Manager: Information and Communication - UCLG ASPAC
Closing date 28th of January 2012
Post Title: Manager: Information and Communication
Organization: United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC)
Duty Station: UCLG ASPAC Regional Office, Jakarta, Indonesia
Type of Contract: Service Contract– 1 year, with possibility of extension
Background
United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is one of the eight Regional Sections of the UnitedCities and Local Governments (UCLG) and based in Jakarta, Indonesia. UCLG is the largest local government organization in the world and the officially recognized voice of Local Government by the United Nations. The Asia and Pacific region is the biggest of the eight sections in UCLG with linkages to more than 7.000 local governments. It represents well over 3.76 billion people –more than half of the world population- and incorporates economically fast developing countries such as China, India and Indonesia.
UCLG ASPAC is the key knowledge management hub on local government issues in the Asia-Pacific region. It promotes democratic local government, supports cooperation between cities and their associations, and facilitates programs, networks and partnerships to develop the capacity of local governments and the associations. Moreover, UCLG ASPAC represents local governments politically within the international community, and with the United Nations and its agencies. It also promotes inclusive
societies which safeguard equality, social and economic justice, and sustainable community development. UCLG ASPAC is engaged in all relevant thematic fields for nurturing sustainable development comprising poverty alleviation, climate change, decentralization, local finance and MDGs.
UCLG ASPAC is accepting expression of interests from qualified Manager: Information and Communication candidates. The Manager will be placed at the UCLG ASPAC regional office in Jakarta and provides support to the on-going operations ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Manager reports directly to the Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC.
Responsibilities
The Manager will be responsible for the following:
- Establish and maintain communication with partners and relevant stake-holders comprising international organizations, academic institutions, LGAs, LGs, CSOs, and media
- Development and implementation of communication strategy
- Development and maintenance of database and information of UCLG ASPAC’s members, strategic partners and donor agencies
- Maintain and further develop UCLG ASPAC website
- Regularly disseminate relevant information to members and strategic partners
- Conduct members satisfaction survey at regular intervals
- Ensure visibility of programs, projects and activities in all uploaded documents
- Write introductory parts to publications
- Produce regular PR materials (newsletter, brochure, fact sheet, calendar of events etc.)
- Responsible for special publications e.g. compilation of regional seminars, trainings, other regional events
- Conduct research on Asian & Pacific region’s local governments; publish statistics, fact sheets, monographs, CD-ROMs, bibliographies and directories;
- Prepare press releases for public relations activity
- Assist in organizing regional congresses, seminars or similar events
- Prepare reports to UCLG ASPAC ExBeau, Council and General Assembly Meetings as well as to UCLG World (headquarters) as required
- Prepare annual UCLG ASPAC reports
- Assist with minute taking in meetings (preferably in English)
- Perform other duties as required from time-to-time
Special requirements of the assignment
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or related field
- At least three years of professional experience in public relations and/or journalistic work
- Proficiency in designing and developing PR/media tools
- Strong communication skills (Indonesia and English)
- Excellent journalistic writing skills
- Computer software skills in all basic Microsoft word programs and publication software
- Ability to develop liaison with senior representatives from members, partner organizations and stakeholders and work co-operatively
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines required
- Experience in working in an international environment, respecting different cultures and nationalities
- Considerable domestic and international travel may be required
Assignment period
The assignment will be for a period of 12 months and will commence in February 2012.
Candidates are expected to submit an updated CV incl. salary history along with the application at aspac.uclg@yahoo.com until 28th of January 2012 at the latest.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Remuneration
UCLG ASPAC will offer a remuneration initially amounting up to IDR 120 million per year.
Post Title: Manager: Information and Communication
Organization: United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC)
Duty Station: UCLG ASPAC Regional Office, Jakarta, Indonesia
Type of Contract: Service Contract– 1 year, with possibility of extension
Background
United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is one of the eight Regional Sections of the UnitedCities and Local Governments (UCLG) and based in Jakarta, Indonesia. UCLG is the largest local government organization in the world and the officially recognized voice of Local Government by the United Nations. The Asia and Pacific region is the biggest of the eight sections in UCLG with linkages to more than 7.000 local governments. It represents well over 3.76 billion people –more than half of the world population- and incorporates economically fast developing countries such as China, India and Indonesia.
UCLG ASPAC is the key knowledge management hub on local government issues in the Asia-Pacific region. It promotes democratic local government, supports cooperation between cities and their associations, and facilitates programs, networks and partnerships to develop the capacity of local governments and the associations. Moreover, UCLG ASPAC represents local governments politically within the international community, and with the United Nations and its agencies. It also promotes inclusive
societies which safeguard equality, social and economic justice, and sustainable community development. UCLG ASPAC is engaged in all relevant thematic fields for nurturing sustainable development comprising poverty alleviation, climate change, decentralization, local finance and MDGs.
UCLG ASPAC is accepting expression of interests from qualified Manager: Information and Communication candidates. The Manager will be placed at the UCLG ASPAC regional office in Jakarta and provides support to the on-going operations ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Manager reports directly to the Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC.
Responsibilities
The Manager will be responsible for the following:
- Establish and maintain communication with partners and relevant stake-holders comprising international organizations, academic institutions, LGAs, LGs, CSOs, and media
- Development and implementation of communication strategy
- Development and maintenance of database and information of UCLG ASPAC’s members, strategic partners and donor agencies
- Maintain and further develop UCLG ASPAC website
- Regularly disseminate relevant information to members and strategic partners
- Conduct members satisfaction survey at regular intervals
- Ensure visibility of programs, projects and activities in all uploaded documents
- Write introductory parts to publications
- Produce regular PR materials (newsletter, brochure, fact sheet, calendar of events etc.)
- Responsible for special publications e.g. compilation of regional seminars, trainings, other regional events
- Conduct research on Asian & Pacific region’s local governments; publish statistics, fact sheets, monographs, CD-ROMs, bibliographies and directories;
- Prepare press releases for public relations activity
- Assist in organizing regional congresses, seminars or similar events
- Prepare reports to UCLG ASPAC ExBeau, Council and General Assembly Meetings as well as to UCLG World (headquarters) as required
- Prepare annual UCLG ASPAC reports
- Assist with minute taking in meetings (preferably in English)
- Perform other duties as required from time-to-time
Special requirements of the assignment
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or related field
- At least three years of professional experience in public relations and/or journalistic work
- Proficiency in designing and developing PR/media tools
- Strong communication skills (Indonesia and English)
- Excellent journalistic writing skills
- Computer software skills in all basic Microsoft word programs and publication software
- Ability to develop liaison with senior representatives from members, partner organizations and stakeholders and work co-operatively
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines required
- Experience in working in an international environment, respecting different cultures and nationalities
- Considerable domestic and international travel may be required
Assignment period
The assignment will be for a period of 12 months and will commence in February 2012.
Candidates are expected to submit an updated CV incl. salary history along with the application at aspac.uclg@yahoo.com until 28th of January 2012 at the latest.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Remuneration
UCLG ASPAC will offer a remuneration initially amounting up to IDR 120 million per year.
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