[newdevjobsindo] Communications Officer

Juli 03, 2024   Comment  

Project Overview

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. government corporation established in 2004. Its mission is to provide assistance that will support sustainable and inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected developing countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry.

In December 2018, MCC's Board of Directors selected Indonesia as eligible to develop a second compact. The selection reflected the strong partnership MCC and Indonesia built during the first compact. Following signature of the Indonesia Infrastructure and Finance Compact on April 13, 2023, the entity charged with implementing the compact activities, Millennium Challenge Account-Indonesia II (MCA), is currently in the pre-implementation preparation stage, prior to "Entry-Into-Force" (EIF) of the compact agreement at which time the five-year implementation period begins.

The Indonesia Infrastructure and Finance Compact consists of three projects:

 

• The Advancing Transport and Logistics Accessibility (ATLAS) Project will work with five provincial governments – South Sumatra, North Sulawesi, Riau, Riau Islands and Bali – to improve infrastructure planning and preparation at the sub-national level, where transport and logistics are more constrained. The resulting projects will improve access to employment opportunities for Indonesians and the accessibility of transport services for women and disabled passengers.

 

• The Access to Finance for Women-owned/Micro-, Small and Medium Enterprises Project aims to increase formal lending services to MSMEs, especially those owned by women. The project will also provide business training, including digital and financial literacy trainings, and technical assistance to improve credit worthiness and investment readiness.

 

• The Financial Markets Development (FMD) Project will provide technical assistance and blended finance grants to increase the participation of private sector or commercially oriented finance in infrastructure investments. This will help the government of Indonesia to form new partnerships and unlock existing money to fund lower-risk, high-quality infrastructure projects.

Position Objective

As a member of the Communications and Outreach team at Millennium Challenge Account-Indonesia II, the Communications Officer supports the overall communications efforts by assisting in the development and dissemination of informational material, handling day-to-day communications tasks, and ensuring consistent messaging across various digital and media channels.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the Communications and Outreach Lead to ensure successful Communication Strategy implementation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Communications strategies for the program including website and social media channels.
• Support in planning and executing communications effort of MCA-Indonesia II, including events, media exposure, stakeholder outreach, and public information campaigns.
• Supporting the development of tools and press materials for the media to facilitate effective communication with the public.
• Develop materials, such as blogs, reports, newsletters, success stories, and other information, as deemed necessary per the communications strategy, gathering input from across MCA-Indonesia II as necessary, and working under the direction of the Communications and Outreach Lead.
• Organize and execute content collection trips and other internal media outreach campaigns to engage and inform MCA Indonesia's internal stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of MCA-Indonesia II and MCC branding guidelines.
• Support development and maintenance of the MCA-Indonesia II website to communicate the latest news to stakeholders and key audiences
• Support development of MCA social media channels and production of content.
• Assist with procurement operations, including helping to develop terms of reference, independent cost estimates, and technical evaluations, as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate feedback into communication strategy planning and decision-making.

Key Qualifications (Education, Experience, Technical Competencies)

1. Education, experience and technical competencies:

• Degree in any discipline with preference in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or a related field.
• At least two or more years of experience in a communications role.
• Excellent mastery of English and Bahasa Indonesia
• Excellent writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills.
• Experience in using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and video post-production software (adobe premiere pro etc.) is a plus.
• Other desired qualifications:

o  Experience in creating and managing content across multiple communication platforms, including print, web, and social media.

o  Ability to effectively coordinate and participate in public relations events and media interactions, ensuring accurate and effective representation of the organization's interests.

o  Experience in digital analytics, capable of interpreting data to evaluate the success of communication strategies and adjust tactics accordingly.

2. Personal attributes and competencies:

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational skills with a knack for meticulous planning and execution of complex communication campaigns and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, enhancing communication flow and engagement.

Please note this will be a full-time position for a base period of 12 months with duty station in Jakarta.

Attractive and competitive monthly service fee for successful applicants shall be offered to the best selected candidates. This recruitment respects diversity, equity and inclusiveness. Highly qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please submit your application letter, which should discuss how you meet the aforementioned position requirements, emphasizing relevant skills and experiences, as well as why you are interested in working with MCA-Indonesia II and comprehensive resume as attachments to hr.recruitment@mca-indonesia-2.go.id and cc to recruitment.mcai@gmail.com by 12 July 2024, with subject line Communications Officer.

Please name your file as follow format:

Your Complete Name_Application Letter and Your Complete Name_CV.

Given the volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

More Information

•  Salary Offer  Rp15.144.545 - Rp20.445.136