Post Title: Information and Communication
Manager
Organization: United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC)
Duty Station: UCLG ASPAC Regional Office, Jakarta, Indonesia
Type of Contract: Service Contract – 2 year, with possible extension
Background
United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is one of the eight Regional Sections of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) which is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Organization: United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC)
Duty Station: UCLG ASPAC Regional Office, Jakarta, Indonesia
Type of Contract: Service Contract – 2 year, with possible extension
Background
United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is one of the eight Regional Sections of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) which is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
UCLG is the largest association of local governments in the world and the officially recognized voice of local government by the United Nations. The Asia and Pacific region is the biggest of the eight sections in UCLG with linkages to more than 7.000 local governments. It represents well over 3.76 billion people–more than half of the world population- and incorporates economically fast developing countries such as China, India and Indonesia.
UCLG ASPAC is the key knowledge management hub on local government issues in the Asia-Pacific region. It promotes democratic local government, supports cooperation between cities and their associations, and facilitates programs, networks and partnerships to develop the capacity of local governments and the associations. Moreover, UCLG ASPAC represents local governments politically within the international community, and with the United Nations and its agencies. It also promotes inclusive societies which safeguard equality, social and economic justice, and sustainable community development. UCLG ASPAC is engaged in all relevant thematic fields for nurturing sustainable development comprising poverty alleviation, climate change, decentralization, local finance and MDGs.
UCLG ASPAC is accepting expression of interests from qualified Manager: Information and Communication candidates. The Manager will be placed at the UCLG ASPAC regional office in Jakarta and provides support to the on-going operations and ensure high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Manager reports directly to the Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC.
Responsibilities
The Manager will be responsible for the following:
- Establish and maintain communication with members, partners and relevant stakeholders including international organizations, academic institutions, Local Governments and their Associations, Civil Society Organizations, and media
- Develop and implement communication strategy
- Produce promotional and public relations materials such as newsletter and brochure
- Prepare annual reports
- Develop and maintain the database and information on members, partners and donor agencies
- Maintain and further develop UCLG ASPAC website
- Regularly disseminate relevant information to members and partners
- Ensure visibility of programs, projects and activities in all uploaded/published documents
- Be responsible for special publications e.g. compilation of regional seminars, trainings, other events
- Prepare press releases for public relations activity
- Prepare reports related to communication to UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau, Council and General Assembly Meetings and to UCLG World (headquarters) as required
- Perform other duties as required from time-to-time
Special Requirements of the Assignment
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations and/or related fields
- At least three years of professional experience in public relations and/or journalistic work
- Proficiency in designing and developing public relations/media tools
- Strong communication skills (Indonesia and English)
- Excellent writing skills
- Computer software skills in all basic Microsoft word programs and publication software
- Basic IT knowledge is preferable.
- Ability to develop liaison with representatives from members, partner organizations and stakeholders and work co-operatively with other staff members
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines required
- Experience in working in an international environment, respecting different cultures and nationalities
- Considerable domestic and international travel may be required
Assignment Period
The assignment will be for a period of 2 years and will commence as soon as possible
Deadline for the Application
Candidates are expected to submit an updated CV including salary history along with the application to the Operation Management Division of UCLG ASPAC at info@uclg-aspac.org by 15 July 2013 at the latest, with subject “Communication and Information Manager”
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Remuneration UCLG ASPAC will offer a remuneration initially amounting up from IDR 62.400.000 to IDR 120.000.000 per year.
-UCLG ASPAC Operation Management Division-
The assignment will be for a period of 2 years and will commence as soon as possible
Deadline for the Application
Candidates are expected to submit an updated CV including salary history along with the application to the Operation Management Division of UCLG ASPAC at info@uclg-aspac.org by 15 July 2013 at the latest, with subject “Communication and Information Manager”
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Remuneration UCLG ASPAC will offer a remuneration initially amounting up from IDR 62.400.000 to IDR 120.000.000 per year.
-UCLG ASPAC Operation Management Division-
