FFI-ACEH Programme; Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Objectives
The objective of the assignment is to manage, coordinate, monitor and implement the Communications division activities to achieve programme objectives and deliverables.

Location
Banda Aceh and travel to several field sites in Aceh.

Tasks
The Communications manager will;
• Participate as an active member of the FFI-Aceh team and contribute to the strategic development of the organisation and its activities.
• Develop an effective, creative and influential awareness strategy to influence the opinion of key stakeholders and target audience with the respect to elephant conservation in Aceh.
• Hold overall responsibility, coordinate, implement and monitor Communications programme activities including, key stakeholder meetings and workshops at district and village levels, radio talk shows, television media coverage, village awareness activities and the production of awareness materials.
• Coordinate the production and approve final draft of the FFI-Aceh’s quarterly publication, Ulu Masen.
• Develop and maintain the FFI-Aceh network, amongst key stakeholders, government representatives, other conservation NGOs and public media.
• Manage, support and provide assistance to programme staff and volunteers, in particular for Communications division, to develop the programme implementation plan in accordance with the rational and objectives of the programme.
• Coordinate, implement and monitor Cluster for Communications administrative activities including: Preparing and agreeing quarterly work plans and budget plans; and, Preparing quarterly activity reports.
• Evaluating activity terms of reference and activity budget breakdowns.
• Preparing quarterly reports of cluster activities and activity financial reports.
• Assist in the preparation of annual reports and technical memorandums.
• Conduct staff performance evaluations.

Qualifications
• Minimum S1 in Communication, Biology or related topic, but S2 would be preferred.
• Fluent in bahasa Indonesia and competent in English.
• Experience in computer software, such as MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Good experience in working with the media, TV, newspaper and radio.
• Building and maintaining relationships with environmental education newtorks in Aceh and Indonesia.
• Capable of working together with a team of several staff and ensuring that they meet project deadlines and with a high standard of work.
• Excellent presentation skills and able to clearly articulate complex issues to large and/or audiences with different levels of understanding.
• Capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Capable of working in isolated locations.

Reporting
The incumbent will report to the FFI-Aceh Technical Manager.

Salary
Competitive and negotiable

Duration
Twelve months, with possible extension to match project lifespan (and initial three month probation).

Start date
With immediate effect.

Please email: Ms Dewi Kurnia (dewi.kurnia@ ffi.or.id)