Program Background
Education Quality for Inclusive Prosperity (EQUIP) is a critical component of Australia’s strategic partnership with the Philippines. It builds on over 30 years of investment by the Government of Australia into the Philippines’ education sector and supports the Marcos government’s commitment to improve the global competitiveness of the Philippine education and labour market. EQUIP reflects the collective interest of Australia and the Philippines to foster a robust and adaptive education system where learners and graduates can thrive in an increasingly digitalised and transforming economy.
The Role
1. Lead the development of the EQUIP Public Diplomacy and Communications Strategy (the Strategy), including undertaking the following activities and tasks:
· Draft a schedule/workplan for the development of the Strategy and design work, outlining proposed process (consultations, workshops and other inputs as required) and timelines.
· Consult closely with the EQUIP team, DFAT, and other stakeholders (including Australian Government Entities) to understand their needs for the Strategy and seek guidance when necessary.
· Undertake a desk-based review of key background documents.
· Author and design the first draft of the Strategy, seek feedback from key stakeholders, and incorporate this feedback into the final draft of the Strategy, within agreed timeframes.
· Determine best use of technical specialists for development of the Strategy and the visual identity, develop their TORs and manage their inputs.
2. Define EQUIP’s visual identity, including:
· Reviewing reference material (Nation Brand and Invested Strategy).
· Consult with DFAT and the EQUIP team (and others if relevant) to agree design elements and further refine the program’s identity. If needed, this could take the form of a short workshop.
· Refine, test (if applicable) and finalise the EQUIP visual identity with key stakeholders – this could be incorporated into consultations for the Strategy, if appropriate.
· Create a visual identity style guide.
· Design a range of branded templates (types of templates to be agreed on), including templates for fact sheets, case studies, reports, presentations, brochures, flyers, banners, etc.
· Ensure adherence to relevant DFAT and federal government design requirements and relevant accessibility guidelines and requirements.
3. Lead in the preparations for the Program Launch
· In consultation with the EQUIP team, DFAT, and DepEd Public Affairs Service (PAS), lead in the preparation for the high-level Program Launch by preparing a concept paper and task plan.
· Develop a program and scene setters including the prototype communications materials for the launch.
· Prepare a list of proposed invitees to the event and draft invitations.
· Coordinate with DepEd Region, SDO, and school venue for the physical preparations.
· Brief participants to the event.
· Prepare a report on the launch event.
· For both processes, the Consultant will:
· Raise early any risks relevant to the deliverables to the EQUIP team for discussion and resolution, where possible.
· Ensure deliverables are of a high quality and are delivered within agreed timeframes.
· Respond to comments and manage revisions to written outputs.
· Attend meetings when required.
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About You
· At least 5-8 years of experience developing strategic communications and public diplomacy plans, particularly for government funded programs.
· Demonstrated experience in managing and directing high profile events with embassy participation.
· Experience developing strategic communications and public diplomacy plans, particularly for government funded programs.
· Strong graphic design skills with experience developing and managing the creation of high-quality communication products for a range of audiences and across a variety of mediums.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including being comfortable working with a range of different stakeholders.
· Demonstrated experience of delivering to established timelines.
· Highly developed interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
· A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.
HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 31st October 2025, Friday, 11:59 pm Manila Time
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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