AUSTRALIA INDONESIA PARTNERSHIP FOR MATERNAL & NEONATAL HEALTH
COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SPECIALIST
- Based in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara
- Fixed term contract until the duration of the activity
Coffey international Development in cooperation with the Nossal Institute for Global Health and GTZ International Services is managing the AusAID funded Australia Indonesia Partnership for Maternal and Neonatal Health Program which is an initiative to assist the Indonesian government to implement the National Making Pregnancy Safer Strategies in selected provinces and districts and improving public administration in the health sector.
We are currently seeking a Communication & Public Diplomacy Specialist for the Partnership based in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing technical advice and support to the Partnership Communication Theme, and develop and implement the Public Diplomacy Plan (covering both communication/visibility) for the AIPMNH.
To be successful for this position, you should hold a post graduate qualification in communications, public relations, media studies, journalism or international development or undergraduate qualifications with appropriate work experience in the communications/public diplomacy field.
You will have significant experience working donor-funded projects in Communications, Advocacy and Media or Public Relations as well as acknowledge and understanding of health care systems and delivery and Improving population health in a low income/developing country settings. The ideal candidate will have a track record in working effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds and excellent interpersonal communication and report writing skills. Proficiency in both written and spoken English, demonstrated ability to engage with and build relationships with government agencies as well as understanding of cross-cutting issues are requirements for success in this position.
To find out more about this role, or apply directly, a job description and an online application form for this position is available via our website at www.careers.coffey.com or from Evy Suryanti at Evy_Suryanti@coffey.com or Trisha Sawford at Trisha_Sawford@coffey.com Interested applicants must submit the completed application form quoting relevant reference number COFF-1626 with a copy of their CV.
Application close by 5pm on 12 February 2011.