Communications Manager

Introduction

Are you passionate about inspiring people around the world about sustainable development? Can you create stories that connect with and engage people through a variety of platforms and channels? Are you a media-savvy self-starter, continually striving to learn, and comfortable multi-tasking in a small and dynamic environment? Then get in touch! Because we are looking for an experienced, hands-on Communication Manager with a vision on multi stakeholder communication tactics and a strong drive to put tactics into practice.

The role

You will be based in Jakarta and report directly to the Program Director of YIDH. The role involves overseeing and carrying out internal and public communications in the organization for Indonesian and global audiences.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Collaborate with management to develop and implement effective communication strategies that extend the reach, influence, media coverage of the YIDH Programs.
• Write, edit, and disseminate content, including newsletters, publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, and other material that communicates the YIDH Indonesia programs and activities.
• Manage the IDH Indonesia webpages on the corporate website.
• Collaborate with IDH communications teams at a pan-Asian and global level on international communications campaigns.
• Create stories and content from YIDH programs that help bring the IDH brand to life.
• 1-on-1 support for program teams with social media and program information dissemination.
• Provide overall communication support including events.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders associated with YIDH programs.
• Liaise with service providers (e.g. designers and editors) to produce communication materials.
• Build and maintain an excellent network of contacts with Indonesian media and trade media journalists.

Who you are

You are an excellent content and process manager and are able to tailor communication to different audiences, balance interests of different stakeholders such as companies, governments, financial institutions and civil society organizations. You can act quickly to meet the communication needs of different YIDH Programs.

To be successful as a Communication Manager, you have to be pro-active and hands-on. You are continuously improving yourself and your work and never settle for second best. As you are up to date with all the latest communications trends and topics in our sector, it is easy for you to manage different social media channels and supporting event management. You like providing operational support next to the creative aspects of your communication tasks and are very proactive in sharing your ideas with the team. Because you are very data driven, you know like no one else where to collect data and how to use it to steer the content strategy.

What you bring

• A relevant degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in communication/PR, preferably in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Experience with communications and storytelling techniques in an international setting.
• Sound experience of digital communications, website editing and social media.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills in Indonesian and English.
• Passion for value-driven communications.
• Understanding intercultural communications.
• Interest in international brands and corporate communication for private sector audiences.

We offer you

We offer a challenging position with opportunities for growth within an enthusiastic and passionate team. As a team member you can contribute to positive global change. The position is a full-time position. The successful applicant will initially be offered a one-year employment contract but with the possibility to extend.

Who we are

IDH seeks to transform markets through collaborative innovation, convening and investment in inclusive and sustainable solutions that enable businesses to create value for people and planet. To achieve this, IDH brings together coalitions of committed stakeholders from across global value chains towards joint visions and program agendas for sustainable trade.

IDH’s international presence extends to multiple regions and landscapes, facilitated by a network of around 400 staff including experts who are embedded in key agricultural, manufacturing, apparel and commodity value chains. In 15 years of operation, IDH has mobilized private sector investment and support to test and innovate new business models designed to create better jobs, better incomes, a better environment, and gender equity for all.

Yayasan Inisiatif Dagang Hijau, a grantee of IDH accelerates and up-scales sustainable trade by building impact-oriented coalitions of front running companies, civil society, governments, knowledge institutions and other stakeholders in several commodity sectors and landscapes.

For more information, go to http://www.idhsustainabletrade.com or follow @IDHTrade on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Interested?

We encourage applicants to respond as soon as possible, at the latest by Friday 8 November 2024.

Candidates should be Indonesian nationals.