Senior Officer – SSI Communications & Public Awareness - Partnership for Human Development (PHD)

Senior Officer – SSI Communications & Public Awareness

• Seeking a Public Relations expert to support key activities within the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion
• Locally engaged personnel, Long term contract
• Based in Dili, Timor-Leste

 

The Program

The Australia Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development (PHD) supports the Government of Timor-Leste’s Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 and reflects Australia’s commitment to work in partnership with Timor-Leste to invest in improved wellbeing for Timor-Leste’s people. PHD aims to deliver lasting impact on the program goal: ‘People in Timor-Leste are healthier, better-educated and better able to contribute to Timor-Leste’s development’. Through PHD, Australia supports the Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) to deliver higher quality and inclusive services in primary health, basic education and social protection.

Abt Associates Australia is the implementation partner for PHD, contracted since May 2016, that will continue to May 2026.

 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a long-term Senior Officer – Communications & Public Awareness to join PHD's Social Solidarity and Inclusion (SSI) team to support the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion (MSSI), particularly in their main areas of focus - the design and implementation of the mother and child cash benefit program - Jerasaun Foun and Disability Inclusion (guided by the priorities in the Disability National Action Plan 2021-2030).

 

The Senior Officer will work in partnership with MSSI’s Media Unit, PHD's SSI team and PHD’s Communications team to design, develop and deliver practical and effective media, community awareness and socialisation campaigns the key priority areas.

Joining a team of dedicated professionals and technical experts, the Senior Officer will report to the Sector Lead - SSI and be guided technically by PHD's Social Protection Policy Adviser on Jerasaun Foun issues and by PHD's Disability Adviser on Disability Inclusion issues.

 

About You

We are seeking an individual who will bring:

• Practical experience in developing and implementing communications and public awareness plans and materials for a diverse range of stakeholders  
• Knowledge of current and emerging communication mediums and experience with the application of a range of design tools (i.e Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere)
• Knowledge of Timor-Leste Social Protection System and/or experience of working with Government Institution
• Good organisational skills, capable of taking initiative and working independently
• Fluency in English and Tetum essential, with demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills

 

Further Information & How to Apply

Refer to the ‘Position Description’ link to view full details and key requirements for this opportunity. Job Details - Local site (turborecruit.com.au)

Please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role. 

For further information please email the PHD People & Culture team via people.culture@phd.tl.  Please insert the job title in the email subject heading.

We welcome and thank all applicants however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

Closing Date: Friday, 5 November 2021 (11 pm Dili Time)

 

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, gender and racial equity and disability inclusion.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. Abt Associates is deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse, or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity. 

 

About Abt Associates

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries.  For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com