Senior Officer, Communication

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page. 

PURPOSE

The Senior Communication Officer will oversee GGGI's communication efforts in Indonesia, emphasizing behavior change for NASCLIM and EBC projects. Working with the communication team, the senior communication officer will provide strategy on behavior change by crafting tailored messages, selecting effective channels, and monitoring progress. He/She will conduct audience research to understand beliefs and barriers and create culturally sensitive messaging. By engaging in audience segmentation, they ensure relevance, and continuous evaluation allows data-driven adjustments. Collaboration with stakeholders and the application of behavioral science insights further enhance their role in achieving behavior change within the GGGI projects.

ENGAGEMENT

• Lead engagement with the communications department at HQ in Seoul and with local partners, ensuring that all communication products are aligned with GGGI's corporate communication policy and strategy.
• Lead engagement with stakeholders involved in NASCLIM and EBC, particularly the Canadian Embassy, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, and Peat and Mangrove Restoration Agency.
• Advises projects funded by GAC on the opportunities to improve outreach and promote program awareness.
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders in Indonesia and service providers.
• Monitor the response to GGGI's engagement efforts and advise the Country Representative and communications department at HQ in Seoul on opportunities to improve outreach and promote program awareness.

DELIVERY

• Develop a Communication Strategy and country-level communications plan with focus on NASCLIM and EBC projects. This strategy outlines how GGGI intends to communicate with the projects’ target audience or stakeholders, including audience analysis, message development, channels and tools, timing, budget, measurement and evaluation, and consistency.
• Identify and implement opportunities for country-level communications combined with the effective use of media channels to improve awareness of GGGI and the collaborative Green Growth Program (GGP) with the Government of Indonesia. This will include leading the internal processes related to publishing and disseminating knowledge products in a way that generates impact and effectively contributes to the outcomes of the projects, GGP and in line with GGGI’s global communication strategy.
• Employ a variety of ways and means to communicate and provide information in multiple formats to accommodate diverse needs for NASCLIM and EBC projects. All means of communication – from traditional methods to new technologies – must be used to reach and communicate with stakeholders wherever they are. Information must be available in multiple formats to ensure equal access.
• Support the GGGI Indonesia team with the development of Communication section in Annual Narrative Report and Annual Workplan for projects funded by GAC and GGP.
• Elevate GGGI's branding at national and sub-national levels and position GGGI as government's trusted advisor.
• Support and help drive the consistent incorporation of gender and social inclusion in all communication and knowledge sharing interventions.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENT

• Master's degree or equivalent in communications, international relations, or other related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience with international organizations or companies, including a good working knowledge of printed, visual, and web-based media (e-newsletters), including traditional and social media, publishing, and document design.
• Extensive work experience and proven record in communications, marketing, advocacy, policy, campaigns, strategic management.
• Demonstrate prior experience in developing a communications strategy, ideally in the development context.
• Experience in conservation, natural resource management, livelihoods, and/or social development projects would be an advantage.
• A keen interest and creativity in using innovative modern technologies to communicate key messages.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders, including government officials, donors, academicians, activists, communities, and private sectors.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A strategic and proactive attitude, especially when it comes to the development of news items and harnessing different media to promote the work of GGGI.
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint and other tools, event planning, and media engagement.
• Highly organized with a keen eye for detail and the ability to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multicultural teams.
• Strong oral and written English, and fluency in Indonesian are essential.
• Experience in the management of external service providers.
• Experience of working in an international organization or firm is a benefit although not essential.
• Experience or knowledge of the environment and sustainability is preferred.
• Experience with SharePoint and good IT skills are an advantage

 FUNCTIONAL

• Excellent communication, presentation, writing, and networking skills
• Ability to liaise and work fluidly and seamlessly with relevant units and staff
• Highly organized and able to effectively and efficiently multi-task and prioritize
• Dedicated team player, with result-oriented, pro-active, and creative mindset to solve problems.
• Able to perform duties on time and budget.
• Excellent multi-cultural literacy and interest in being a part of an international team.
• Takes a pro-active approach and work independently with minimum supervision to solve issues arising.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, especially to events that the Program is organizing or participating (occasional)
• Ability and willingness to work in a flexible and agile manner and deliver according to the demand of the Program.

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively support GGGI’s mission, vision and values.
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
• Excels at problem solving, asks questions and seeks support when needed, easily shares information and knowledge with others both internally as externally.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport and resolves conflict easily.
• Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.

 WORKING CONDITIONS

• Communication Senior Officer is an X9 grade level in GGGI’s National salary scale. Determination of base salary is subject to candidate's experience, academic background and internal equity.
• GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision. 
• GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.
• The chosen candidate is expected to be based in Jakarta, Indonesia and will report directly to the Country Representative of the GGGI Indonesia (also based in Jakarta).
• This is a national position and does not include relocation benefits.

Introduction and Background

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international inter-governmental organization with 48 Members and over 23 countries and regional integration organizations in the process of accession. GGGI is dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. With operations in 46 countries, including Indonesia since 2013, GGGI serves as an enabler and facilitator of Members’ transition into a low-carbon green economy. GGGI provides policy advice and technical support in the development of green growth plans, policies and regulations, mobilization of green investments, implementation of green growth projects, and development of local capacities and knowledge sharing. 

GGGI’s work in Indonesia focuses on supporting the government in sustainable landscapes, which centers on sustaining healthy and functioning forests, agrarian landscapes, waterways, coastal, and marine ecosystems. Currently, GGGI is preparing two projects funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), namely “Nature-based Solutions for Climate-smart Livelihoods in Mangrove Landscapes’ (NASCLIM) and “Enabling Blue Carbon” (EBC). Both projects prioritize effective communication as the bridge that connects information and motivation with actual changes in behavior. In this context, the Senior Communication Officer plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and evaluating behavior change campaigns within both projects and making a positive impact on the project's goals and outcomes.