PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER, JAKARTA - AusAID

DUTY STATEMENT

PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER, JAKARTA

POSITION NUMBER :
DEPARTMENT : AusAID
POST : Jakarta
SECTION : Development Cooperation Section
LOCAL DESIGNATION : Senior Program Manager - Broadband SPM
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Australian-based Officer

About AusAID

AusAID advises the Australian Government on international development
policy and manages Australia’s overseas aid program. AusAID’s work
contributes to a global commitment to achieve the Millennium Development
Goals which seek to:
o halve the number of people living in extreme poverty and hunger
o ensure that all children receive primary education
o promote sexual equality and give women a stronger voice
o reduce child death rates
o improve the health of mothers
o combat HIV & AIDS, malaria and other diseases
o make sure the environment is protected
o build a global partnership for those working in development.

Australia’s development assistance is primarily provided to the Asia-Pacific
region, with support also provided to countries and regions in South Asia,
North Asia, Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa. AusAID also responds on
behalf of the Australian Government to emergencies and disasters that
occur in developing countries.

AusAID’s head office is in Canberra and is strongly complemented by its field
offices around the world, including in Jakarta. AusAID works in close
partnership with Australian and foreign government officials, international
and multilateral organisations (including the United Nations, World Bank and
Asian Development Bank), the private sector, non-government and
community organisations, and civil society. We also work with many more
companies and organisations which help us design and deliver important
programs of assistance.

About the Indonesia development assistance program

The development assistance program to Indonesia is Australia’s largest and
the Australian and Indonesian Governments are committed to working
together to alleviate poverty and promote regional peace, stability and
prosperity. The program is branded as the Australia Indonesia Partnership,
reflecting that Australia’s development assistance is delivered in line with
Indonesia’s priorities and that Australia works in partnership with Indonesia
at the national, provincial and district levels to improve service delivery and
systems. The program is delivered in Jakarta (and several Indonesian field
offices), with policy, coordination and performance managed from
Canberra.

The Indonesia Group has a Public Affairs Unit that develops and implements communication strategies to support AusAID and the Australian Government's communication objectives by providing information and fostering support for the development assistance program in Indonesia. The Australian Government is committed to engaging Australian audiences on the importance of Australia’s aid program, while public affairs at post supports program implementation and public diplomacy.

The Public Affairs Unit provides public affairs support and advice to the Indonesia program in Indonesia and Canberra, AusAID’s corporate Communication Section, and to the Foreign Minister and Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance through their offices, including on the management of media issues. The unit liaises with and provides information to key stakeholders in Indonesia and Australia through the media, community engagement strategies, publications and the AusAID internet site.

Job Description

The Public Affairs Manager, Jakarta will be responsible for managing public affairs in Indonesia, including managing a small team of public affairs officers. A Public Affairs Manager is based with the program in Canberra to manage public affairs for Australian audiences and develop the multi-year public diplomacy plan in line with the Australia Indonesia Partnership Country Strategy. These roles are jointly responsible for delivery of the public affairs program and work closely together.

You will have a range of responsibilities under the general direction of the
Chief Operating Officer, including:
• contributing to the development of the multi-year public diplomacy strategy for the Indonesia program and developing, implementing and evaluating annual public diplomacy plans, in coordination with the Public Affairs Manager, Canberra
• providing public affairs support and advice in an original, creative and
professional manner, including managing media issues and enquiries,
managing events including high level visits, organising proactive media
coverage and contributing to disaster responses
• monitoring good and emergent public affairs practices, particularly in
the development sector, and providing strategic advice to management
and staff to support the delivery of the Indonesia program
• managing a team that researches, prepares, writes and edits a range of
public affairs materials, such as media releases, talking points,
publications and electronic media, and undertaking these tasks
• managing, leading and developing a team of public affairs staff and
fostering teamwork with the Public Affairs Manager Canberra, program
staff, DFAT staff at post particularly the public affairs team, and
corporate communication staff
• developing and maintaining effective liaison with international, national
and regional media representatives, particularly with Australian foreign
correspondents in Indonesia
• implementing and advising on public affairs with other government
departments, the Government of Indonesia, managing contractors, other
donors and non-government organisations, as required
• managing a budget and contracts.

Eligibility/ Other requirements

The duties of this position will require a security clearance at Secret level.
To obtain this level of security clearance, you must be an Australian citizen.
The Agency will determine your suitability for access to classified materials,
having regard to all relevant information, including any assessment by ASIO.
Qualifications and/or extensive experience in public affairs/media are
required. Bahasa language skills would be beneficial.

Selection Criteria
Important: The Selection Criteria are used to assess an applicant’s
suitability for a position. Applicants must provide a statement of claims
addressing the selection criteria below. Statements should detail
suitability to perform the duties of the position including personal
qualities, experience, skills and knowledge relative to the selection
criteria.

1. Demonstrated experience in public affairs and/or the media and a strategic and innovative approach to developing, implementing and evaluating public relations and communication strategies, including an ability to generate publicity and manage the media
2. Highly effective communication, negotiation and representation skills, and strong writing and editing skills
3. Effective leadership and management skills (including change management)
4. Knowledge of Australia's International Development Cooperation Program, and of key economic, political, social and cultural issues in development assistance
5. Judgment, flexibility, responsiveness, ability to work in a cross-cultural
environment, ability to work under pressure, set priorities, meet deadlines, and a demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes and motivate co-workers.

NB: All AusAID employees must demonstrate a commitment to the APS Code of Conduct and Values, as well as to workplace diversity, occupational health and safety and employee participation principles and have appropriate cross-cultural sensitivities.

Others

Your application should include:
• A curriculum vitae (resume) of no more than 2 pages
• A statement (no more than half a page per criterion) in support of your
application, briefly describing how you consider yourself suitable against
each of the selection criteria, using the Selection Criteria as headings.
• The names, addresses and phone numbers of at least two referees.
Should you be successful in gaining an interview, the Selection
Committee may require you to obtain referee reports from current and
former supervisors who are able to comment on your work performance.

Starting monthly salary for the position will be in the range of Rp
46,012,299. Applications may be directed to Recruitment Officer at the
following email address: hrindo@ausaid. gov.au.

Please include the following title in the subject line Reference : Public
Affairs Manager. All applications should be lodged by Saturday, 9 August
2008. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

For further information on this position, please contact Louisa Cass, Public
Affairs Manager, Indonesia Group on 0812 108 3816 from Monday, 28 July
2008. For more information on AusAID as well as the staffing package for
successful candidates, please visit our website
http://www.indo.ausaid.gov.au