Communication Consultant

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Communication Consultant

Duties:
Under the direction of the Strategic Communications Manager, and working with the GoI and Media Relations Lead and the Communications and Public Diplomacy Adviser, the Communications Officer will:

1. Support the communications team to effectively implement the Communications and Public Diplomacy strategy, the digital strategy and media strategy.
2. Support the development and implementation of engaging communication plans, a stakeholder and channel mapping process, and tight key messaging to capture the attention of target audiences.
3. Draft and edit, and assist in drafting and editing, a wide range of communications and advocacy materials including articles, press releases, human interest stories, videos, infographics, talking points, briefing notes, social media content amongst others. Proactively identify content opportunities across INOVASI’s program and opportunities to plan and co-create content with stakeholders to support the sustainability of the program and support DFAT public diplomacy activities
4. Coordinate social media content production across INOVASI’s platforms (Facebook and YouTube, others TBC) and identify strong social media posts for DFAT channels.
5. Provide support in managing INOVASI website content, quality assurance of documents and data, and any troubleshooting with the Strategic Communications Manager.
6. Support the development of advocacy campaigns by sharing insights of the digital landscape in Indonesia and helping to realise creative ideas which inform and educate the public on specific issues, identify solutions and influence societal attitudes, behaviours, and beliefs.
7. Working with the GoI Relations and Media Lead, support INOVASI’s partners in government and non-government organisations to develop and/or implement communications that build awareness and public engagement and support for issues of joint importance.
8. Under direction of the Strategic Communications Manager, lead and manage production or implementation of Communications products or activities, including but not limited to, film production, podcast, book productions, occasional events, reports, etc. Maintain a content and events calendar.
9. Support key INOVASI national and subnational events, initiatives and campaigns, and support communications meetings with MoPSE, MoRA, DFAT and other key partners.
10. Effectively liaise with and manage external resources under guidance of the Strategic Communications Manager, including but not limited to monitoring the usage of workdays of, verify invoices and supporting documents of graphic designers, translators, copy editors, and resource persons for approval.
11. Support monitoring and evaluation initiatives as developed with the Performance and Learning team, to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of INOVASI communications products.
12. Organize data, information, and documents transfer to the Government of Indonesia (GOI) repository or website.
13. Other duties as may reasonably be required by the Strategic Communications Manager consistent with the incumbent’s qualifications and experience.

Qualifications and Experience:
The Communications Officer will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• High-level skills in written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia are required.
• Degree in the fields of Communication and Media, Public Relations, Social Science, Development Studies, or related subjects.
• Significant, relevant work experience in the communications and media and/or education advocacy and promotions.
• Experience in working with Indonesian government agencies, local governments and other stakeholders such as non-government organisations and universities.
• Experience of managing social media platforms, digital channels and social media campaigns, and monitoring and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Excellent communication skills in writing, editing, verbal communication, liaison, and interpersonally, with a detail for quality and consistency.
• Experience briefing and working with graphic designers, editors, photographers and videographers in the production of key communications products, and sound knowledge of brand.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, flexible and responsible.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities.
• Knowledge of the Indonesian education system, including recent education reforms.