Communications Coordinator - Conservation International Timor-Leste

 

Conservation International, Timor-Leste

JOB VACANCY

Position Title: Communications Coordinator
Supervisor: Program Manager
Term: 12 months, fixed term
Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
 

Introduction

Conservation International's work in Timor-Leste began in 2009, followed by the establishment of our office in 2012. Our work aims to improve local food security, fight climate change, and enhance livelihoods primarily through the establishment of a functioning national protected area network. We are working directly with government and local communities to research, implement, and improve the management of protected areas on land and at sea, through national parks and no-take zones. Through a blend of science, policy, and fieldwork, we further provide innovative solutions to key environmental issues such as unsustainable fishing
practices, deforestation, and climate change.
 

Position Summary 

CI Timor-Leste program is in a state of growth and development, aiming to expand our work with government and communities in creating, developing, and supporting the Protected Area
system across marine and terrestrial habitats. This Communications Coordinator position will support the day-to-day activities of the project team in communicating the successes of each project and will be responsible for outreach communications related to both marine and terrestrial conservation projects while working in coordination with project teams.

The main responsibilities will be developing a communications plan for the Timor-Leste country program, writing media releases, writing and updating online and social media pages and websites, including CI blogs, supporting proposal writing and donor and technical reports. The job also includes back-stopping the program field team in understanding, creating, and
implementing various reports and articles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a communications plan for the country program
• Maintains internal communication channels between the region and the country program
• Communicate effort and outreach campaigns across all projects under the direction of
• Country Director, Deputy Country Manager and Project Managers
• Write and publish content for the CI website, blogs, newsletters and any other publication within CI.
• Create and manage country program social media content and accounts.
• Develop and disseminate public relations material that increases the visibility of CI among stakeholder and other organizations.
• Contribute to regular monitoring efforts and capture project successes in relation to the annual workplan.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of communications activities.
• Provide communications support to the Management team for events and high-level workshops
• Assist with other external and internal communications duties as needed.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Skills and Capabilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in public relations, communications or relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ recent work experience in communications or relevant field with an international agency or NGO.
• Prior experience developing and implementing Communication Strategies and Plans.
• Extensive experience in producing communication products and content in a variety of formats.
• Experience in managing social media platforms.
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills as well as a high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and partners in a team setting.
• Demonstrated level of working with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication in English and Tetum required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with Media outlets (TV, radio, print) in Timor-Leste preferred
• Graphic Design, photography and/or video production and editing skills high advantageous
• Knowledge and a sound level of Portuguese is an advantage.

Other Information

• This position is based in Dili with occasional field travel to project sites across TimorLeste; Flexibility to travel occasionally is needed.

CI Values 

We expect that all employees will embrace the values of our organisation.

• Passion: We are inspired by nature and cherish the diversity of life in all of its forms.
• Respect: We respect and trust each other, and we embrace our diversity of cultures, talents, and experiences.
• Integrity: We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
• Optimism: We are optimistic about the future of life on Earth and are confident that, with our partners, we will achieve unprecedented conservation results.
• Courage: We tirelessly pursue our vision, taking bold action and persevering through
• challenges.
• Teamwork: We work together, recognising that openness, collaboration and cooperation are fundamental to achieving a healthy and prosperous world for all.

Application Requirements
To apply for this position, email your 1) CV, 2) Communications Materials sample that you’ve been produced (softcopy or URL link for any online publication), and 3) Cover Letter to timorleste@conservation.org with the Position Title clearly identified in the email, before 5pm, Saturday, 25 June 2022

Please submit your application in English in PDF or Word (doc) format. Please do not include
zipped files or copies of certificates with your application.
 

Applications, which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or those that are
received after the closing date will not be considered.

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