Rikolto Indonesia (formerly VECO Indonesia), the regional branch of the international NGO Rikolto, committed to the development of a
sustainable agricultural value chain and food system, is now recruiting an Indonesian National for the position of:
COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
Based in Denpasar, Bali
Position Overview
The Communication
Coordinator (CC) is responsible for the
development and implementation of Rikolto in Indonesia’s
communication strategy. Specifically, she/he will contribute to the planning,
coordination and development of the organization’s communication and promotion materials. She/he plays a pro-active role in Rikolto`s International
Communication Team; include possible engagement
in one of international cluster.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- The CC develops and implements the communication strategy of Rikolto in Indonesia to support the program’s goal. She/he will work closely with Rikolto team members, client and other stake holders as required at the appropriate local, national and international levels.
- The CC is responsible for the production, copy-editing, proofreading and translation (Bahasa Indonesia <-> English) of all promotional and informative communication materials of Rikolto in Indonesia such as social media posts (on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), website-articles, videos, brochures, press-releases and the magazine. The content of these materials is in line with Rikolto’s communications vision, is based upon internal and external information, collected by her- or himself and/or provided by other staff members, and through field visits or participation in events.
- The CC is able to make a production planning and work with external parties for certain specific communication tasks (eg. design or video making).
- Regarding communication materials prepared together with other staff members, the CC to ensure the materials are met the requirements of the target audience, the contents is in line with Rikolto’s communication vision, and rewrite if needed, correct typos, spelling mistakes, poor layout (including pictures and graphs) and proofreading.
- The CC is also responsible for the production of other promotional materials such as calendars, stickers and pens (gadgets), and is requested to look for innovative, sustainable and affordable alternatives for the current range of gadgets.
- The CC draws up the annual work plan and its budget to ensure that all communication-related activities are well planned and budgeted according to the communication strategy.
- The CC will look for the creative translation of programme content for the appropriate communication channels (digital and print). She/he will have a strong focus on meeting an excellent standard regarding language (in English and Bahasa Indonesia), content, design and PR-value. She/he will ensure that all communication materials and reports are clear, consistent, complete and credible and that text is well written, accessible and grammatically correct. She/he will contribute to the delivery of the finalised communication materials and reports within the internally or externally set deadlines.
- The CC develops and maintains a close relation with relevant media at all levels (journalists, ...). This includes the development and update of a media contact database. The CC checks the media (Kompas, The Jakarta Post, ...) on a daily basis and sends out a weekly press overview to all staff with articles related to the work of Rikolto in Indonesia.
- The CC is part of the Rikolto International Communication Team and will contribute pro-actively to its activities and goals. The CC may be part of a Rikolto international commodity- or concept-based cluster and take up the international communication tasks.
- The CC may have to perform suitable tasks outside the strict responsibilities as described above, on an ad-hoc basis and after thorough consultation.
Required Competences:
- Having skills in writing, editing, and proof reading documents for publication, drafting articles and press releases, best manage for a website and having proficiency in English (written and spoken).
- Between 3 – 5 year year`s experience in a similar position (or equivalent);
- Degree in Communication, Media, Journalism, Political Sciences, Rural Development, English and/or Indonesian Language or Literature (or equivalent);
- Ability to search and collecting information and writing skills
- Is interested and curious, sees communication opportunities (chances for a good story, journalistic skills)
- Creative to turn Rikolto’s programme activities and achievements into attractive content that meets the expectations of our multiple stakeholders
- Attention to details, a consistent content and style;
- Attention to drafting and executing the planning properly and to meeting the imposed deadlines;
- Excellent knowledge of the regular Microsoft Office applications and basic knowledge of graphic design / video editing software (enough to brief freelancers)
- Knowledge of web content management system is an asset;
- A pleasant, flexible and motivating attitude while maintaining excellent professional communication, representational and networking skills towards colleagues and external stakeholders;
- Experience or interest in working in a multicultural and diverse environment;
- Affinity with sustainable, human and environmentally friendly practices, in particular in agricultural and food value chains.
- Facilitating skills to supporting programme colleagues in their digital branding and improve their writing skills
To maintain a good gender balance in our team, we especially encourage female candidates to apply.
Please submit by e-mail your letter of
interent, recent CV with minimum salary expectation , by the
latest on Thursday, 20th
September 2019 to recruitment.id@rikolto.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
