Communications Officer

Communications Officer

SPC – Secretariat of the Pacific Community

Suva, Fiji

The role

Communications Officer will be responsible for working closely with internal and external counterparts to ensure there is efficient and effective communications and suitable visibility of all activities, projects and programmes implemented by the SPC Land Resources Genetic Resources Pillar. The incumbent is also responsible for the development, dissemination and management of communication and knowledge products and for coordinating relevant communication-related events.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Coordinate and manage visibility and communication:
  • Lead Pillar One’s contribution towards implementing the LRD and SPC’s communication strategies and plans for the relevant projects in collaboration with programme staff and project partners/countries;
  • Develop appropriate content for media and communications products;
  • Actively seek and secure opportunities to promote the work of the Genetic Resources Pillar through traditional media and social media;
  • Provide visibility support for projects through relevant communication and medial platforms.
• Coordinate and manage information and knowledge production:
  • Collaborate with the ICKM Adviser, LRD communications team and Knowledge Management officer on the management and production of knowledge products;
  • Work with technical teams within the Genetic Resources Pillar and across projects and relevant divisions on the development and dissemination of technical briefs.
• Support effective advocacy, outreach and new partnerships:
  • Establish and maintain linkages and relationships with relevant stakeholders, including media outlets;
  • Promote links and collaboration with technical and communication teams across relevant SPC programmes and divisions;
  • Provide support for LRD divisional communications and knowledge aligned to SPC and donor and partner communications guidelines;
  • Work collaboratively with other LRD communications officers and the ICKM Adviser.
• Contribute to the development of tools and approaches to support communication, visibility, and knowledge management:
  • Develop user-friendly tools and systems to support the Genetic Resources teams in communication and visibility;
  • In consultation with the LRD Knowledge management officer and ICKM Adviser, develop user-friendly tools and systems to support the coordination of knowledge collation in line with the LRD ICKM strategy.

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field such as communications, journalism, media relations or equivalent body of knowledge and experience.

Technical expertise

• At least 5 years communications related experience in a regional or international context;
• Experience in digital communications;
• Proven experience in designing a range of communication materials and multimedia products;
• Social media management experience;
• Experience drafting, implementing, and monitoring communications strategies;
• Ability to convey complex messages to different audiences;
• Photography and video skills;
• Excellent verbal and writing skills and an eye for detail;
• Experience working in the Pacific region and with donor projects;
• Strong team player;
• Knowledge of the Pacific context, preferably in the agriculture and forestry sectors and related emerging issues.

Language skills

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.

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