Job Advertisement Interim Strategic Communication Manager
Vacancy Announcement
Strategic Communication Manager (Interim)
Application deadline: 4th October 2017
RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests holds a unique and important place in the
orld of forestr . It is the o l i ter atio al ot‐for‐profit organization that specializes in
capacity building for community forestry and devolved forest management. RECOFTC
engages in strategic networks and effective partnerships with governments, nongovernment
organizations, civil society, the private sector, local people, and research and educational
i stitutes throughout the Asia‐Pa ifi regio a d e o d. With 30 years of international
experience and a dynamic approach to capacity building – involving research and analysis,
demonstration sites, and training products – RECOFTC delivers innovative solutions for
people and forests.
RECOFTC is currently seeking a Strategic Communication Manager (Interim) for its Regional
Office. The successful applicant will be based in Bangkok, Thailand. The contract duration is
for one year with a possibility of extension.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Strategi Co
u i atio Ma ager I teri leads RECOFTC’s regio al o
u i atio
programme and supports project communications. The Strategic Communication Manager
oversees a team of 3 staff, interns, and consultants, and creates and implements innovative
communication strategies.
RECOFTC’s o
u i atio progra
e i ludes e e ts, People a d Forest ENe s, so ial
media, media engagement and monitoring, video, photography, dissemination, and regional
communications activities across Asia.
The Strategic Communication Manager (Interim) is responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies and activities plans for RECOFTC projects, working with
national communications officers in RECOFTC focal countries. S/he reports directly to the
Executive Director and works closely with relevant RECOFTC staff from other units.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the main tasks and responsibilities of the
Communication Manager (Interim) will be as follows:
Supervise a team of 3 staff and interns;
Support the development and implementation of effective regional and countryspecific communication strategies, activities and tools, in particular emphasizing
tools in national languages of RECOFTC focal countries;
Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of regional communications,
edia a d outrea h strategies to further e ha e RECOFTC’s ra d re og itio a d
disse i atio of the Ce ter’s ke essages and lessons learned;
Make effective, strategic use of a broad range of communications and knowledge
management tools, including events, media engagement, social media, web presence, blogs & multimedia, contact lists, video and photography, among others;
Manage media tracking and monitoring, key message development, strategic positioning and crisis management, and provide strategic communications advice to
RECOFTC management;
Oversee the editorial planning and strategic use of the People and Forest ENews, including the management of an intern to produce timely and effective Enews;
With guidance from the Executive Office, manage the annual budget of the StratCom
unit, and ensure deliverables are met on time, within budget, and best achieve the
Ce ter’s strategic communication objectives for the year;
Lead the de elop e t a d i ple e tatio of o
u i atio s pla s for RECOFTC’s
involvement in major regional and global events;
Liaise with the Asia-Pacific Forest Communication Network ;
Support development/ apa it uildi g Cou tr Progra Offi es’ o
u i atio
processes;
Support the Ce ter’s E e uti e Offi e ith fu draisi g, proposal de elop e t a d
donor stewardship/cultivation;
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Qualifications and Experience:
The Communication Manager (Interim) will have the following essential qualifications and
experience:
Essential:
Advanced degree in communication, journalism, marketing or related field. Training
and/or experience of working in natural resource management is highly desirable;
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications work in
a multicultural environment, including five years of international experience in a senior position;
Experience of engaging with the media;
Experience with regional coordination of communication officers in national offices
in SE Asian countries;
Fully conversant with use of new technology for communications and outreach, including the web, multimedia tools and social media;
Proven track record in translating complex scientific findings into simple and understandable language accessible to policy makers, opinion leaders and the general public;
Excellent interpersonal and management skills, with an experience in managing
teams;
Excellent communications skills in both spoken and written forms;
Excellent people skills - including very good listening skills – and ability to effectively
interact with and work alongside people at all levels in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment;
Team oriented leader with excellent interpersonal and management skills, and
proven ability in managing and motivating teams;
Flue
ritte a d spoke i E glish a d o e of RECOFTC’s fo al ou tr languages (Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Laos).
Desirable
Knowledge of forestry or natural resources management;
Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning, and is committed to staff development;
General
In addition to job specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics (including attitudes and skills):
Interpersonal communication skills, individually and in-groups, with an ability to
work as an active member of teams. This implies flexibility and open-mindedness;
Initiative and ability to make informed independent judgments (which is not inconsistent with an overall team approach); and
Ability to work in a variety of cultural and institutional contexts
Interested candidates are requested to submit CV and a cover letter indicating why they are
suitable for this position along with salary requirements and current contact details of three
referees, including recent supervisors to [email protected]. Please quote the position title in
the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. RECOFTC has a
competitive compensation package. However, offers shall be based on salary history,
relevant experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
To learn more about RECOFTC, please visit our website www.recoftc.org
Women are strongly encouraged to apply. RECOFTC is an equal opportunity employer and
the successful candidate will be selected based on merit.
RECOFTC retains the right to offer this position at a job grade relevant to the qualifications
and experience of the selected candidate.
Strategic Communication Manager (Interim)
Application deadline: 4th October 2017
RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests holds a unique and important place in the
orld of forestr . It is the o l i ter atio al ot‐for‐profit organization that specializes in
capacity building for community forestry and devolved forest management. RECOFTC
engages in strategic networks and effective partnerships with governments, nongovernment
organizations, civil society, the private sector, local people, and research and educational
i stitutes throughout the Asia‐Pa ifi regio a d e o d. With 30 years of international
experience and a dynamic approach to capacity building – involving research and analysis,
demonstration sites, and training products – RECOFTC delivers innovative solutions for
people and forests.
RECOFTC is currently seeking a Strategic Communication Manager (Interim) for its Regional
Office. The successful applicant will be based in Bangkok, Thailand. The contract duration is
for one year with a possibility of extension.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Strategi Co
u i atio Ma ager I teri leads RECOFTC’s regio al o
u i atio
programme and supports project communications. The Strategic Communication Manager
oversees a team of 3 staff, interns, and consultants, and creates and implements innovative
communication strategies.
RECOFTC’s o
u i atio progra
e i ludes e e ts, People a d Forest ENe s, so ial
media, media engagement and monitoring, video, photography, dissemination, and regional
communications activities across Asia.
The Strategic Communication Manager (Interim) is responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies and activities plans for RECOFTC projects, working with
national communications officers in RECOFTC focal countries. S/he reports directly to the
Executive Director and works closely with relevant RECOFTC staff from other units.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the main tasks and responsibilities of the
Communication Manager (Interim) will be as follows:
Supervise a team of 3 staff and interns;
Support the development and implementation of effective regional and countryspecific communication strategies, activities and tools, in particular emphasizing
tools in national languages of RECOFTC focal countries;
Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of regional communications,
edia a d outrea h strategies to further e ha e RECOFTC’s ra d re og itio a d
disse i atio of the Ce ter’s ke essages and lessons learned;
Make effective, strategic use of a broad range of communications and knowledge
management tools, including events, media engagement, social media, web presence, blogs & multimedia, contact lists, video and photography, among others;
Manage media tracking and monitoring, key message development, strategic positioning and crisis management, and provide strategic communications advice to
RECOFTC management;
Oversee the editorial planning and strategic use of the People and Forest ENews, including the management of an intern to produce timely and effective Enews;
With guidance from the Executive Office, manage the annual budget of the StratCom
unit, and ensure deliverables are met on time, within budget, and best achieve the
Ce ter’s strategic communication objectives for the year;
Lead the de elop e t a d i ple e tatio of o
u i atio s pla s for RECOFTC’s
involvement in major regional and global events;
Liaise with the Asia-Pacific Forest Communication Network ;
Support development/ apa it uildi g Cou tr Progra Offi es’ o
u i atio
processes;
Support the Ce ter’s E e uti e Offi e ith fu draisi g, proposal de elop e t a d
donor stewardship/cultivation;
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Qualifications and Experience:
The Communication Manager (Interim) will have the following essential qualifications and
experience:
Essential:
Advanced degree in communication, journalism, marketing or related field. Training
and/or experience of working in natural resource management is highly desirable;
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications work in
a multicultural environment, including five years of international experience in a senior position;
Experience of engaging with the media;
Experience with regional coordination of communication officers in national offices
in SE Asian countries;
Fully conversant with use of new technology for communications and outreach, including the web, multimedia tools and social media;
Proven track record in translating complex scientific findings into simple and understandable language accessible to policy makers, opinion leaders and the general public;
Excellent interpersonal and management skills, with an experience in managing
teams;
Excellent communications skills in both spoken and written forms;
Excellent people skills - including very good listening skills – and ability to effectively
interact with and work alongside people at all levels in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment;
Team oriented leader with excellent interpersonal and management skills, and
proven ability in managing and motivating teams;
Flue
ritte a d spoke i E glish a d o e of RECOFTC’s fo al ou tr languages (Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Laos).
Desirable
Knowledge of forestry or natural resources management;
Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning, and is committed to staff development;
General
In addition to job specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics (including attitudes and skills):
Interpersonal communication skills, individually and in-groups, with an ability to
work as an active member of teams. This implies flexibility and open-mindedness;
Initiative and ability to make informed independent judgments (which is not inconsistent with an overall team approach); and
Ability to work in a variety of cultural and institutional contexts
Interested candidates are requested to submit CV and a cover letter indicating why they are
suitable for this position along with salary requirements and current contact details of three
referees, including recent supervisors to [email protected]. Please quote the position title in
the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. RECOFTC has a
competitive compensation package. However, offers shall be based on salary history,
relevant experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
To learn more about RECOFTC, please visit our website www.recoftc.org
Women are strongly encouraged to apply. RECOFTC is an equal opportunity employer and
the successful candidate will be selected based on merit.
RECOFTC retains the right to offer this position at a job grade relevant to the qualifications
and experience of the selected candidate.