Hivos Job Vacancy: Communication Manager, Jakarta

JOB VACANCY
Hivos is a Dutch non-governmental organization guided by humanist values. It aims at structural poverty alleviation with a strong focus on civil society building and sustainable economic development. Hivos provides financial support for local NGO's, is active in networking, lobbying and exchanging knowledge and expertise. For its Southeast Asia Office in Jakarta, Hivos seeks qualified Indonesian candidates for the position of:
Title : Communication Manager
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration : One year with possibility of extension
Report to : Regional Director

Functional context The Communication Manager develops communication strategies, organizes online and offline communication activities (e.g. conferences, seminars), develops and disseminates communication materials and enables the Hivos community and its partners to communicate effectively. In a large and complex program where communication is an important aspect of implementation, the Communications Manager roles to steer a small communication team.
The Communication Manager assists the Program Development Managers and teams in the communication dimension of the programme or project; provides the communication framework to which the project performance adheres and positions according to the corporate values, identity, standards and formats and tools for internal and external profiling and positioning. He/she may take specialized communication positions varying from lobbying to designing social media activities relevant to the project.
This position combines the skills of Communication Manager and regional website editor/copywriter. As a Communication Manager, you are responsible for corporate communication and branding at a regional level. You ensure that local and regional communication activities are aligned with Hivos' corporate communication strategy, values, identity, standards and formats.
The Communication Manager also organises online and offline communication activities (e.g. conferences and seminars), develops and disseminates communication materials and enables the Hivos community and its partners to communicate effectively. Furthermore, you advise and assist projects and programmes in the development of their communication strategy and the implementation of communication activities.
The Communication Manager manage the Hivos South East Asia website and social media, write texts and develop or provide visual content (photos, Illustrations, videos and infographics) for South East Asia online media and maintain regular contact with the managing editor.

To support both aspects of the work, the Communication Manager abreast of developments in your region (new projects, programmes, funds, newsworthy information about our partners and programmes, social and political developments, etc.)
Roles and responsibilities: 1. To develop communications assessment at Hivos South East Asia and as a result develop communications objectives and plan.
2. To develop strategic outreach for the communications materials.
3. When necessary, stimulate Hivos domains (Open and Green) to publish articles on Hivos' works.
4. To lead in developing creative ways to publish and or document Hivos's works (e.g. through photos/art/pictures).
5. When necessary, to write reports and prepare documentation that is accessible (in English, support translation into Bahasa Indonesia and vice versa).
6. To share and explore best/good practices within South East Asia domains (Open and Green) and share it with other regional offices/Head Office.
7. To respond and maintain regular contact with the Hivos Head Office, especially the communication team.
8. To support communication program needs by South East Asia domains and projects.
9. To contribute towards developing an effective team and friendly environment.
10. To design, develop, implement and evaluate the overall communication and public relations strategy for selected projects, appropriate to target audiences and the message being conveyed.
11. To develop and deliver all public relations and communication materials, ensuring quality of content, production and delivery, including preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programs as well as the management of South East Asia and Iconic Island websites (development and content management) and social media accounts.
12. To compile and organize news material (information and photographs) to be exposed in the web, newsletter, social media and other media.
13. To be responsible for knowledge management by writing, documenting and disseminating know-how, experience (highlighting success stories, good practices and lessons learned) and information through various communication channels.
14. To manage good relationship with the media for story coverage (print, radio, TV), writing press releases and news updates for the media, pitch for media partners in programs, develop media report on PR/media value on program as part of donor report and mobilization of journalists for site visit.
Knowledge, experiences and competencies * Have affinity for Hivos' vision and mission and are driven by a strong motivation to contribute to real and lasting change.
* Have knowledge of and experience in the field of international development cooperation and excellent skills in the development and implementation of communication strategies.
* Know how to reach your target groups through innovative and conventional media.
* Have excellent writing and organisational skills.
* Have at least 5 years of working experience, in particular with corporate and campaigning communication, copywriting for another similar website and use of social media.
* Is very strong communicator in both English and Bahasa.
* Is innovative and flexible and you are able to work in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders and international partners.
* Have at least Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, excellent knowledge of corporate communication and branding, experience with content management systems, and preferably with image editing.
What do we offer? An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and the possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative.
How to apply? To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter to application.id@hivos.org <mailto:application.id@hivos.org> no later than Friday, 5 June 2015.
This is an opened position at national level.
Please specify the position name you are applying for ('Communication Manager') in the 'subject' line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.