Introduction

The Global Water Partnership Southeast Asia (GWP-SEA) is a regional network focused on promoting Integrated Water Resources Management, building partnerships, and enhancing water security in Southeast Asia. The GWP-SEA Secretariat, hosted by PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero), coordinates regional programmes, communication, administration, and knowledge management.

GWP-SEA is hiring a Communication and Outreach Officer (COO) to improve visibility, partner engagement, and communications in the region. This role focuses on raising public awareness, building relations, and promoting GWP-SEA activities in alignment to the GWPO’s communication strategy.

The Communication and Outreach Officer (COO) at GWP-SEA acts as the main contact for all communications, both internal and external. The COO is responsible for conveying GWP-SEA’s mission and achievements to varied audiences, including designed activities that aligns with organisational goals.

Objective of the Position

The Communication and Outreach Officer aim to:

• Increase visibility for GWP-SEA and partners.
• Boost engagement with media, stakeholders, and the public in line with GWPO branding.
• Assist outreach for events, campaigns, and regional programs.

Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator (RC), the COO will undertake the following tasks:

Coordination

• Coordinate with the RC to ensure communication pathways in coordination with GWPO’s global direction.
• Liaise regularly with the GWPO Communications Team to ensure consistency with branding, messaging, and policy.

Information Exchange & Knowledge Sharing

• Facilitate information exchange across the region by facilitating online events, including webinars.

Social Media Management

• Manage and update GWP-SEA’s social media channels (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook).
• Develop content and engagements that highlight regional initiatives, including drafting and editing posts, articles, and messages.

Event Communication Support

• Support design, production, and dissemination of communication materials for regional events, meetings, and regional-related activities.
• Coordinate photography, media coverage, and post-event reporting.

Monitoring, Reporting & Quality Assurance

• Prepare periodic monitoring reports for GWPO Communications.
• Provide regular updates to the RC on communication activities and strategic issues.

Expected Outputs

• Information exchange across the region by facilitating online events, including webinars.
• Regular updated content on GWP-SEA website and social media.
• Press releases, articles, and communication materials for events and campaigns.

Reporting & Coordination

The COO will report directly to the Regional Coordinator (RC) and coordinate closely with:

• RC and GWPO Head of Communications.
• Related partners in the region
• Outsourced communication service providers.

Progress will be monitored through regular coordination meetings, content reviews, and periodic reporting.

Working Arrangement

• This position is part-time, equivalent to 20 working hours per week.
• Work-from-home (remote working) arrangements apply.
• Entitled to public holidays and proportional days of annual leave.

Duration of Assignment

The contract is valid from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension based on performance and regional needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, media engagement, digital content creation, and stakeholder outreach.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, webinars, and digital social medias.
• Good writing and editing skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia proficiency required.
• Familiarity with water governance, water resources management, development issues, or environmental communication is an advantage.
• Adaptive to work in multicultural environments and with regional or international organisations.
• We welcome applications from early-career professionals, including fresh graduates and up to 2–3 years of relevant experience in environmental management, water resources, sustainability, or related fields.
• Candidates with strong motivation, creative thinking, and a collaborative mindset are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

A monthly compensation of €300–€350 will be provided, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

• Read the Detail TOR prior your submission: 202512-tor-communication-outreach-officer-gwpsea-secretariat_final.pdf
• Applications must be submitted in English and only via email to secretariat@gwpsea.org with the subject line: “Communication & Outreach Officer – Your Name”.
• Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 17:00 WIB (Jakarta time) on 28 December 2025.
• This call is open to individuals residing in the Southeast Asia region, holding nationality from one of the Southeast Asian countries listed above.
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.