Hivos is an international organisation that seeks new solutions to
persistent global issues. With smart projects in the right places, we
oppose discrimination, inequality, abuse of power and the unsustainable use
of our planet’s resources. Our primary focus is achieving structural
change. This is why we cooperate with innovative businesses, citizens and
their organisations. We share a dream with them of sustainable economies
and inclusive societies. For its Hivos seeks qualified candidates for the
position of:
Title : Consultant Communication for Sustainable Diet for
All (SD4All) Program
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Report to : Regional Advocacy Officer for Sustainable Diets for
All
Duration : 3.5 months (start in July 2020)
*Background*
In January 2016, Hivos together with IIED launched a 5-year strategic
partnership with the Dutch Government to transform the food system and
promote sustainable diets.
Sustainable diets are healthy and diverse, respectful of ecosystems,
culturally acceptable and economically fair and affordable for all.
Together with civil society organizations, the programme aims to influence
the policies and practices of governments and the private sector.
The program supports civil society organizations to increase their capacity
to influence policy and practices of market and government actors through
citizen research, action and related advocacy to promote sustainable diets
for all.
The program also supports civil society organizations to work with
frontrunner movements, companies, local governments and the media to
generate change at both the producer and consumer level. It will engage
with small scale producers, food service providers (from retailers to
restaurants), governments, academia, private sector and other civil society
organizations to create coalitions of the willing for resilient and diverse
regions and cities.
Since the program will end in December 2020, there is a need to further
document the achievements and the stories from the field. The consultant
will work closely with Communication Officer Hivos Southeast Asia who will
ensure communication products are in line with Hivos communication
guidelines and share Hivos values of humanity.
*Objective*
The Communication and Knowledge Management Consultant develops
communication materials – focusing on storytelling with human interests -
on (and where possible disseminates) a number of past, recent, and upcoming
events and activities throughout the regions where SD4All projects are
being implemented, namely Jember and Kapuas Hulu regencies, Southeast
Sulawesi province, as well as potential linkages with activities under the
Switch Asia Local Harvest (in collaboration with SD4All) project that
include, among others, Jakarta, Bandung, and Yogyakarta.
The Consultant will also provide support in managing the knowledge,
information, and materials (stories, documentations, publications etc.) by
Hivos and partners, and to provide coaching clinic/training for partners on
‘stories of change’.
Furthermore, the Consultant will also support in supervising and/or
translate communication and campaign products for broader audience (all
communication products need to be in both Indonesian and English) as well
as to ensure inclusivity in each communication/campaign materials through
content and structure of the products.
*Deliverable(s)*
• Improving four stories of change already drafted by partners and
provide input for potential new information
• Dissemination of the products
• Support GBDI in finalizing layout of chef manual based on Hivos
branding guidelines
• Support two of the partners to create a story of change for each
(in English and Indonesian) and dissemination of the products
• A video graphic on the program’s achievements in the five years of
implementation
• A news item/story about one of the city-based sustainable food
platforms for the World Food Day
A narrative report that includes documentation on the whole process,
including results, evaluation, database on knowledge products, and
recommendations for improvement
*Qualifications and Experiences : *
We are seeking an Indonesian person or a team (preferably based in Greater
Jakarta area) with the following qualities:
• Affinity for Hivos’ vision and mission and are driven by a strong
motivation to contribute to real and lasting change.
• Knowledge of and experience in the field of international
development cooperation and excellent skills in the development and
implementation of communication strategies.
• Interest and knowledge in sustainable food issues.
• Know how to reach your target groups through innovative and
conventional media.
• "Experience with content management systems, and preferably with
layout and graphic design image editing in producing visual communications
including video graphics is a must."
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Full professional proficiency of writing articles in English and
Bahasa.
• 5 years of working experience, in particular with corporate
communication and campaigning, copywriting for another similar website and
use of social media.
• Strong communicator in both English and Bahasa.
• Innovative and flexible and able to work in a complex environment
with multiple stakeholders and international partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Ability to perform tasks and produce communications materials based
on certain organizational strategy, values and guidelines
*How to apply?*
To apply for this consultancy position please submit your CV, a cover
letter, your proposal, including budget (for a team, the application team
includes team members and roles, as well as company profile if any),
writing and video graphic sample links in English to: hr.sea@xxxxxxxxx and
cc to: spaath@xxxxxxxxx no later than *24 June 2020*, with email
subject: *Communication
Consultant SD4All*
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
For more information about Hivos Southeast Asia, visit
https://www.hivos.org/
