Regional Communication Officer - Terre des Hommes Netherl

VACANCY REGIONAL COMMUNICATION OFFICER
Terre des Hommes Netherlands

Terre des Hommes Netherlands (Earth for Mankind) is a Dutch organization founded in 1965 as a non-profit organization. Terre des Hommes Netherlands aims to improve the quality of life of vulnerable children in difficult circumstances all over the world, regardless of race, faith and/or political orientation and to have their rights as laid down in the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child protected and assured.

Terre des Hommes Netherlands Regional Office Southeast Asia supports local partners in Indonesia, Philippine, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. To ensure recognition, appreciation and affinity for the brand and work of Terre des Hommes Netherlands and its local partners in the region, we are currently looking for a Regional Communication Officer.


Responsibilities of the job:
• Responsible for all communication and publication issues including contacts with the media, various organisations and institutions, in coordination with colleagues and project partners;
• Coordinating all activities related communication and publications within the region, and between the region and the head office;
• Effectively promoting and publicizing Terre des Hommes Netherlands projects and activities to external parties in the region and to other regions;
• Designing, developing and implementing promotional tools, publication materials (on and off line) and strategic events to communicate Terre des Hommes Netherlands projects and activities;
• Ensure safeguarding of the "house style" and overall branding at regional level, as well as visibility of Terre des Hommes Netherlands and its local partners within the region.

Job requirements:
- 5+ years of relevant working experiences as a communication officer in a regional context, preferably in Southeast Asia;
- Relevant academic qualification (or similar competencies based on previous working experience);
- Affinity for development cooperation, focussing on fighting child exploitation;
- Excellent knowledge of English (in writing and speech);
- Knowledge in web and product design is desirable.

Competences needed:
The Regional Communication Officer has to be creative, communicative and enthusiast person, who is also an independent team player and a good ambassador.
A detailed job profile of the position is available for further details.
 
Location and duration:
The Regional Communication Officer will be stationed (incl. extensive travel) in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The assignment will be for a period of 12 months with the possibility for permanent employment, starting as soon as possible.

Our offer
This position is a local position for which local remuneration and secondary benefits apply.
We offer a salary in accordance with the labour market depending on experience and qualifications, and fringe benefits.

Information / application
Please send your motivation letter and curriculum vitae by e-mail (subject `RCO') to Ms. Rini Murwahyuni at tdhnlsea@gmail.com; clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position before 8th July 2013. References are required and will be verified.

Terre des Hommes Netherlands' recruitment and selection procedures reflect our engagement in the aid and protection of children. All new employees are required to acquaint themselves with our Child Safeguarding Policy, and sign the code of conduct upon their engagement.