POSITION DESCRIPTION

Introduction

WaterAid’s vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water; sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in the world’s poorest communities. WaterAid works with partners to maximise its impacts for policy change/influence.

WaterAid has been operating in Papua New Guinea (PNG) since 2004, working with local partners and the government to increase access to gender sensitive, socially inclusive and climate resilient water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services. WaterAid PNG’s geographic focus is in the National Capital District, and Central Province in the Southern Region and East Sepik Province.

Everything we do is shaped by our six values:

• Integrity
• Respect
• Collaboration
• Courage
• Accountability
• Innovation

WaterAid is a child safe organisation. We recognise that we must meet community expectations and the trust placed in our personnel to maintain the highest standards of conduct with children. Therefore, all positions within WaterAid are required to comply with our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

WaterAid is committed to protection from sexual exploitation and abuse in everything we do. The values and standards we uphold are highlighted in our Global Code of Conduct. All positions within WaterAid are required to comply with our Global Code of Conduct

Position Summary

WaterAid is committed to supporting the Government of PNG to reach universal access to sanitation, hygiene and water. WaterAid is seeking to recruit a highly capable individual with a sound communication and advocacy knowledge, skills and experience. The Communications Coordinator will support in publications, media, marketing and advocacy campaigns of WaterAid Papua New Guinea.

Key Performance Areas/Accountabilities

• Support grant projects and the country office to develop and disseminate advocacy and communications materials, including press releases, blog posts and social media content.
• Management of WaterAid PNG Facebook page, development and management of other social media channels as needed, as sharing and/or co-developing relevant and related content for partner/stakeholder social media channels.
• Develop and promote communications and advocacy materials through appropriate social channels.
• Track analysis and create reports detailing success, learnings and areas for improvement for communications and advocacy campaigns.
• Ensure that all communications and advocacy aligns with and adequately captures our organization brand standards.
• Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos.
• Management of engagement and stakeholder’s relationship with mainstream media partners including television, newspaper and radio.
• Coordinate and manage mainstream media coverage of WaterAid PNG events, celebrations, promotional and new stories including media releases/briefs and capture of quality photos, videos and audio recordings.
• Respond to media inquiries and media outreach to achieve brand placement in publications.
• Liaising with media organisations/companies for publications (event’s calendar).
• Liaising, engaging and maintaining relationship with respective media units/leads for program partners and stakeholders including government, donors and political leads.
• Good knowledge, experience and skills in IT, graphics and Photography.
• Assist WaterAid PNG programs team to capture appropriate case studies and stories of change to complement quantitative program data for M&E, reporting, learning, research, knowledge and communications production, highlighting WaterAid PNG’s work.
• Development and dissemination of organizational media & advocacy strategy, profile, pamphlets and other material promoting the country office work as well as strategy and values.

Qualification, Skills & Attributes

• Bachelor Degree in Journalism
• 3+ years prior experience in communication
• Understand the best practises of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, etc.
• Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content.
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team and engaging with partners and stakeholders
• Superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of communications, advocacy, public relations and marketing best practices
• Must be resourceful and take initiative with minimal direction
• A demonstrated professional approach in communication, promotion, media liaison and information provision with mainstream media platforms etc….

Interested applicants must submit the following documents all in one PDF file before the 05 June, 2024.

• An application letter addressing the essential person specification criteria outlined above (maximum 2 pages).
• A curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages). The CV must include three professional referees (referees will not be contacted until after interviews, with permission from the candidate).

WaterAid is committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, culture and experience. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will make any practical adjustments to enable people with a disability to participate fully in an inclusive working environment. Please let us know if require any special assistance in making your application or attending an interview.

Email applications to: pngcpjobs@wateraid.org.au with the subject line: “Application Communications Coordinator”.

Note: WaterAid is a child safe organization. The successful applicant will be required to comply with our child protection policy.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity!