I. Position Information
Job code title : Communication Officer
Supervisor : Team Leader for Protecting Human Rights Defenders for Sustainable
Development in Indonesia Program and Communication Specialist
II. Organizational Context
As Indonesia advances through post-reformation era into a progressive phase in
respecting, protecting and fulfilling human rights, measureable actions in
defending human rights defenders are crucially needed. Current legal framework
in Indonesia does not regulate clearly regarding who can be classified as human
rights defender and the protection mechanism to safeguard them while conducting
their duty and role in society. Although substantially speaking, the essence of
human rights defender is embedded in many laws and regulations such as
Indonesian Constitution, Law 9/1998 on Freedom of Expression in Public, Law
39/1999 on Human Rights, Law 26/2000 on Human Rights Court, Law 23/2002 on
Child Protection, Law Law Number 24/2003 on Constitutional Court, Law Number
13/2006 on Protection of Witnesses and Victims, and so on.
The need of formulating an effective and efficient protection mechanism for
human rights defender is as quintessential as disseminating information
regarding the situation, condition and challenges that human rights defender
faces in daily basis to the society. The purpose of distributing said
information is to increase public’s knowledge and awareness about human rights
in general and also as a form of public information to further develop public’s
political participation.
In order to achieve aforementioned objectives, a Communication Officer needs to
be recruited who will work under the guidance of Communication Officer & Team
Leader for Protecting Human Rights Defenders for Sustainable Development in
Indonesia Program. He/She reinforces the capacity of the Partnership to:
a) implement effective communication messages internally and externally
pertaining the mandate and work of the organization through the use of
appropriate information media, advocacy approaches and communication tools, and
b) Implement strategic media campaign regarding human rights defenders’ issues,
according to the needs of the project through variety of communication tools,
collaboration with medias and other organizations.
III. Functions / Key Results Expected
Main Functions:
- Creating publication planning and strategies to disseminate program’s
achievements;
- Provide a continuous data update on human rights and human rights
defenders condition in local, national and international level
- Strengthen program’s and Kemitraan’s media relations and information
distribution;
- Manage Human Rights Defenders Knowledge System, an online knowledge
platform for human rights defenders information;
- Create and publish publication materials as deemed necessary for the
program, to support program’s partners and Kemitraan;
- Produce photos, videos, infographics, layouts and other relevant
communication materials to support program’s achievement;
- Provide technical support in organizing public events;
- Collect information and lesson learned from partners of the program;
- Provide inputs and comments as necessary on various communication products
created by partners;
- Conduct other relevant communication related job as deemed necessary by
the program
IV. Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on effective and efficient functioning of the
Partnership strategy in communication and campaign aspects in human rights
defender project, including Partnership’s positioning as a key driver of
governance reform in Indonesia.
V. Competencies
Corporate Responsibility & teamwork :
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling professional values and ethical
standards
- Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the
Partnership
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity
and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies : Coordination Effectiveness
Ability to work on the design and implementation of communication and resource
mobilization activities, including systematic approaches to build and maintain
strategic partnerships with key donors.
Management and Leadership
- Focuses on impact and result for the client
- Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
- Capacity to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or
situations;
- evaluates information accurately and identifies key issues required to
resolve problems
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive
attitude
- Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
- Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
- Manages conflict and stress, remaining composed and working as a mediator
in crisis or antagonistic situations
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
- Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
- Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior
Education :Minimum Bachelor degree (S1) in communication, public relations,
journalism, business administration, management, social science or other
subject of relevance
Experience :Minimum 2 years of work experience in public relations,
advertising, campaign, and media. Good communications and interpersonal skills.
Experience in international, multilateral and development organizations is an
advantage.
Language Requirements : Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia, Intermediate to Advanced
English (active and passive).
For more information about this vacancy please check our website at: Kemitraan
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Kemitraan
Partneship for Governance Reform
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To apply for this position please submit your CV to: bit.ly/hris-recruitment
no later than 24 December 2020. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
