Job Title : Communication Lead

Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia (with hybrid arrangement)

Position Type : Full time; Project-based Consultant

Report to : Director of Impact & Engagement

Duration : 3 months (expected start at April – June 2026), with a possibility for extension

ABOUT KOALISI EKONOMI MEMBUMI (KEM)

Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi (KEM) is a collective movement aimed at accelerating the growth of a sustainable investment ecosystem rooted in Indonesia’s local wisdom. Through multi-sectoral, multinational, and multi-stakeholder collaboration, KEM seeks to drive transformative change that ensures the well-being of communities while safeguarding forests, peatlands, and other vital ecosystems across its supply chains.

With 29 active member organizations, KEM brings together stakeholders around a shared sustainability vision: enabling 100 jurisdictions to adopt sustainability-oriented policies, supporting 100+ businesses to operate within sustainable value chains, and unlocking USD 200 million in transactions, investments, or financing for sustainable enterprises. As KEM continues to grow as a collaborative platform connecting jurisdictions, businesses, and ecosystem partners, strong communication is essential to ensure shared narratives, coordinated engagement, and effective knowledge dissemination.

The Communication Lead will play a key role in translating insights from KEM’s programs and partnerships into accessible narratives and strategic communication products. By ensuring that KEM’s initiatives are coherently narrated, strategically communicated, and systematically documented for learning and impact, this role will contribute to strengthening member engagement, external partnerships, and the coalition’s credibility.

By aligning evidence, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement, the Communication Lead will help advance KEM’s collective mission while reinforcing its position as a collaborative platform for transformative change. This role also offers an opportunity to shape the narrative and communication ecosystem of one of Indonesia’s emerging platforms working at the intersection of sustainable economy and regenerative development.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Communication Lead will lead and strengthen KEM’s communication ecosystem by shaping strategic narratives, strengthening communication systems, and guiding coordinated engagement across the coalition. This consultant will serve as the acting Communication Lead responsible for ensuring that KEM’s initiatives, partnerships, and insights are communicated in a coherent, credible, and impactful manner.

• Working closely with the Director of Impact & Engagement, the KEM Secretariat, and the Communication Working Group, the Communication Lead will provide strategic guidance on communication priorities and narrative positioning. The role will translate programmatic insights from KEM’s collaborative initiatives into clear communication products that strengthen member engagement, external partnerships, and the coalition’s public positioning.
• The Communication Lead will also supervise the Communication Assistant and work collaboratively with KEM Working Groups and partners, including media, CSOs, and ecosystem partners, to ensure alignment between evidence, storytelling, and engagement in advancing KEM’s mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication Strategy & System Development

• Implement and refine the existing Communication Strategy. 
• Ensure the consistent application of KEM’s core narrative, positioning, key messaging, and brand identity across programs, initiatives, and communication outputs. 
• Provide strategic communication guidance to ensure outputs align with KEM’s narrative positioning, engagement priorities, and coalition-wide messaging.

Content & Publication Pipeline

• Oversee the master content calendar and supervise the production of press releases, articles, social media content, and newsletters. 
• Support the use of CRM for audience segmentation and engagement tracking.
• Identify and amplify strategic success stories from KEM’s collaborative initiatives.

Communication, Collaboration & Partnerships

• Strengthen internal communication processes across the Secretariat and Working Groups. 
• Coordinate communication alignment across KEM Working Groups and partners to ensure shared narratives and messaging consistency.
• Facilitate communication alignment sessions and support communication needs for key events, campaigns, and flagship programs.

Capacity Strengthening & Monitoring

• Support internal communication learning through workshops or clinics. 
• Document key organizational events and initiatives. 
• Support communication inputs for donor reporting in coordination with the MEL Lead. 
• Monitor communication performance and provide recommendations to strengthen communication effectiveness.

QUALIFICATION

1. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
2. At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in strategic communication, public engagement, or stakeholder communication within NGOs, development organizations, or impact-oriented sectors.
3. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communication strategies or campaigns, including narrative positioning, media engagement, and digital communication.
4. Proven experience in content development and editorial oversight, including writing, editing, and producing communication materials such as articles, newsletters, press releases, and digital content.
5. Experience working with coalitions, networks, or multi-stakeholder initiatives, with the ability to coordinate communication across diverse partners.
6. Ability to provide strategic communication guidance and ensure consistent messaging across programs, partners, and communication outputs.
7. Experience supporting communication components of program reporting or impact storytelling, ideally in collaboration with MEL or program teams.
8. Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders.
9. Familiarity with CRM tools, digital communication platforms, and audience engagement tracking is an advantage.
10. Knowledge or interest in sustainable development, climate, bioeconomy, or impact-driven initiatives is a plus.
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
12. Strong organizational skills with the ability to deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines.
13. Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic multi-stakeholder environment.

APPLICATION

Please send your application to karir@ekonomimembumi.co and cc almira@ekonomimembumi.co no later than 25 March 2026. Please use the subject line: “Job Application – Communication Lead – [Your Name]”.

For detailed information on the scope of work and requirements, please refer to: here

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submission. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.