Post Title : Information and Communication Manager
Organization : United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific
(UCLG ASPAC)
Duty Station : Secretariat UCLG ASPAC, 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, donor agencies, academic institutions, Local Governments and their Associations, Civil Society Organizations, and media.
- Conduct marketing for communication products.
- Develop and implement communication strategy.
- Produce promotional and public relations materials.
- Assemble annual report.
- 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, partners and donor agencies.
- 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.
- Develop and maintain internal networks to identify and document success stories.
- Generate monthly highlights and quarterly program newsletters.
- Develop and maintain digital photo library.
- Manage projects’ public event such as openings, press conference and forums, produce and draft press releases.
- Serves as a Public Relation for UCLG ASPAC and connects with the media (local and international).
- Prepare Branding Implementation Plan.
- Prepare reports related to communication to UCLG ASPAC Executive Bureau, Council and General Assembly Meetings and to UCLG World (headquarters) as required.
- Provide a timely response to incoming enquiries from local, national, and international media.
- Maintain responsibility for developing strong news, stories which bring together organization’s programme and profile.
- Perform other duties as required from time-to-time as requested by the Secretary General.
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. It is extended.
Deadline for the
Application
Candidates
are expected to submit an updated CV including salary history along with the
application to the Human Resource
Division of UCLG ASPAC at info@uclg-aspac.org by
27 February
2014
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 Human
Resources
Division
