: APCOM Foundation
: Nonprofits / องค์กรไม่แสวงหาผลกำไร
: 1009
: 5 May 2025
30 May 2025
(Please see full details at APCOM website / "Work with Us")
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Established in 2007 and headquartered in Bangkok, APCOM is a regional civil society coalition and network that advocates for better health outcomes and human rights protections for SOGIESC communities across the Asia-Pacific region. APCOM combines advocacy, technical support, resource mobilisation, grant making and capacity strengthening for community-based organisations (CBOs) in over 30 countries and territories. APCOM just published its new strategy RELENTLESS 2025-2030 in which the organisation outlines its plans and priorities for the coming years. To strengthen its marketing and communications team, APCOM is looking for a Senior Marketing & Communications Officer, who will be leading on diversifying the resource mobilisation for the organisation and develop compelling narratives about APCOM´s work and impact in the region.
The key responsibilities of the position include:
● Design/ write creative and imaginative (and cost effective) marketing strategies for APCOM´s products including events, trainings, consultancies, reports and others.
● Ensure marketing strategies and plans are implemented and delivered on time and to budget.
● Manage and supervise APCOM’s Marketing and Communications Unit and staff in the Unit
● Secure sponsorship for APCOM´s flagship events, including the HERO Awards Gala, the LGBTQI Biz Forum, APCOM´s Community Summit, TestBKK and the Thailand Pride Festival.
● Develop other income avenues for the organisation in the form of resource mobilisation campaigns and merchandise.
● Develop compelling stories around APCOM´s brand, work and impact to support the marketing and resource mobilisation efforts.
● Work closely with the programme´s staff to ensure marketing and communications receives appropriate and timely inputs for the marketing and communications efforts.
● Champion and use research and data analysis to develop marketing and communications strategies and plans and determine the indicators for success.
● Evaluate the marketing and communications strategies, plans and activities and deliver performance reports timely to the executive director and management team.
● Act as a leader next to the executive director for media and PR/communications, providing direction and leadership on media relations and PR activity.
● Write and proofread copy (online, press releases, magazines, brochures, leaflets)
● Organise and attends events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions and represent the organisation
● Identify opportunities and help APCOM´s marketing and communications team to learn and grow.
● Liaise and network with a range of stakeholders including community organisations, activists, donors, sponsors and allies.
● Any other tasks and responsibilities as indicated and assigned by the executive director or management.
Education and work experience
Required
● At least a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
● Evidence of continued professional development in marketing or communications (trainings, courses etc.) for a minimum of 3-5 years.
● Demonstrable skills and experience in design and implementation of marketing and communications plans.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills for Thai and English.
● Proven record of securing funds from the private and/or public sector and/or HNIs, and/or the general public.
Desirable
● Work experience in an NGO environment, preferably closely related to APCOM´s vision and mission.
● Demonstrable skills and experience in digital marketing.
● Demonstrable skills and experience in public relations and communications.
● An interest in social marketing and behaviour change.
● Line management experience is desirable.
Skills
● Excellent presentation skills and organisational skills
● A strong team player
● Can work under pressure to tight deadlines
● A confident and determined approach is essential
● Resilient- the ability to cope with rejection
● Motivated individual with drive – ambitious
● Must be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment
● Excellent copywriting skills
● A creative thinker – always looking to innovate and learn and do things better
Equal Employment Opportunity
APCOM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran in its policies, programs or activities. It is the policy of APCOM to offer employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment age, religion, mental or physical handicaps or national origin.
Qualified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex persons (LGBTQI) and gender non-binary persons, persons living with HIV, and persons from the Asia Pacific region are especially encouraged to apply.
APCOM does not require prospective, new or continuing employees to be tested for HIV.
HIV/AIDS status is not a factor in hiring or retaining employees.
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For questions or enquiries for the position, please contact the recruitment focal point at JoinUs@apcom.org
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