Communication and Engagement Wolbachia Lead, Local Position, Dili, Timor-Leste

ABOUT MENZIES:As one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies School of Health Research continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:The Communication and Engagement Manager applies high-level marketing and communications expertise to deliver a mass communications campaign that achieves public acceptance for the release of Wolbachia mosquitoes in Dili. This includes adapting and implementing the campaign strategy to meet specific engagement and branding outcomes, through management of an internal communications and engagement team and external contractors. The Communication and Engagement Manager ensures that the campaign supports the successful implementation of the project, is aligned with the WMP’s public acceptance model global brand, GEDSI minimum standards and meets required timeframes, budgets, objectives and quality measures.SELECTION CRITERIA:1. Qualifications:Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing large, effective communications campaigns to meet specific outcomes.Experience in delivering the communications components of major projects, with demonstrated ability in identifying stakeholders, through knowledge of existing local networks in the areas, and implementing activities to keep them informed;Knowledge of community engagement issues and an understanding of their implications for the development, implementation and evaluation of community engagement plans;Knowledge of project management, including setting goals, identifying audiences, planning tasks and resources, developing systems and procedures to track progress, and budgeting;Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to solve issues in response to changing work environments and demands, negotiate, provide advice and liaise with a range of individuals and agencies;Demonstrated use of research, consultation and stakeholder mapping to inform plans;Demonstrated success in a not-for-profit, health-related marketing or community engagement roles;Experience managing community engagement projects including social research, stakeholder engagement, issues management systems and advisory groups;Excellent oral and written communication skills, with sufficient proficiency in English and Tetun/Portuguese.2. Essential Criteria: Relevant qualification in communication, marketing or social impact; or extensive experience and management expertise within the marketing and communications field or stakeholder engagement field.3. Desirable Criteria: Experience in public health and or community engagement for public acceptance campaigns. Please download and see a full list of Primary Responsibilities and Statement of Duties of Communication and Engagement Wolbachia Lead in the position description below. How To Apply:To apply for this position, please refer to http://careers.menzies.edu.au/ and select / click on the Communication and Engagement Wolbachia Lead, Local Position, Dili, Timor-Leste role.Applicants are required to provide the following support documents:Updated Resume/CV with three referencesCover LetterA statement addressing the selection criteriaCopy of Electoral/BI cardCopy of Good behavior certificate (kelakuan baik)Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Closing date:  24th November 2024Antonio FernandesHR OfficerEmail: antonio.fernandes@menzies.edu.auMenzies Timor-Leste is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace and gender equality. Government employees recommended to seek support from immediate supervisor.Communication and Engagement Wolbachia Lead - Position Description AUD Dili

Communication and Engagement Wolbachia Lead, Local Position, Dili, Timor-Leste

  • Fixed Term Full-time Role, Based in Dili, Timor-Leste
  • Excellent Career Progression
  • Excellent Work Environment and Teamwork

ABOUT MENZIES:

As one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies School of Health Research continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

 SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The Communication and Engagement Manager applies high-level marketing and communications expertise to deliver a mass communications campaign that achieves public acceptance for the release of Wolbachia mosquitoes in Dili. This includes adapting and implementing the campaign strategy to meet specific engagement and branding outcomes, through management of an internal communications and engagement team and external contractors. 

The Communication and Engagement Manager ensures that the campaign supports the successful implementation of the project, is aligned with the WMP’s public acceptance model global brand, GEDSI minimum standards and meets required timeframes, budgets, objectives and quality measures.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Qualifications:

  1. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing large, effective communications campaigns to meet specific outcomes.
  2. Experience in delivering the communications components of major projects, with demonstrated ability in identifying stakeholders, through knowledge of existing local networks in the areas, and implementing activities to keep them informed;
  3. Knowledge of community engagement issues and an understanding of their implications for the development, implementation and evaluation of community engagement plans;
  4. Knowledge of project management, including setting goals, identifying audiences, planning tasks and resources, developing systems and procedures to track progress, and budgeting;
  5. Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to solve issues in response to changing work environments and demands, negotiate, provide advice and liaise with a range of individuals and agencies;
  6. Demonstrated use of research, consultation and stakeholder mapping to inform plans;
  7. Demonstrated success in a not-for-profit, health-related marketing or community engagement roles;
  8. Experience managing community engagement projects including social research, stakeholder engagement, issues management systems and advisory groups;
  9. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with sufficient proficiency in English and Tetun/Portuguese.

2. Essential Criteria: Relevant qualification in communication, marketing or social impact; or extensive experience and management expertise within the marketing and communications field or stakeholder engagement field.

3. Desirable Criteria: Experience in public health and or community engagement for public acceptance campaigns.

 

Please download and see a full list of Primary Responsibilities and Statement of Duties of Communication and Engagement Wolbachia Lead in the position description below.

 

How To Apply:

To apply for this position, please refer to http://careers.menzies.edu.au/ and select / click on the Communication and Engagement Wolbachia Lead, Local Position, Dili, Timor-Leste role.

Applicants are required to provide the following support documents:

  • Updated Resume/CV with three references
  • Cover Letter
  • A statement addressing the selection criteria
  • Copy of Electoral/BI card
  • Copy of Good behavior certificate (kelakuan baik)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:  24th November 2024

Antonio Fernandes

HR Officer

Email: antonio.fernandes@menzies.edu.au

Menzies Timor-Leste is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace and gender equality. Government employees recommended to seek support from immediate supervisor.

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