Mekong River Commission
The role of MRC is to promote and coordinate sustainable management and development of water and related resources for the countries’ mutual benefit and the people’s well-being
MRC Secretariat is now recruiting a highly qualified consultant for the following consultancy
Communication Officer
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Communication Unit to develop a strategy, work plans and communication materials for the 5 bilateral projects.
- Collaborate with the Mekong Integrated Water Resources Management Project (M-IWRMP), other MRC Programmes and National Mekong Committee Secretariats on the development of audience-centred communication materials.
- Work closely with the M-IWRMP and the National Mekong Committee Secretariats to define participatory communication activities, communication themes, and implementation plans for the 5 projects.
- Refine an overall communication strategy for the Communication Outreach Component under the M-IWRMP to meet the needs of target stakeholders and detailed action plans.
- Implement the action plans including the development of communication materials.
- Develop key messages for the Component including themes to raise awareness amongst government agencies and communities on integrated water resource management to promote positive behaviours.
- Engage intended targets and other stakeholders in the planning and production of communication materials that can be shared by others including government agencies at the transboundary level.
- Write communication materials, such as booklets, leaflets, web-based contents, backgrounders, human-interest stories, press releases, Frequently Asked Questions and radio/video scripts.
- Oversee the production of photographs and videos for the project.
- Advise on messaging and strategies for ensuring consistent dissemination of agreed messages.
- Act as quality control and provide technical advice on the streamlining of publication output.
- Directly supervise and provide guidance to other communication professionals recruited to support this Component.
- Support the Web Administrator and the Graphic Designer in matters of design and website content development.
- Explore additional channels for disseminating information.
- Undertake related duties as required by the Communication Unit, Chief ICCS or CEO.
- At least a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, social/behavioural sciences, public relations or marketing;
- At least ten years of professional experience with a minimum of demonstrable professional experience in communications, media relations, journalism or public relations. Practical experience in the areas of communications for development, advocacy and participatory communication. A post graduate degree in communications, journalism or social sciences is an advantage;
- Work experience with regional or international organisations or media organisations;
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills;
- Developed understanding of the media in the region;
- Experience in dealing with printing and production of display materials;
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills;
- Good sense of initiative and sound judgment;
- Work experience within South East Asia, and/or knowledge of the region’s social, economic, cultural and political structures is highly desirable;
- Familiarity with natural resources management/environmental awareness is desirable;
- Working knowledge of one or more riparian languages (Khmer, Lao, Thai, Vietnamese) would be an advantage.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Application procedures:
The application should include (i) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position, (ii) a detailed CV, and (iii) MRC Personal History Form. The position title and section/division must be indicated in the cover letter.
The application should be sent to:
Mekong River Commission
Office of the Secretariat in Vientiane (OSV)
P.O. Box 6101, 184 Fa NgoumRoad
Vientiane 01000, Lao PDR
Email: mrcs@mrcmekong.org
Closing date for applications: 11 July 2014
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