Communication and Media Programme Officer

Employment Duration

• Start date: 1 January 2023
• 2-year contract with possibility of renewal (subject to a satisfactory performance assessment during the three-month probation period and availability of funds)

Salary & Benefits

• A competitive salary in local currency from USD 30,030 gross per annum
• Health Insurance

Job Description

• Reporting directly to the Communication and Media Programme Manager, the Communication and Media Programme Officer shall:
• Work together with the Communications & Media Programme Manager to develop a communication strategy that supports FORUM-ASIA’s five-year organisational (2023-2027) strategy, including a refresh of the organisation’s branding; systems, tools, means and platforms for public communications.
• Assist in the implementation of FORUM-ASIA communication and media strategies, including FORUM-ASIA advocacy activities, campaigns, and public events – for focus countries and themes.
• Drafting and editing FORUM-ASIA statements/press releases, Op-Eds, letters, reports, publications, social media posts including drafting compelling calls to action.
• Assist FORUM-ASIA programmes in external FORUM-ASIA communication efforts, such as publications, press-releases, audio-visual materials, and social media content through creating project specific communications strategies based on issues/countries and calls for action.
• Assist in on-going updating of FORUM-ASIA website, social media channels and e-newsletter,
• Assist in planning, designing and implementation of public campaigns, including development of advocacy materials, through curated communications materials (graphic design knowledge is an added advantage).
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the Programme Manager.