Communications Officer URS International Development

Job Description

Exciting opportunity in Indonesia

Communications Officer – Education Partnership Outreach Services

Full time position, based in Jakarta with travel in Indonesia as required

URS is the managing contractor of the Education Partnership Outreach Services (EPOS), providing project management and technical support.  The objective of EPOS is to deliver a public diplomacy and outreach program that will ensure Australia’s profile as a partner supporting Indonesia’s education development goals are both visible and recognised.

We are seeking expressions of interest from Communications Officers who can support the implementation of the Education Partnership (EP) Public Diplomacy Strategy. The candidate will have to demonstrate experience in organising and managing events for different target audiences, document management (media articles, photos, factsheets etc.), website management and content development experience. The candidate must have excellent written and spoken English, including drafting media and promotional materials, good interpersonal and communications skills, demonstrated ability to work in a small team and provide sound judgement and problem solving skills. You will have a degree in communications, public relations or journalism.

In addition, you will have the following experience:

-          Experience with an international donor organisation

-          Experience in developing social media campaigns

-          Desktop publishing experience

-          Photography or video production experience

-          Experience in conducting research and/or interviews

-          Understanding of the education sector

To apply, please visit our website at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=URSAUS&cws=1&rid=593 or enter the job code 593

Your application will need to include:

A cover letter and signed CV which addresses the position criteria, including a declaration that the information provided is true and correct.

Names and contact details of two referees.

Applications close 11th April 2014

URS is an equal opportunity employer of choice and is committed to child protection. Successful applicants for projects involving direct or indirect contact with children will be required to undertake a police clearance.

Australian Aid—managed by URS on behalf of the Australian Government

Organization Description

URS International Development delivers practical solutions to companies and donors that support community relations, poverty reduction and economic growth to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Our people form one of the largest environmental, social development and engineering teams world-wide operating with a global network of more than 50,000 people located in 50 countries.