Founded in 2007, APCOM is a coalition of members – governments, UN partners, non-profits and community based organisations – from Asia and the Pacific. We represent a diverse range of interests working together to advocate on, highlight and prioritise health and human rights issues that affect the lives of gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender people and other individuals of sexual and gender identity’s minorities. Our goals are to improve male sexual health through increased investment, coverage and quality of sexual health services for our communities by: • Advocating for sexual health services • Advocating for an enabling environment • Gathering, generating & sharing strategic information • Building a cadre of advocates at all levels
The Communications Consultant is expected to work under the direct supervision of the Communication and Partnership - Senior Manager and in close collaboration with APCOM’s Communication Unit to support APCOM’s corporate communications and the execution of the communication components of the implementation of other APCOM’s projects as per work plans and budgets proposed for APCOM.
The scope of work of this position includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: • Managing and utilising APCOM communication assets (website, e-newsletter, publications, social media channels, etc) to enable strategic and effective communication between APCOM and its stakeholders • Developing marketing assets (in collaboration with Visual Communication Officer) as well as managing and utilizing APCOM’s marketing channels (website, Facebook ad, Google Adwords, etc) to promote and/or disseminate projects’ profile and activities, knowledge products, events, resource mobilisation, recruitment, etc. • Assisting in developing communication plans for events and new projects • Maintaining and ensuring the organisation’s branding clarity and consistency
Developing, writing/copyediting and/or sourcing of content for APCOM's The Source (online knowledge hub) as well as for APCOM’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube) • Writing/copyediting press releases, news articles and content marketing for APCOM’s newsletter and website as well as external media/news outlet • Assisting in media liaison • Assisting in developing APCOM’s Annual Report and other corporate communication documents/collaterals • Assisting in creating visual products based on text-based knowledge products and other strategic evidence (i.e., static/kinetic infographic, PSA video, vox pop video, etc) • Working with translators to translate knowledge and communication products into a range of Asian languages • Managing visual documentation of projects’ activities and events • Contributing to the management and maintenance of APCOM’s Nation Builder stakeholder/supporter contact database • Assisting in other duties directed by Communication and Partnership, Senior Manager and APCOM’s Executive Director
DELIVERABLES
The deliverables of the scope of work mentioned above includes, but is not limited to, the following items: • APCOM’s e-newsletter • Press releases and news articles • Stories/publications showcasing the experience and expertise of community advocates from across Asia-Pacific region • Increase of subscribers/followers of APCOM’s social media channels • Expansion of subscribers of APCOM’s e-newsletter • Expansion of media contact list • Analytics of APCOM’s online assets, inc. knowledge products • Annual Report and other corporate communication products • Marketing collaterals • Visual documentation (videos, photos) • Visual communication products
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Education: • A university degree in communications, marketing, journalism, development studies or other related studies
Language: • Demonstrated high proficiency in English (reading, writing and speaking)
Experience: • A minimum of two-year working experience as communications officer or any other related positions • Strong digital and offline marketing skills • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Strong organisational and programmatic skills • Able to work with graphic designer • Able to take initiative and work well independently and as part of a team
Technical Skill: • Fluency in managing social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) and other related supporting applications, including their analytic platforms • Fluency in managing and maintaining Wordpress-based website, including basic knowledge of HTML language • Expertise on Facebook advertising, Google Adwords and other marketing channels
Desirable
Experience: • Strong knowledge proficiency on LGBT, HIV and sexual health topics • Good understanding in media and stakeholder liaison and engagement strategies • Sensitive to multicultural working environment
Language: • Native speaker of an Asian language is preferable
Technical Skill: • Proficiency in using Google Analytics • Knowledge of Nation Builder
Salary Range: 2,530 THB/day
PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION:
If you think you have the passion, skills and qualifications for this position and would like to join our team please prepare your application, by addressing each point listed in section 4 ‘Knowledge and Skill Requirements’ in the above position description/brief. You are required to state how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications relate to the position. It is recommended that you address each criterion separately in point form. You should use statements with examples that clearly demonstrate your competency in a particular area.
Applicants who fail to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for this position in their application will not be invited to attend an interview.
The completeness and relevance of your application will determine whether or not you are called for an interview. Where a large number of applicants meet the essential and desirable requirements, only those applicants who most strongly meet the requirements will be selected for interview. The shortlisted candidates will undergo an online written test and oral interview.
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:
Please ensure that you have attached and included the following information to ensure you application is complete.
✓ Complete application (addressing each of the points in Section 4: ‘Knowledge and Skill Requirements’)
✓ CV with 3 references
✓ Cover Letter. The cover letter should indicate why you are best suited for the position.
Please attach this application along with your CV, covering letter and proposed monthly rate and submit to the APCOM Secretariat by emailing JoinUs@apcom.org no later 17:00 GMT+7 on June 15th, 2018.
For questions or enquiries for the position, please contact APCOM’S Human Resources Officer, Rangsit at rangsits@apcom.org
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