Vacancy – USAID ASEAN-U.S. PROGRESS Project – Communications Specialist
Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) is the
implementing partner of the USAID-funded ASEAN-U.S. PROGRESS project. DAI seeks
to fill the position of Communications Specialist to be based in Jakarta.
USAID ASEAN-U.S.
Partnership for Good Governance, Equitable and Sustainable Development and
Security (PROGRESS)
SCOPE OF
WORK
Communications
specialist
Base of Operations: Jakarta, Indonesia
Period of Performance: March 4, 2016 – March 3, 2017
(renewable)
- 1. Background:
The
ASEAN-U.S. Partnership for Good Governance, Equitable and Sustainable
Development and Security (PROGRESS) supports ASEAN’s vision of a Southeast Asia
“living in peace, stability, and prosperity” by 1) enhancing ASEAN’s ability to
advance good governance and political-security cooperation; 2) improving ASEAN’s
capacity to promote equitable and sustainable human development; and 3)
increasing ASEAN’s institutional capacity.
- 2. Purpose:
PROGRESS’ communications function includes 1) support for
PROGRESS project communications and communications deliverables associated with
project activities (Communication Specialist), 2) support for development of
communication products that summarize the work of multiple USAID-managed
projects that provide support to ASEAN (Communications Assistant – off-site),
and c) program management and support for activities that strengthen public
outreach and youth engagement in ASEAN (Communications Specialist).
3. Objectives and Duties:
The
Communications Specialist will report to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) and
manage implementation of all project communications and deliverables. The
Communications Specialist does not have supervisory responsibilities, but is
responsible for daily coordination and communication with the program team and
management. S/he should be a team-oriented professional. Specific duties
include:
- · Serve as the focal point for all
communications activities for the project, including frequent and proactive
coordination and data gathering from PROGRESS program staff.
· Produce public relations/promotional materials
for events and project activities, including but not limited to success stories,
brochures, and other publications, facilitating distribution as
necessary.
· Support program staff
to prepare communications material for events, including but not limited to
public outreach strategies, banners, suggested Facebook and Twitter posts,
program highlights and success stories, and documentation of lessons learned for
future initiatives.
· Organize and
facilitate post event reviews in conjunction with the Monitoring and Evaluation
Team to review events and collect data and information to enhance future project
implementation.
· Responsible for
working closely with the program staff, namely the Program Managers, to ensure
photos, success stories, and other media inputs are captured for each event and
uploaded into the project management database within two weeks of activity
completion.
· As required, work
with ASEAN directly to strengthen outreach and communication activities, support
implementation of their communications strategy, and use of information
communication technologies (ICT).
· Recommend to the DCOP additional methods of
communicating program successes, raising awareness about upcoming or ongoing
activities, and overall marketing of PROGRESS to USAID and external audiences.
As required, coordinate with the Communications Assistant to develop a system to
collect content, success stories and results from eight additional USAID-ASEAN
managed projects to create; and distribute to select USG and ASEAN partners
through various communication channels.
· Assist in preparing the Public Outreach and
Communications Annual Work Plan
·
As required, assist in the drafting of program reports, including but not
limited to weekly, quarterly, and annual reports, and other project
deliverables. Additional tasks as requested by the COP or DCOP.
The Communications
Specialist will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia. S/he will report to the Deputy
Chief of Party.
4.
Preferred Qualifications:
- · 3-5 years of demonstrated experience
in communication and public outreach, with a proven track record of successful
packaging of communication materials to multiple audiences. Prior experience in
the international development field preferred.
· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
· Demonstrated experience with communication
strategy development, implementation and evaluation.
· Proven ability to conduct audience
research/segmentation, message development, and use of social and mass media to
reach multiple audiences.
·
Hands-on experience designing communication tools.
· Pro-active, team player and results
focused.
· Excellent written and
oral communication skills in English.
· Technical knowledge and interest in regional youth and
public outreach programs.
Interested applicants are invited to send a complete CV
with three references to [email protected] by February 19, 2016 at 05:00 PM Jakarta Local Time.
Applicants must indicate the position for which they are applying in the subject
line. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only short-listed
candidates will be notified.