Vacancy Announcement
e-MITRA
e-MITRA is looking for a:
Communications
Consultant
The Global Broadband and
Innovations Program (GBI) is an alliance between the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) and NetHope dedicated to advancing the deployment and use
of broadband communications networks, including enhanced mobile networks. GBI
works to leverage the extension of such networks for delivery of
network-enabled support across USAID’s development portfolio, including Mobile
Financial Services (MFS). As part of GBI’s work, NetHope has been selected to
staff and manage an MFS implementation Unit, e-MITRA, in Indonesia to help
support further development of a robust MFS ecosystem. The program is designed
to assist in the development of strategies that lead to the growth and scale of
MFS platforms in Indonesia, provide concrete tools to create MFS strategies
and, ultimately, help drive momentum for private sector offerings of
economically viable MFS products. e-MITRA implements work streams in technical
assistance, advisory services, partnership brokering, market research and
market awareness (e.g. workshops, social media, etc.)
e-MITRA
is looking for a part-time communications consultant to help with their
communications activities and materials. The position to be based in Jakarta is
available immediately for an eight month contract, with the possibility of
renewal.
Position
Summary:
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The part-time Communications Consultant is responsible for preparing
communications material for both traditional and social media, repurposing
and formatting content for different outlets, coordinating publication of
materials, translating materials (between English and Bahasa Indonesia) and
disseminating content via a variety of outlets.
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Position Duration:
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The part-time consultant position is available
immediately. Current contract period through September 2014, with possibility
for renewal. The e-MITRA project currently is projected to end June 2015.
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Location:
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Jakarta, Indonesia
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Supervisor :
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e-MITRA Chief of Party
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Essential Consultant Functions:
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Specific responsibilities include,
but are not limited to the following:
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Research,
write, edit and proofread a broad range of print, audio-visual, interactive,
web-based outreach and other support materials related to e-MITRA’s work and
also the MFS sector
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Produce
a bi-monthly e-MITRA newsletter based on project activities.
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Collaborate
on the writing, design, formatting and production of print, audio-visual
(both photographic as well as short project-oriented full-motion videos),
presentation and web-based products.
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Liaise
with the e-MITRA project team to help design, create and maintain project
website, including social media outreach.
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Translate
documents and publications (e.g. news articles, reports, etc.) from Bahasa
Indonesia to English and from English to Bahasa Indonesia
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Convert
print products into online products, post and make available through various
web outlets.
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Assist
with planning and implementing seminars, workshops and events.
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Develop and maintain knowledge database to track press and
publications of MFS in Indonesia.
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Manage creation of a program video
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Create a photo depository (get releases etc.)
And all other duties assigned as
necessary.
The above statements are intended
to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people
assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a
job.
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Education:
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Bachelor of Arts degree in one of
the following or related fields: Communications, English, International
Communications, International Development, International Relations,
Journalism or equivalent job-related combination of education and work
experience.
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Experience:
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5 or more years of relevant
experience required.
Specific Knowledge Requirements:
Knowledge of mobile technology and other communications technologies preferred.
Five (5) years relevant work
experience in a position that regularly required the applicant to write for
an external audience (5 samples of work required).
Experience with both traditional
and social media.
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Special Requirements:
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Excellent oral and written
communication skills.
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Skills:
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Superior organizational skills and
acute attention to detail.
Ability to communicate verbally
and in writing in a succinct, clear and persuasive manner.
Ability to learn and apply new
skills, knowledge and information easily with routine training.
Ability to translate from Bahasa
Indonesia to English and vice versa proficiently (written and verbal).
Ability to work in a small office,
telecommute and interface with a global team based in Jakarta and the U.S..
Proficiency using Microsoft Office
applications (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel), social media tools and
meta-tools (such as Wordpress.com, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TweetDeck,
and HootSuite) and social media metric tools (such as Radian6, TweetReach,
TweetLevel, TwitterSearch), webinar platforms (such as AdobeConnect or WebEx)
and e-mail.
Demonstrated ability to work
independently and as a team member, prioritize and competently manage a
variety of activities with multiple deadlines; motivation and willingness to
take initiative and full responsibility for selected activities.
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Additional Information:
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Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment To Be Used:
Consultant must provide his or her own computer and communications equipment.
Part-Time Work:
Consultant should be available a few hours per day for assignments. Consultant can work in a ‘family-friendly’ environment while children are in school.
Travel and Geography:
Local travel is a possibility. |
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How to Apply :
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If you believe you are the consultant candidate
we are looking for please submit your CV/Resume to:
Afandy.Djauhari@Nethope.org and stated: Part
Time Communication Consultant on the subject of your email.
Latest date for application will be on 7 February 2014 Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. |
We
do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.
