Senior Communications Officer

Job Description

• KEY INFORMATION
  
  Job Title: Senior Communications Officer
  Sector: Gender-Based Violence Prevention
  Duration/Level of Effort: Full-time
  Position Location: Remote or on-site in Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste or Vietnam)
  Deadline to apply: 3 September 2025
  
  SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
  The Southeast Asia Gender-Based Violence Prevention Platform (The Platform) was established out of a shared commitment to end GBV against women and girls in all their diversity across Southeast Asia.
  An Australian Government investment, the Platform aims to strengthen locally led efforts to prevent GBV through evidence-based advocacy, dialogue, policy and programming in Southeast Asia. The Platform is working with practitioners and policy makers to drive and fund research to inform evidence-based actions to prevent GBV across Southeast Asia. It further serves as a coalition building and facilitation mechanism, bringing together diverse stakeholders across the region to collaborate, share and work together to build capacity, evidence and action to prevent GBV in all its forms.
  The Platform principles are locally driven, evidence-based, intersectional, survivor-centred and trauma informed, adaptive, collaborative and catalysing, minimise harm, accessible and innovative.
  
  SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
  The Senior Communications Officer is responsible for coordinating and delivering the Platform’s communications activities, ensuring that all output is timely, inclusive and aligned with the Platform’s principles. Reporting to the Communications Director, the role involves content creation, vendor coordination, and internal communications support. The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring the Platform’s messages are consistently clear, inclusive, and reflective of the Platform’s principles and priorities.
  
  
  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Development and Coordination

• Under the management of the Communications Director, coordinate the content calendar and editorial workflow to ensure timely, high-quality communications across channels.
• Draft and develop content for diverse audiences including stories of change, newsletters, social media, blogs, and website updates.
• Collaborate with Pillar Leads and partners to generate content that reflects program activities and learning.

Cross-Team and Vendor Coordination

• Liaise with external service providers (e.g., graphic designers, translators, web developers) to support timely and aligned output delivery.
• Coordinate communications inputs from across the Secretariat and implementing partners.
• Coordinate contract and deadline management for external vendors.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Track communications metrics (e.g., website and social media analytics, newsletter engagement) and provide regular insights to the Communications Director to support evidence-informed improvements.
• Assist the Communications Director in developing internal updates and external reports to showcase communications performance and progress.

Brand and Quality Assurance

• Support the Communications Director to ensure all content adheres to the Platform’s Brand and Style Guidelines, with consistency in language, tone, and visual identity.
• Contribute to ensuring all outputs uphold the Platform’s principles of accessibility, intersectionality, and trauma-informed communication.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Education

• A bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in communications, journalism, development studies, gender studies or a related field.
• Additional training or certification in digital media, communications for development, or accessible design is desirable.

Competencies and Experience

• 5-7 years’ experience in communications, preferably within the development or gender equality sector in Southeast Asia.
• Proven ability to write and edit content for various formats and audiences.
• Experience managing content calendars, digital campaigns, or knowledge products.
• Strong coordination and vendor management skills.
• Familiarity with communications analytics tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Mailchimp, Google Analytics).
• Demonstrated understanding of ethical, inclusive, and accessible communication practices.
• Proficiency in tools such as Canva, Adobe for design, Content Management System, Mailchimp and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working in multicultural and remote team environments.

Language

• Proficiency in English and at least one Southeast Asian language, both written and oral.

APPLICATION PROCESS
This position is open to nationals of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. Applicants from outside these countries will not be considered.
We strongly encourage applications from women in all their diversity, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from historically marginalised or underrepresented communities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the values of gender equality and intersectionality.
Candidates are encouraged to apply by [3/September/2025]. Please submit your documents using the following format: LastName_FirstName_Application Date_Position Title.

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter outlining your interest in the role and your suitability based on the key responsibilities.
• An updated CV highlighting relevant experience and achievements.
• A portfolio of previous writing, social media management, or other communications work that demonstrates your skills.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring based on merit and qualifications. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.

Salary Information
This position offers a salary in the range of AUD 4,000–AUD 5,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
For further details or to apply, please contact collaborate@prevention-platform.org or visit www.prevention-platform.org  Join us in driving impactful GBV prevention efforts in Southeast Asia! 

About the Organization

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