Main Purpose of Job:
You will lead on media and communications strategy for Official Development Assistance (ODA) programmes in Indonesia as part of the Media and Communications team. You will need to produce and disseminate press products and social media content that will appeal to our target audiences and deliver key messages. You will develop the audiences of our ODA programmes to ensure they match the objectives of our communications campaigns. You will be providing advice across the embassy on how to communicate and outreach to the right target audience for all ODA programmes (and some non-ODA) including building relationship with relevant stakeholders i.e., media, opinion formers, government departments, CSOs and international institutions. You will also help the wider media and communications team deliver a range of exciting media and public diplomacy events.
What will the Job Holder be Expected to Do:
- Leading the design of British Embassy Jakarta's ODA media and communications strategy, identifying clear objectives and prioritising in how to achieve them.
- Promoting programme visibility through digital communications channels by developing relevant and interesting content including photos and footage.
- Monitor and analyse Indonesian media coverage of UK ODA issues, with reporting showing real added value which can be harnessed in the elaboration of key messages, the communications strategy, and policy work at the Embassy and in London.
- Managing communications and public diplomacy events for ODA and non-ODA programmes.
- Translating press products and ensure wide distribution to the right target audience.
- Establishing relations with external stakeholders including senior editors of specific media outlets for ODA programmes.
- Internal comms to promote ODA work within FCDO and corporate comms messages.
- Managing internal comms to promote ODA work within FCDO.
- Managing internal comms for Indonesia network corporate messaging.
- Partner and build relationships with programme communications teams to develop and improve programme comms strategies.
- Contribute to strategic comms planning for British Embassy Jakarta and Indonesian network.
- Contribute to wider Media and Communications team and embassy duties and deliverables on comms, including visits, crisis, corporate events, etc.
- Bachelor's degree from recognisable university.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as comms officer/public relations.
- Excellent communications skills both written and verbal.
- Skills in handling project/programme communications campaigns.
- In-depth understanding of multi-channel communications.
- Experience of producing a range of press materials i.e., press releases, briefing, talking points, social media content.
- Language: English / Bahasa Indonesia
- Level of language required: Fluent (written and spoken)
- Event Organising
- Translation/Interpreting
- Experience with NGO/other development organisations
Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year
26 December 2022
Grade
Executive Officer (EO)
Type of Position
Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week
39.5
Region
Asia Pacific
Country/Territory
Indonesia
Location (City)
Jakarta
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Salary Currency
IDR
Salary
15,389,102
Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
28 February 2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment
The British Embassy/Consulate offers a competitive remuneration package including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year
- Medical benefit (medical insurance)
- Access to extensive learning and development opportunities
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. In relation to this, the successful candidate will need to arrange for his/her own Police Certificate.
The British Embassy Jakarta encourages all staff to develop their capabilities, through both formal training (courses) and informal opportunities (job-shadowing, coaching, on-the-job training etc). The majority of our formal learning and development opportunities are drawn from FCO resources. All staff are encouraged to share their skills and experience with colleagues, through informal training or coaching/mentoring.
Learning & Development Opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
Interesting and unique learning & development opportunities are available throughout British Embassy and our global network. You will have the opportunity to attend international comms training, take part in job shadowing and attend other relevant training.
Additional information
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
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