DT Global / Pacific Australia Skills (Fiji-based): Communications Manager: 2025/199
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Pacific Vacancies Announcement No. 2025/199 ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ? ? ? Communications Manager ?
? ? Program Background Pacific Australia Skills?is a significant Australian investment which stands to make a major contribution to supporting social and economic growth in the region through strengthening the skills and training sector across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of 17 years of Australian Government support for skills and training in the Pacific. ? About DT Global For more information, please see? ? About the Role The Communications Manager will contribute to the delivery of clear communications, highlighting Pacific Australia Skills’ achievements, impact and learnings and Australia’s support for skills and training to improve economies and livelihoods. ? Roles and Responsibilities? · In collaboration with the Communications Lead, manage the outputs of the Communications and Branding Strategy and Action Plan to promote Australia’s role in the region. · Support the Communications Lead to engage closely with DFAT and partners to understand their communication priorities. This will require ongoing responsiveness to DFAT needs and a focus on proactively fostering positive relationships with government and non-government stakeholders and managing a range of public diplomacy initiatives. · Manage the development and delivery of a range of communication products for the program. This will include working closely with the MEL team to promote reflection and learning across stakeholders, and the program. · Work with the DT Global Communications team and program team, and manage short-term consultants, as needed, to develop and deliver communications and learning products, strategies, and other outputs for a range of audiences. These will include (but are not limited to): fact sheets, case studies, social media content and meeting/conference materials. · Ensure adherence to DFAT branding and style guidelines and accessibility good practice in all communications materials.? · Support and lead management of high-profile events and provide surge support where needed on administration and logistics for program activities.? · Identify, manage and mitigate any risks (political, social, etc) associated with media and communications. · Provide secretariat functions for the Program’s governance mechanisms. ?? · Convene key stakeholders, including Australian government agencies, for program reflection and learning, and document and communicate program outcomes.? · Manage the development of training products to support partnerships as needed. · Deliver training on communications to program personnel and partners as needed. · Contribute to developing harmonious working relationships with DFAT, colleagues and key stakeholders, and assist to build the profile and reputation of Pacific Australia Skills.? · As a member of the program team, contribute to: integration of GEDSI, First Nation perspectives, environmental considerations and other cross-cutting issues; supporting the measurement of results and production of reports.? · Other tasks and duties as required to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of Pacific Australia Skills. ? ? About You ? Selection Criteria ? Essential Experience and Knowledge · A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience with developing and managing the creation of communications across a variety of mediums, including photography, desktop publishing, graphic and web design and social media. · Exceptional attention to detail and ability to ensure high quality communication products, including coherence in branding and marking and incorporation of accessibility features. Experience in Australian and Pacific region and Timor-Leste settings a plus.? · Demonstrated experience in brokering positive stakeholder relationships and convening partners from multiple sectors. · Strong project management and organisational skills, including data and information management, events management, and stakeholder management.? · Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.? ? Desirable · Highly developed interpersonal and cross-cultural skills. · Familiarity and comfort with applying monitoring, evaluation, reflection and learning principles and tools. Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position:?
? Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. ? DT Global strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities. People with lived experience of the regions in which Pacific Australia Skills operates are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global ? ? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: ? ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC provides this vacancy announcement to those specialists on our database who have provided us with an email address and who have voluntarily subscribed. Unless otherwise indicated, ECO-CONSULT PACIFIC is not and will not be involved in the selection process, nor in any of the negotiations for the position, and will not claim any charges from the specialists. ? ? ? |
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