Full-Time POLICY, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Job Description
Main purpose of job:
Policy Officer: to monitor, analyse and report on policy and political developments in Vanuatu, relevant to UK priorities.
Communication Officer: to lead on public diplomacy for the High Commission, including through social and traditional media, visits and events
Project Management: to lead on on the Chevening scholarship programme and management of small development projects.
Roles and responsibilities/ what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
Policy Officer (40%):
Develop and maintain a local network of stakeholders and policy influencers including in government, parliament and relevant civil society organisations
Provide advice and insight to the High Commissioner on policy and political developments in Vanuatu, relevant to UK priorities and interests.
Write or contribute to reporting for UK colleagues in London or the Pacific region.
Communications (30%):
Devise and implement internal and external communication plans for the British High Commission.
Develop social and print media content to support UK objectives in Vanuatu.
Contribute speech content for deployment by the High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner, including occasional translation from English to Bislama.
Contribute to design and delivery of events and visit programmes.
Project Management (30%)
Identify and manage small projects in support of UK priorities in Vanuatu
Management of the Chevening Scholarships Scheme
Other duties as necessary and as determined by the High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience working in policy/communication role in government, civil society or another diplomatic mission in Vanuatu
- Strong network particularly in Vanuatu government
- Management or leadership experience
- IT literate (MS Word, Excel, MS Teams)
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Bislama
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:
- Previous project management experience for a diplomatic mission or NGO
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