Organization: United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC)
Duty Station: UCLG ASPAC Regional Office, Jakarta, Indonesia
Type of Contract: Service Contract– 1 year, with possibility of 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) and based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
UCLG is the largest local government organization 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.
UCLG ASPAC will implement the European Commission funded Project “Partnership for Democratic Local Governance in Southeast-Asia” in close co-operation with Konrad-Adenauer- Foundation (KAS), LOGODEF, The Thai Environmental Institute (TEI) and various Local Government Associations. The project activities are carried out for a period of 30 months in five countries in South-East-Asia: Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam. The overall objective is the improvement of living conditions of disadvantaged groups in South-East-Asia through increased participation of people in local planning and decision making.
More specifically, it is aimed to set up a sustainable network of Las, LGAs, NGOs and Academic Institutions for the promotion of best practice exchange in democratic local governance in SEA which contributes to the improved knowledge, attitude and practice of the LGAs in this field of services for their members.
The Communication Manager who will be placed at the UCLG ASPAC regional office in Jakarta will closely work with the Project Manager (based in the Philippines) and the National Coordinator (based in Jakarta) on
day-to-day basis and in close collaboration with project partners and stakeholders ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work delivery.
Responsibilities
The Communication Manager will be responsible for the following:
- Establish and maintain communication with project partners and relevant stakeholders incl. LGAs, municipalities, academic institutions, CSOs, decision makers and media
- Maintain and update the project website via a content-management system
- Support in publishing contents for stakeholders as well as team members
- Write introductory parts to publications
- Proofreading of documents which should be uploaded
- Produce regular PR materials (newsletter, brochure, fact sheet, etc.)
- Prepare press releases for public relations activity
- Ensure appropriate documentation of project activities
- Ensure project visibility in all uploaded documents
- Perform other duties as required from time-to-time
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or related field
- At least five years of professional experience in public relations and/or journalistic work
- Proficiency in designing and developing PR/media tools
- Strong communication skills (Indonesia and English)
- Excellent journalistic writing skills
- Computer software skills in all basic Microsoft word programs and publication software
- Ability to develop liaison with senior representatives from partner organizations and stakeholders and work co-operatively
- 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
The assignment will be for up to 27 months and will commence in June 2010.
Candidates are expected to submit an updated CV along with the application at aspac_webcom@yahoo.co.id until 15th of May 2010 at the latest.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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