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Job Vacancy Announcement

Communication Officer

Work location: Bangkok, Thailand

Application deadline: 08 November 2019

Job start: As soon as possible after candidate selection

Background:

Dreamlopments (DLP) is a non-profit development organization, registered in Thailand both as a Social Enterprise (2015) and a Foundation (2019). DLP is running two large projects of access to essential health care services for marginalized populations, i) the Migrant Fund (M-FUND), a low-cost, non-profit health insurance for migrants in Thailand, and ii) the C-FREE study of testing and treatment of HIV and viral hepatitis for people who use drugs in Thailand. The projects are supported by international donors, and implemented in collaboration with multiple government and non-government partners.  

The projects and our organization require high-quality communication materials and activities, for partners, donors, and target beneficiaries. We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Communication Officer (CO) to manage the organization communication activities and campaigns.

Job overview:

The CO leads the design, development, and implementation of communication materials, activities, campaign, for both the organization, and its specific M-FUND and C-FREE projects. He/she reports directly to the General Director (GD) but works in close collaboration with the Director of Research and the Project Managers/Officers of both M-FUND and C-FREE. The position requires substantial travel to and presence in the fields of implementation of the projects, in Bangkok, Sakaeo, Tak, Songkla, and Narathiwat.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• To follow closely, in the field and remotely, activities and progress of the M-FUND and C-FREE projects.
• To capture images and video footages of the project activities.
• To occasionally request quotes/testimonies from the target population or project partners, on the experience with the projects.
• Ensure regular high quality content feeding about the projects, in social media.
• To lead and manage the overall strategy of communication and engagement of the organization for the target population, partners, donors and supporters.
• Lead development of communication tools (videos, brochures, leaflets, posters) to optimize knowledge, understanding and uptake of the projects among the target population, and partners.
• Lead the organization and conduct of large communication and mobilization campaigns for the project population. This can include campaigns of communication via broad audience media (radios, TVs).
• Lead a long-term campaign of engagement of funding supporters of the M-FUND project.
• Manage ongoing design and update of Dreamlopments’ website.
• Support development of high-quality organization and project reports.
• Support the GD in the preparation and dissemination of newsletters.
• Take on other assignments as requested by the GD, or the PM.

Qualifications required:

This position is for Thai nationals only.

Education:

• Degree in communication design, graphic design, multimedia, or related fields.

Experience:

• At least 3-year work experience in relevant positions of communication and/or design.
• Track record of video production and successful communication campaigning, a strong plus.
• Prior experience working in programs of health promotion communication a plus.

Skills and competencies:

• Broad skills in graphic design, communication, digital marketing, use of social media.
• Strong sense of originality, innovation, graphic elegance.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good command of English. Knowledge of Burmese or Cambodian language a strong plus.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and manage demanding schedules to deliver high quality results on time.
• Service minded, flexible approach to working hours.
• Interest in development and assistance projects, including for marginalized populations.

Working Environment: 

The position is based in the Bangkok DLP office, but requires substantial travel to and presence in project sites in Bangkok, Tak, Sakaeo, Songkla and Narathiwat, as well as possibly other fields in the future.

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter & up to date CV in English to: jobs@dreamlopments.com

Dreamlopments offers competitive salary, and is an equal opportunity employer