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POSITION TITLE:                               External Relations and Communications Manager, USAID Asia Counter-Trafficking in Persons Program

LOCATION:                                         Bangkok, Thailand

DEPARTMENT:                                    Civic Engagement and Social Equity

REPORTS TO:                                      Chief of Party, USAID Asia Counter-Trafficking in Persons Program

Position Summary:

The goal of the USAID-funded Asia CTIP program is to reduce trafficking in persons in Asia through a more effective regional response that includes: a) strengthening learning around trafficking in persons and counter-trafficking interventions; b) improving coordination and cooperation between source, transit and destination countries; and c) leveraging private sector engagement to reduce trafficking in persons in select sectors.

The External Relations and Communications Manager is responsible for communicating project activities and results, keeping key stakeholders informed, coordinating with other relevant programs, tailoring regional and national-level communications on issues related to trafficking, ensuring compliance with branding and marking requirements and reporting to the funder on successes and progress toward the program objective. The position is based in Bangkok, Thailand; it may involve travel to other countries in the region.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and manage communications strategy and plan to reach program results and effectively communicate with various stakeholders.
• Develop communications products and facilitate their dissemination via events, printed media, social media, and other channels.
• Document project activities and results, and train staff and partners to do so effectively. This includes developing a photo and video database to accompany articles and other products.
• Use media strategies and facilitate strategic outreach activities to promote and raise awareness about project objectives, activities, and impact.
• Work with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) and program staff to produce progress reports and success stories for USAID and other audiences.
• Write, format and edit communications materials and promote clear internal communication efforts throughout the project and its partners.
• Manage regional editorial calendar for communications/knowledge product production and publishing, and track all communications team activities and proposed activities.
• Ensure women and marginalized groups are beneficiaries of the project and considered when developing outreach and communication strategies and activities.
• Liaise with RDMA’s Communication Officer and ensure that the project follows the Branding and Marking Requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with Winrock’s Home Office communications staff.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by Winrock.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:          University degree in communications, journalism, English or other related field of study required; Master’s degree preferred.

Technical:           Minimum of three years of experience in project communications required (USAID experience preferred)

Skills/Knowledge:       

• Knowledge or understanding of social, economic, and political context around human trafficking issues in Asia.
• Fluency in written and spoken English language skills required. Fluency in an Asian language preferred.
• Proven ability to create top quality communication materials in both print and web.
• Portfolio of excellent work that demonstrates expertise, creativity, and ability to change the “voice of writing” to fit varying audiences.
• Proven ability to work and manage time independently and professionally, good interpersonal, problem solving and team building skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing and executing multiple projects in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.
• Good working knowledge of photography and video clip shooting/editing preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work throughout the Asia region as needed.

SALARY:

The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should submit a current resume and cover letter referencing External Relations and Communications Manager in the subject line to info.th@winrock.org by August 20, 2018.

Applicants must have the right to work in Thailand as we are unable to obtain a visa and work permit for the position. 

Winrock would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted.

Contact : info.th@winrock.org