Coordinator, Communications & Public Diplomacy – Jakarta, Indonesia

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading global development consulting firm, our purpose is to contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development works with governments, businesses and NGOs to solve complex development challenges. Our dedicated team helps partners including DFAT, USAID and the Asian Development Bank to deliver effective and sustainable projects in more than 80 countries around the world.

• Coordinator, Communications & Public Diplomacy role with the longstanding Australia Awards program in Indonesia
• Initial 6 months, with expectation of extension for the right person
• Located in Jakarta, Indonesia with the flexibility to work from home where required

The Program

Australia Awards Indonesia (AAI) is managed by Coffey on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Australia Awards is an integral part of Australia’s development cooperation program with Indonesia and has enjoyed strong support from both governments for more than sixty years. Australia Awards addresses two key challenges: to fill a gap in the pool of individuals with the higher-level capacity to contribute to Indonesia’s development; and the need for a strong deep relationship based on mutual understanding between Australia and Indonesia.

The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Public Diplomacy, the Coordinator, Communications and Public Diplomacy, is responsible for the coordination of promotional materials for Australia Awards Scholarships and Australia Awards’ subprogram activities, and ensuring all promotional materials comply with the Australia Awards and Australia Global Alumni branding guidelines. The role will also support the broader public diplomacy program of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Indonesia.

The Person

Due to a well earned promotion, our AAI team is looking for an experienced communications coordinator with a keen eye for visual design and layout and approximately five years experience in promotions, communications, media or public relations. You will be organised, motivated and have the ability to stay abreast of the current development issues and communications trends.

• Minimum requirement of an undergraduate degree, preferably in communication, journalism, marketing, English, or a related communication field
• Proven experience in coordinating and running successful promotional events for various stakeholders
• An understanding of the Australian Higher Education Sector
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the emerging social media trends, platforms and applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage a workload involving competing deadlines
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on written and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with multiple individuals
• High-level presentation skills for one-on-one meetings and group meetings
• Good report writing skills
• High-level proficiency in spoken and written English and Indonesian
• Strong attention to detail
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills

*This program is managed by Tetra Tech International Development, on behalf of the Australian Government.*

Tetra Tech International Development has a 40-year history in successfully delivering international development projects on behalf of donors right around the world, including Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, USAID and the UK’s Department for International Development (now known as the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office). Our people work side by side with local partners to support stability, economic growth and good governance, positively changing people’s lives.

Tetra Tech International Development has robust policies and guidelines which exemplify our commitment to safeguarding and technical excellence in gender equality. Our team of dedicated GEDSI advisers work closely with our staff and partners to ensure a context-specific and consistent approach is applied to all our programmes to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalised groups.

Tetra Tech International Development is also committed to respectful workplaces and does not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment of any kind.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal opportunity employer of choice and is committed to child protection.