Strategic Communications and Public Diplomacy (Comms and PD) Adviser

Tetra Tech International Development has been contracted by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to support the delivery of the Aus4ASEAN Futures Program. We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Communications and Public Diplomacy development professionals who are passionate and motivated to contribute to the strengthening of Australia-ASEAN relations.

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Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .

The opportunity

• Jakarta, Indonesia
• Fixed term contract with the possibility of extension
• Exciting opportunity contributing to the strengthening of Australia-ASEAN relations

Aus4ASEAN Futures Program

Aus4ASEAN Futures is a $204 million investment over ten years. It will support activities in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) and the ASEAN Political Security Community (APSC), enabling Australia to engage with ASEAN across a diverse range of strategic and emerging areas. Developing stronger links across a wide range of themes, the Program will increase connections with ASEAN and more effectively support a more resilient and integrated region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Communications and Public Diplomacy strategy, in consultation with both DFAT and ASEAN stakeholders;
• Develop and deliver new social media channels where Program updates will be shared, accessible to both an ASEAN and Australian audience;
• Develop case studies to showcase Program accomplishments and achievements;
• Launch an internal communications campaign, where new branding, social media channels and collective narrative are shared with relevant internal stakeholders, through consistent social media posts or other creative communications;
• Provide training and technical support to the ASEAN Secretariat divisions responsible for public affairs, outreach and strategic communications; and
• Lead the launch specific flagship events to highlight the Program’s outputs including a Futures Dialogue or Futures Week, which will help to showcase activities related to ASEAN’s post-2025 workplans and speaks to the “futures” theme of the Program’s name.

Selection criteria

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (media/communications, public relations, public diplomacy, journalism, etc.)
• Proven communications management experience across donor-funded development programs
• Demonstrated experience in designing communication plans and/or strategies and campaigns across Southeast Asia;
• Demonstrated experience in producing communications products for various media platforms;
• Demonstrated experience in using social media platforms, computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling web-based management systems and latest communication methods;
• Demonstrated experience in events preparation, coordination and organization;
• Experience working with government organisations/regional bodies such as the ASEAN Secretariat;
• Prior experience in the Southeast Asia region highly desirable;
• Prior DFAT and the ASEAN experience are highly desirable;
• Excellent communication skills in English, spoken and written; and
• Good understanding of cross-cutting priorities such as Gender Equality, Diversity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Climate Change, and localisation and the ability to integrate these priorities into program planning and implementation.

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How to apply

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Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

Please submit:

• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria

Applications close: Sunday 26 May 11:59 PM AEST

Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.