Marketing and Communications Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum, launched in 2018 to address SDG 14, aims to advance the conservation and sustainable utilization of oceans, seas, and marine resources. Recognized as pivotal for combating climate change and fostering social and economic sustainability, the Forum welcomes participation from all island and archipelagic nations, irrespective of their size or developmental status. By fostering collaboration between developed and developing countries, it taps into diverse expertise and resources, filling a previous gap in global platforms.

Moreover, the Forum targets challenges like sustainable ocean resource management, climate resilience, pollution control, emergency response, and fisheries sustainability. Through research, entrepreneurship support, and international collaboration initiatives, it seeks to expedite sustainable development and bolster resilience against shocks. Key objectives include strengthening commitments to collaborative action, cultivating partnerships across sectors, advocating integrated maritime governance, and complementing existing efforts.

Presently, the AIS Forum Project is recruiting a Marketing and Communications Officer (UNV Youth) to spearhead communication, marketing, and media efforts aligned with the Forum's objectives. The appointed officer will provide comprehensive support to AIS Forum's marketing, communications, and strategic endeavours, facilitating stakeholder engagement and resource mobilization. Operating under AIS through UNDP Indonesia, the officer will ensure seamless coordination of outputs and engagement with key stakeholders such as governments, universities, civil society organizations, and private sectors.

Under the direct supervision of National Project Coordinator of AIS Forum, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1. Provide support to the team and work closely with UNDP Communications to develop and ensure compliance of specific documentation (e.g. drafting and editing social me-dia posts, monthly newsletter, publication copies, articles etc.), as required. 2. Assist the team to develop and execute an adequate and integral marketing plan. 3. Assist the team to develop and execute an adequate and integral communication plan for internal and external communication. 4. Assist the team in preparing project events related with promotional and awareness raising (training, webinar, etc). 5. Assist the team in managing website and the operation of digital materials contained in G-Suites. 6. Assist the team in project implementation related to Entrepreneur/BlueHub and Re-search and Development for internal and external communication substances. 7. Collecting and compiling significant information and evident from project implementa-tion processes and results as main sources for developing communication materials. 8. Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials and sheer results and findings. 9. Providing support to conduct media tracking, to collect and cluster news and/or arti-cles related to the project from printed and electronic media to be used as a media coverage and supplement for the project report.

☐ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☐ Building Trust ☐ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☐ Empowering Others ☐ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☐ Judgement and Decision-making ☐ Knowledge Sharing ☐ Leadership ☐ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☐ Self-Management ☐ Technological Awareness ☐ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

marketing and communications areas.

Demonstrated interest and/or experience in marketing and communications areas. • At least one (1) year relevant professional experience of working on development initiatives and project/programme management with focus on communication and marketing areas. • Experience working with UNDP Indonesia is strongly desired. • Content writing experience for all media platforms: editorial, content writing and re-search experience focused on UN-thematic areas, published body of work including press releases, articles, blogs, infographics, newsletters. • Proven social media and social networking expertise. • Experience with digital and online communications, including content creation and management of social media, websites, and online platform management. • Proficiency in developing and executing the marketing and communications strategies including drafting and compelling content for various platforms such as social media, newsletters, articles and publications. • Excellent communication skills written and spoken command of the English and Indonesian language, including the ability to talk with ease and to draft clear, concise, high-quality documents both in English and Indonesian language. • Strong capacity to develop strategic approaches to achieve. • Strong motivation & ability to work & deliver under short and tight deadlines. • Focuses on impact & result for the client & responds positively to critical feedback. • Able to work both in team and independently with little or no supervision.

This position will be based in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia where there are many options for transportation, accommodation, and food. The candidate can easily access medical facilities, banking facilities, market, communications, water, and electricity.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.