ASSOCIATION COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Functional overview

The position of Association Communications Officer (ACO) is critical in ensuring the interactivity of communication amongst our internal stakeholders and has shared responsibility with the Association Network and Engagement Officer (ANEO) on stimulating associative dynamics among members through direct and indirect exchange of topics relevant to oranization’s social missions.

The main responsibilities of a Association Communications Officer include:

• Responsible for overall content creation and circulation of association updates and communications and maintenance of associative presence on all relevant platforms in the Movement
• Ensure coherence and synergy on internal associative communications between all stakeholders
• Foster meaningful membership engagement that encourages members to take ownership of the Association through effective communications.
• Regular internal communication with members with purpose of inspiring participation and contribution and establish communication links with and between members
• Develop and implement all Associative communications related strategies and plans
• Safeguard safe space for associative debates and discussions and proactively promote information transparency between the executives and the association
• Jointly responsible for ensuring meaningful discussions through the organisation and implementation of all associative events
• Support the workings and strong connection that bridges the members, current and ex-organization employees, the Association Team, the Associative Life Working Group (ALWG), the Board and the executives (HK offices and regional operations)
• Ensure that key activities, issues and development of the Movement, and regional/local community are kept track of by the Association and the Board

To apply for the role, you must have the following:

• Bachelor degree or relevant work experience
• Genuine interest in, understanding of and commitment to the humanitarian principles, social mission, operations, and challenges of the organization
• 3 years working experience preferably in communications, graphical design, event management, or relevant areas; preferably 1 year NGO experience
• Knowledge of, and interest in governance issues and the values of non-governmental organization
• Experience in event planning and/or project management
• Excellent communication skills including public speaking, networking, cross-cultural awareness and sound knowledge of using communication tools
• Excellent oral and written fluency in English
• A self-starter with stress tolerance, flexibility ability to handle large volumes of work, and track multiple projects and support multiple groups or activities at any one time
• Flexibility to work additional/out of hours as necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role and willingness to undertake travel
• Excellent oral and written fluency Bahasa/Tagalog/other Southeast Asian languages (preferred)