Media & Communications Manager ECDF Tender in USA - 19281538

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Media & Communications Manager ECDF

Deadline: 14 Jan 2018

Posting Date: 23 Dec 2017

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 19281538

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Competition: ICB

Financier: Other Funding Agencies

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Tender Value: Refer Document

CPV Classification

79311410 - Economic impact assessment
79315000 - Social research services
79341200 - Advertising management services
79822500 - Graphic design services

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Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Media & Communications Manager ECDF.
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.
For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2, 500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35, 000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people`s lives.
Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
Project
The Education Capacity Development Facility (ECDF) provides technical, operational and logistical assistance to the education sector as prioritised by Australia and the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) at national and provincial levels. Information regarding the contribution of the Australian Government`s Education and Leadership Program to PNG needs to be communicated to the sector and wider audiences in new and innovative ways that can be readily understood by target audiences.
Role
ECDF is seeking to engage a Media & Communications Manager (M&C Manager) to facilitate greater knowledge to external stakeholders and the wider community of Australian-funded education activities in PNG, under the PNG-Australia Partnership. The M&C Manager will deliver publicity material relating to the Education and Leadership Program, including generating material for publication on social media and in a variety of printed and electronic formats. This will entail innovative and creative thinking, the sourcing of outside expertise, and working closely with a range of stakeholders.
The M&C Manager will be responsible for the ongoing implementation of the overall Media and Communications Strategy and a suite of program communication, promotion and public diplomacy activities across the education sector. They will co-ordinate and align communication activities with Australia`s other bilateral engagements in PNG.
The successful candidate will be employed on a full-time basis with a completion date of March 2018 with the possibility of extension. They will be located in the ECDF Office, Port Moresby.
Responsibilities
· Provide information to PNG audiences about education activities under the PNG-Australia Partnership is widely disseminated and generates positive interest;
· Ensure the products carry key messages as outlined by the Australian Government and all material is compliant with the branding and messaging requirements of the Australian Government;
· Materials produced are compliant with Australian Government`s child protection policy, gender, disability policy and other relevant social safeguards.
· Provide the AHC with a broad range of media and communication materials, including speeches, media releases, Facebook posts, Tweets, and success stories, as well as provide photographs, short video clips support and infographics
· Draft a 2018 Media and Communications Strategy for approval by AHC
· Design social media campaigns for both a PNG and Australian audience that showcase the PNG-Australia Partnership in education
· Provide media and communications support to the Australian High Commission.
· Prepare and manage media events coordinating with AHC;
· Respond to urgent or ad hoc communication, public diplomacy or promotional activity needs;
Requirements
Essential
· Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations, social sciences, international relations or a related field and/or comparable experience;
· At least five years` experience in Public Diplomacy including drafting speeches, media releases, promotional videos, media products for releasing on social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter, blogs and such at the national or international level;
· Strong writing skills with experience in writing for high level clients such as ambassadors and senior diplomats such as speeches, media releases and success stories;
· Demonstrated understanding of and experience in communications and promotions, marketing and advocacy for a range of audiences (ideally in international development);
· Demonstrated experience managing digital promotional campaigns specifically through social media platforms
· High level cross-cultural, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, adaptable to a wide variety of audiences;
· Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and ability to work effectively with senior management and as a part of a team to deliver results;
· Strong IT skills including in the use of current design and publication software; and
· Demonstrated ability to design and lay out communications materials (examples required at interview)
Desirable
· Experience in PNG or the Pacific and with contacts in media networks in Papua New Guinea;
· Demonstrated excellence in using digital photography to deliver an event (students learning, opening ceremonies, or installation of new equipment);
· Demonstrated experience in creating and editing short digital informational and promotional video clips; and
· Prior experience managing media and news conference events.

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