Vacancy Announcement
Intern-Strategic Communication Unit
Application deadline: 16 April 2017
RECOFTC–The Center for People and Forests is a not-for-profit international organization with its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand. It specializes in capacity building for community forestry and devolved forest management. RECOFTC engages in strategic networks and effective partnerships with governments, nongovernment organizations, civil society, the private sector, local people, and research and educational institutes throughout the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. With over 25 years of international experience and a rights-based approach to capacity building – involving research, analysis, piloting and demonstration, strategic communication, and training and learning networks – RECOFTC delivers innovative solutions for people and forests.
RECOFTC is currently seeking an intern as a member of the Strategic Communication team who ill help facilitate a d support RECOFTC’s o erall co u icatio acti ities i the areas of public awareness, media, publications, marketing and fundraising, and web presence. S/he will work closely with other programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Working under the supervision of the Communication Manager, the Intern will:
Edit the monthly People and Forests Newsletter by monitoring English language news outlets for relevant news and compiling relevant articles for wider sharing
Copyedit reports, case studies and other publications; oversee the production of communication tools and products
Research and write stories of change and other articles on the impacts and achievements of RECOFTC programmes
Take a lead role in maintaining and developing the RECOFTC website, ensuring that the content is engaging, up-to-date and relevant
Provide advice to RECOFTC staff on effective communication; developing communications components and strategies for projects and activities
Enhance RECOFTC's online presence to make use of social media, including blogs, twitter, YouTube, etc; taking a lead on promoting organizational strategy for social media
Organize special events, press conferences, and field visits;
Pro ide creati e support to RECOFTC’s i for atio a d arketing activities, contributing to the development of the organizational brand identity and organizational profile; and
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The Intern will have the following minimum qualifications and experience:
Essential:
Strong experience in writing and editing
Bachelor’s degree i co u icatio , jour alis , or related field
Expertise or proven interest in Asia-Pacific environmental and/or social development issues
Excellent English-language communication skills in both written and spoken forms Fully conversant with use of new technology for communications and outreach,
including the web and multi-media tools
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all levels in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a co-operative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning, and is committed to staff development; and
Fluency in English.
Interested candidates are requested to submit CV and a cover letter indicating why they are suitable for this position along with salary requirements and current contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors to HR@recoftc.org. Please quote the position title: Intern – Strategic Communication in the subject line of the email. O ly short‐listed ca didates will be notified.
