling facility optimises TNP2K performance, including in the promotion of GEDSI and performance monitoring.
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The Role
The Public Communication Specialist (under supervision of Manager of Communication and Knowledge Management Unit) is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies that effectively convey messages to a target audience in purpose to support the communications and socialization of Government Poverty Reduction Program implemented by TNP2K and relevant ministries.
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Education and experience:
- Master’s degree in communications, management, or related fields.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Communications and Public Relations field, combined with professional background from private and public sector preferable.
- Proven track record in implementing high profile communications activities with excellent results.
- Relevant experience in developing and managing publications from concept, content development, designing, production and dissemination.
- Strong experience in writing and developing high-level publication for public sector and managing high-level publication for public sector.
- Experience in facilitating coordination among multi stakeholders, including government agencies, business community, civil society, the media, and academicians.
- Relevant experience in dealing with business community, including State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and Private Sectors (National and Multinational)
- Proven track record in implementing high profile communications activities with excellent results.
- Relevant experience in developing and managing publications from concept, content development, designing, production and dissemination.
Technical Skills:
- Good knowledge and understanding on Indonesia’s Poverty Reduction policy, programs and related issues.
- A proven record in providing prompt and quality response to client requests.
- A proven record to successfully deliver outputs on similar position.
- Proven excellent writing and presentation skills in English and Indonesian Languages.
- Ability to develop sophisticated presentation materials for strategic use.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
- Proven record of strong client relations, with ability to work in sensitive situations, challenging policy, environments, and within GoI institutions / ministries.
- Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally, share information with colleagues, clients, and management.
Teamwork Skills:
- Proven ability to work independently as well as in teams in a tight schedule;
- A strong record of working across organizational boundaries.
Time management skills:
- Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
- Can handle multiple tasks effectively and coordinate a team to meet deadlines.
- Ability to manage uncertainty and adjust to a changing work program.
- Fluent in written and spoken both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
- Willing and able to travel for work.
Remuneration
The remuneration level at which the position is engaged is Locally Engaged Staff and will be based on the successful candidates’ relevant skills and experience. This is a fixed-term position.
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A combined 1 (one) pdf file consists of your CV and a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria, Essential Experience and Knowledge, and Desirable.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 21 May 2023, 17h00 Jakarta Time.
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
