Information, Communication and Publication (ICP) Programme Manager
โดย : FORUM-ASIA เมื่อ : 29/05/2008 02:05 PM
Job Announcement
Position
Information, Communication and Publication (ICP) Programme Manager
Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Employment Duration
- Two years, contract renewable subject to successful performance evaluation.
- Subject to 3 months probation at the beginning of contract
Salary & Benefits
- A competitive salary in local currency will be offered according to the successful candidate's experience and qualifications
- Health and Accidental Insurance
- Other benefits as specified in Staff's Rules and Regulations and Financial Rules and Regulations
- Salary may be adjusted after the successful completion of three month probation depending on performance evaluation.
Closing date
25 June 2008
Interview Dates
After 26 June 2008
About the Organization
As a membership-based regional human rights organization, FORUM-ASIA works to promote and protect all human rights including the right to development through collaboration and cooperation among human rights defenders and organizations in Asia.
Founded in 1991, FORUM-ASIA is committed to building an alternative society that is peaceful, just, equitable and ecologically sustainable; where all human rights of all individuals, groups and peoplesin particular, the poor, marginalized and discriminated peopleare fully respected and realized in accordance with internationally accepted human rights norms and standards.
FORUM-ASIA, as a NGO in Consultative Status with the UN, also advocates human rights issues through engagement with governments, inter-governmental organizations and the UN for better promotion and protection of all human rights.
FORUM-ASIA presently has 40 member organizations in 15 countries in South Asia, Southeast and Northeast Asia and its regional Secretariat is located in Bangkok, Thailand
Summary of the Programme
The Information, Communication and Publication (ICP) Programme develops FORUM-ASIA communications strategies and enhances the effectiveness of organizational information management and communication systems including media relations and publications.
ICP Programme staff consists of a Programme Manager and two Programme Officers working on IT maintenance, website, publication and editing of FORUM-ASIA's documents and public statements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED) through the Deputy Executive Director (DED),
The Information, Communication and Publication Programme (ICP) Manager in cooperation with other ICP staff shall:
Common Tasks
-Oversee the production of FORUM-ASIA's e-Newsletter.
-Oversee the production of the Secretariat Newsletter (FORUM-ASIA News)
-Initiate and/maintain FORUM-ASIA's programme specific or thematic e-newsletters in cooperation with relevant programme staff.
-Oversee the production of quarterly newsletter Asian --Human Rights Defenders (AHRD).
-Develop public communication strategies
-Coordinate the distribution of FORUM-ASIA's public information via mainstream and alternative media channels as well as other relevant civil society e-groups and emailing lists.
-Coordinate, including writing and editing, articles for FORUM-ASIA's website and liaise with the webmaster on the upload and publication of such articles on the web.
-Edit and proof-read FORUM-ASIA documents.
-Develop, maintain, constantly improve and ensure staff complies with FORUM-ASIA's writing and editing guidelines and house-style.
Basic Qualifications and Criteria
Education :
Bachelor's degree or higher in communication, journalism, publishing or equivalent work experience;
And/or
Bachelor's degree or higher in the field of human rights or related subjects such as politics, social sciences, international relations, international law, development studies or Asian studies.
Competence :
-Mature personality; ability to work in a multicultural setting and demanding working environment with cross programme coordination.
-Self-motivated, disciplined, positive attitude, flexibility in thinking and multi-tasking ability.
-Ability to work under pressure and manage team's deadlines.
- Understanding the need and use of best practices for storage and management of online content.
- Strong technical aptitude and expertise with MS office tools (including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Outstanding editing skills including excellent knowledge in proper grammar and punctuation, and willingness to comply with FORUM-ASIA's house-style.
- Ability to write or re-write articles which are concise, compelling and in line with FORUM-ASIA's perspective.
-Abilities to work in a team, train and supervise new associates (interns/volunteers) with clarity regarding output quality and deadline.
Experience :
-Minimum five years work experience in the field of communications or a related human rights fieldpreferably both national and regional/international.
-Preferably a minimum of three years work communication/editorial experience in organization/ programme/ project management in a regional/ international NGO.
-Well versed in all aspects of organization communication and media relations.
-Familiarity with aspects of online communications including web development and writing for the web.
-Understanding about the overall socio-political situation as well as human rights situation in Asia.
Skills :
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both in oral and written English.
-Excellent editing skills.
-Strong communication, research and analytical skills and the ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources.
-Excellent creative/journalistic writing skills and a creative approach to communications.
-Strong ability to harness and maintain good relations with media agencies and other relevant institutions and civil society organizations.
Application Procedure
Those who are interested in the job are requested to fill in the Job Application Form and return the form by email together with a self-introduction letter and two recommendation letters (one from one of the member organizations of FORUM ASIA). Contact details of FORUM-ASIA's member organizations can be obtained at www.forum-asia.org. Kindly send your application to:
applications@forum-asia.org before 25 June 2008
The successful candidate will be contacted for an interview to be conducted in Bangkok after 26 June 2008 and the interview may include a written or practical test.
