Communications Coordinator

Mekong Institute Vacancy Announcement

Communications Coordinator

Mekong Institute

MI is an intergovernmental organization that contributes to regional cooperation and integration through capacity development, dialogue, and advocacy for the acceleration of sustainable socioeconomic development and poverty alleviation in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).

Founded and represented by Cambodia, P.R. China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, MI’s strategies are aligned with the core tenets of the GMS Cooperation Program Strategic Framework 2030, ASEAN Economic Community, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

MI supports these frameworks through the implementation of projects across the areas of Agricultural Development and Commercialization, Trade and Investment Facilitation, and Sustainable Energy and Environment, while addressing issues of social inclusion and vulnerability, digital economy and innovation, and labor mobility to cement holistic and sustainable development impacts in the subregion and beyond.

Communications Coordinator, Communications and Knowledge Management (CKM) Unit

We are seeking a Communications Coordinator for Communication and Knowledge Management (CKM) Unit, reporting to the CKM Manager, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for writing MI’s communications and publications, including press releases, the Annual Report, the newsletter, and other public relations documents. This involves working in close collaboration with the Programs and senior management for information exchange and verification, in order to shape the content of communications to the target audiences. S/he additionally works with other CKM staffs for the technical implementation of communications and publications.

Main deliverables, responsibilities and tasks

Key deliverables

• High quality communication and publication documents that are accurate, interesting and informative, and follow MI’s branding and graphic guidelines
• Communication resources for all major MI events
• Quality control of branding and creativity in communication outputs

Main responsibilities and tasks

I. Support and implement MI Communication Strategy and Plan

• Write, proof-read and edit press releases, newsletters, speeches and other documents of MI publications
• Oversee, edit and respond to MI social media and MI website
• Manage the creative conceptualization of promotional materials such as brochures, booklets, and exhibit materials
• Coordinate production schedules and maintain relationships with graphic designers, printers and photographers
• Support in event organization
• Assist in implementing MI’s branding and marketing strategic plans
• Any other reasonable task requested by Manager.

II. Support and implement communication activities for external projects such as ASEAN Climate Resilient Network (CRN) Secretariat, GMS Knowledge Network, among others, as per the workplan. Foreseen activities include but not limited to:

• Write and upload new articles for website and/ or social media
• Support in event organization such as meeting, workshop or training
• Produce PR or communication materials for the target audience
• Promote knowledge sharing and networking among the target audience

Required qualifications, skills and experience

Essential

• Master degree in communications, journalism, English, development, or other relevant fields
• Strong writing skills, and ability to adapt message content to multiple audiences
• Proven ability in use of high-level English language skills in written form
• Proven knowledge in graphic design techniques and software applications is a plus
• Strong presentation skills
• Proven ability to work in a team and to coordinate with others
• Proficient user of all Microsoft Office applications
• Prior experience in development cooperation, international or inter-governmental organization is an asset
• Willingness to live and work in Khon Kaen
• Willingness to travel within the GMS if required

Desirable

• Experience in communications, writing, journalism, marketing materials production, graphic design, behavior change communication
• Knowledge of GMS and development issues
• Skills in any of the GMS country languages

If you have the skills and experience to exceed in this position, and are passionate about equitable and inclusive economic growth in GMS, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by September 24, 2022, titled ‘Communications Coordinator’.

Please note that the closing date is midnight Bangkok, Thailand time and only applications successful in progressing to the next stage will be responded to.