Communications Coordinator

                                                                                         

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

As the Communications Coordinator, you will be responsible for implementing a range of internal and external communication activities for distribution to audiences in both PNG and overseas countries, primarily Australia. This will include ensuring compliance with key message and brand guidelines, to ensure that all ChildFund PNG’s communications are of a consistently high quality and reinforce the organisation’s key strategies priorities. You will be tasked with developing, implementing and delivering a communication strategy for ChildFund PNG. You will work closely with the Communications Team in Sydney to implement the ChildFund Australia content plan. You will also support other affiliates in the ChildFund Alliance.

KEY DUTIES

• Ensure that ChildFund communications positively and consistently reinforce ChildFund’s identity and key messages.

• Produce informative and publicity materials about ChildFund in various formats (e.g., brochure, briefing papers, website, video, annual report, signage, office decorations) and distribute according to agreed timelines.

• Manage medical relations and seek positive media coverage of ChildFund PNG’s projects and events through the provision of news-worthy stories on a regular basis.

• Draft press releases as required and advised by country director and/or SMT.

• Attend relevant networking events and inform other staff of networking opportunities.

• Seek areas of cooperation with relevant staff at other development organisations.

• Establish communication channels/platforms to provide useful information related to the sustainable development of Papua New Guinea and the wellbeing of children to mass media, social media, donors and sponsors.

• Work closely with supporter relations and communications and marketing departments in ChildFund’s Sydney office to ensure effective communication to sponsors, donors, medica and other audiences.

• Establish effective systems for storing communication materials (e.g., photographs, publications)

• Produce a staff newsletter for ChildFund PNG at an agreed frequency

• Manage ChildFund’s social media presence through LinkedIn, Facebook and other selected platforms.

• Manage ChildFund PNG’s communication assets and equipment.

• Ensure compliance with ChildFund’s policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary qualification in Communication or relevant discipline
• Solid experience as either a journalist or public relations officer
• Minimum of 5 years working in senior roles with an INGO or similar organisation (experience with child-focused programs or communication activities desirable)
• Experience working at the field level as well as high-level representation with national government, donors, NGO (international and national) personnel and departments; international experience in an advantage
• Use design software effectively; knowledge about the basic design tools and the initial commands to work on layouts and designs of communications materials
• Well versed with managing websites and social media activities
• Planning and managing project budgets and ensuring effective use of resources and compliance with standards

DESIRABLE

• Experience in working with NGOs in cross-cultural setting.
• Passion for development work and for better the lives of children and mothers
• Work fluently and effectively in English and Tok Pisin, especially in writing and speaking
• Knowledge of PNG’s ICT policies and requirements

SKILLS

• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills

• Understanding communications, media and related protocols

• Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, strong organisational and planning skills

• Flexible and willing to travel extensively in project areas

• Understand development in country context and child-focused development programs

Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding or sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment (SEAH) risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding and PSEAH policy and procedures, and conduct yourself consistent with those policies.

Other Information: Appointment to this position is dependent upon successful completion of criminal background and reference checks.

You can view the full position description at www.childfund.org.au/work-with-us

Housing will not be provided by ChildFund.

This position is open to Papua New Guinea nationals only.