Vaga Servisu - Media & Communication Coordinator, Timor-Leste - Pacific Labour Facility

Media & Communication Coordinator, Timor-Leste - Pacific Labour Facility

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Company Overview:

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Project Overview:

The Pacific Labour Facility (PLF) facilitates seasonal and longer-term work opportunities for Pacific workers in Australia. It connects Australian employers with Pacific workers under the newly introduced Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme which combines the existing Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) and Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP).

Role:

The Media and Communication Coordinator will work in partnership and be based in the Labour Sending Unit (LSU) within the National Directorate for Overseas Employment (DNEE) at SEFOPE – referred to as the Labour Sending Unit (LSU), to develop and deliver a communication strategy to maximise the exposure to PALM Scheme and build brand awareness and reputation across Timor-Leste. The Media and Communication Coordinator will provide communications and administrative support to the Timor-Leste PLF team and assist in developing communication and marketing materials.    

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

In line with the Government of Timor-Leste Circular Labour Mobility priorities, under the guidance of the Labour Sending Unit and the Director of DNEE, and with the supervision of the Engagement Manager – Pacific Labour Facility, the Media and Communication Coordinator will undertake the following duties: 

• Development of a media strategy for Labour Mobility in Timor-Leste, focusing on PALM Scheme  
•  Develop a Timor-Leste campaign targeting “Disengagement from PALM Scheme” for both Australia and Timor-Leste
• Support the LSU with their muarketing, communications and awareness programs to inform the public, communities, workers and key LM stakeholders about Circular Labour Mobility in Timor-Leste and the PALM Scheme.
• In collaboration with the operations team, manage procurement processes such as printing quotes, purchasing assets. 
• Identify good news stories and coordinate content gathering opportunities both in Australia and the Pacific. Develop content into communications products such as case studies and articles, information resources, social posts, videos, reports, and marketing materials.   
• Assist in monitoring media coverage on Pacific labour mobility: report on key themes and topics being discussed and the sentiment of online conversations, and prodce regular weekly reports to inform DNE Management
• Support the In-country PLF team to execute country-specific marketing activities, where needed, including field visits, workshops and media events. 
• Maintaining and ensuring the organizations branding clarity and consistency.
• Translation of knowledge and communication products into English and Tetun
• Develop and deliver communications that are aligned to the Gender Equity Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) strategy, acting as conduit between GEDSI and communications team activities.  
• Engage and collaborate with the broader Pacific Labour Facility team and identify opportunities to increase the impact of their activities through communication / marketing support. 
• Work with the EM and senior LSU staff to provide mentoring and capacity building initiatives to the LSU staff, coordinate activities and develop appropriate tools to support the LSU team. 
• Participate as a member of the PLF team and contribute to planning and reporting activities.
• Management of social media platforms such as DNEE Website and Facebook.  
  • Curate and create social media content, coordinating with relevant stakeholders for approval and consent.  
  • Responding to stakeholder requests for communications materials to be distributed via social channels.  
  • Coordinate social media adverts and targeting to relevant stakeholders. 
  • Community management, responding to comments and questions where appropriate. 
  • Communicating and safeguarding against potential reputational risks.  
  • Monitor and report on results – using data to provide an informed approach. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• A degree in the area of media, communications, journalism, marketing, international development or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education.  
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience in a communications, media, or marketing role. 
• Excellent writing and editing skills.  
• Experience in developing content for digital media sources. 
• Ability to multitask, be well organised and with a high attention to detail. 
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office software. 
• Personal initiative, creativity, and drive. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Tetun
• Willingness to travel domestically and to Pacific countries, if required.  

Application Requirements:

This is a Dili based role, candidates who are willing to relocate for the position must do so at their own expense. Candidates must have current unrestricted work rights or be eligible to apply for a valid visa for Timor-Leste. Salary is competitive and based on the Public Service Pay Agreements.

Applications close on 2 March 2023.

The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract to 31 December 2023 (subject to head contract extension) with possibility of further extension.

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