Indonesia: Communications/Media Specialist

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Communications/Media Specialist

Description:

FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Communications/Media Specialist for the upcoming USAID/Indonesia BERSAMA Gender-based Violence Eastern Indonesia project. The purpose of this project will be to reduce gender-based violence in targeted districts in Eastern Indonesia by generating demand for more and better services to combat GBV. Illustrative activities could include capacity building of NGOs and women’s groups to better advocate for services; increasing the awareness of the problem of GBV in Eastern Indonesia, and improving the ability of CSOs and legal providers to assist victims of GBV.

The Communications/Media Specialist will provide technical oversight and assistance to the project in the areas of social and behavior change communication (SBCC), capacity strengthening, community mobilization, media engagement, and advocacy. FHI 360 anticipates that the Communications/Media Specialist will be based in Jayapura, Papua but with project-funded travel to other parts of Papua and Jakarta, Indonesia.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

• Ensures SBCC efforts are evidence-based, community-driven and in line with provisions of the award.


• Leads and contributes to the development of SBCC strategies for a variety of local audiences.
  Leads and contributes to the planning, design, and implementation of SBCC activities at the community level.


• Develops and tests materials, working with, and providing technical direction to, creative agencies.


• Designs, drafts, tests, finalizes, places, and monitors mass and other media in support of program activities.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD preferred, or its international equivalent in International Communication, Social and Behavior Change Communication; Social Marketing; Education; or Social Sciences.


• Minimum 15+ year’s relevant experience in designing and managing education campaigns and activities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a USAID or other donor-funded project A


• Solid understanding and appreciation of USAID and USAID project processes, procedures, rules and regulations.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong intercultural supervisory and team building skills and experience.


• Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.


• Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).


• Fluency in Bahasa required with strong English skills highly desired.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.