Overview of the Position The Media & Publications Officer will be responsible for stakeholder communication to enhance understanding and support of the work of the Forum Fisheries Agency and the implementation of the communications strategies of the Forum Fisheries Agency. The position is responsible to the Director- General through the Director of Corporate Services for the efficient management of FFA’s information dissemination and publication services.
Key Accountabilities - Compile and produce the Annual Report of the Director-General. - Coordinate FFA’s relation with the media and arrange media releases for the Secretariat and its programmes. - Write and compile content for FFA circulars, newsletters, media releases and annual reports. - Arrange circulation of FFA newsletters, circulars, Calender of meetings to FFA members and any other relevant organisation. - Prepare and produce FFA brochures. - Promote public awareness of the FFA and its work through the use of appropriate publication and advertising materials. - Provide technical advice in developing and implementing communication initiatives and strategies for FFA and its programmes. - Maintain and manage the contents of the Agency’s website ensuring contents are up to date and relevant to the Agency’s business plan and annual work plans. - Undertake other duties as directed by the Director-General and Director Corporate Services from time to time.
SELECTION CRITERIA: Essential skills, qualifications and experience: - Appropriate tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism or a relevant field. - At least five years experience in editing and publishing at a senior level and demonstrated ability in professional publications production under strict deadlines. - Demonstrated ability to edit and write a wide range of materials for a diverse target audience with advanced knowledge of computerised editing and publishing software. - Excellent communication and writing skills. - Sound computer, layout and publishing skills, with relevant technical knowledge in production of technical documents and meeting reports in print and electronic form. - Self starter who can work effectively with minimal supervision as part of an inter-disciplinary and/or multi-cultural team. - Experience in writing, editing and publishing articles on website.
Desirable skills, qualifications and experience: - Knowledge on the use of website content management system (CMS). - Experience working in the Pacific and/or a developing country situation. - Experience in a similar size organisation. - Ability to work as a team player in a multicultural work environment.
HOW TO APPLY Applications should include: - APPLICATION CHECK LIST (AT BACK PAGE) AS TOP PAGE - A brief covering introductory letter. - A claim for the position that addresses the essential and desirable requirements of the position in some detail and in a way that addresses the terms of reference. Normally about a quarter to half a page for each criteria. It is very important that a claim for the position is included in your application. If you do not provide this information, your application cannot be assessed. - A copy of a current resume that includes details of qualifications, grades achieved, three most recent positions, and current salary. - Names and contacts of three referees with whom the applicant has been associated with in a professional capacity for at least two years. Referees must include a current or other recent employer.
All applications should be addressed in confidence to the Manager Human Resources and Administration, Forum Fisheries Agency, 1 FFA Road, PO Box 629, Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Applications may be submitted by email, fax, courier-mail, or hand-delivered to our office at West Kola’a Ridge, Honiara. Applications must be received by our office by FFA close of business, 19 OCTOBER 2007. If you submit a hard copy, please kindly forward an electronic copy as well to . Enquiries can be made by contacting the Office Services Supervisor on email , or telephone (677) 21124 ext 243 or by fax (677) 23995.
All correspondences in relation to this recruitment are to be forwarded to .
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