Summary
The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) and Falepili Mobility Pathway Program (FMPP) Communications and Content Coordinator will develop and deliver communications, content, and engagement activities to support the roll-out of these important programs in the Pacific and Timor-Leste region.
Combining strong project communications skills with expertise in community engagement and stakeholder management, you will work as part of the Icon Consortium’s ‘hub’ operations team headquartered in Suva, Fiji.
You will help drive positive engagement with the PEV program through direct community and stakeholder engagement while supporting the roll-out of wider communications and PEV familiarisation in participating countries.
Description
The Communications and Content Coordinator is responsible for leading targeted community engagement activities in a culturally sensitive and localised manner. These may include organising community events, participating in small group workshops and assisting PEV applicants through the ballot and visa briefings.
Drawing on your communications and PR skills, you will be responsible for raising the profile of PEV in participating counties, with a primary focus on creating stories and content. You will also help facilitate shared channel communications with key stakeholders, including community groups, churches, DFAT Posts, government organisations, NGOs and others with an interest in the program.
Contract role - commencing early January 2026 to mid-April 2026
Roles and responsibilities
- Adapting and distributing information kits and content to support the program roll-out
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with partners and a range of community stakeholders
- Event planning and management
- Content creation for website (note, some social media community management of the program Facebook page may be required)
- Assisting with ‘surge’ communications and education during peak program periods
- Governance oversight, including overseeing regular reporting from in-country teams, and liaising with the Australian hub team on compliance
- Assisting with the roll-out of regular compliance/policy training across the Pacific region
- Preparing monthly and quarterly reports
- Provide insight into cultural norms and Pacific customs.
Previous experience
- An energetic, skilled and ambitious individual looking for their next exciting career challenge
- Responsive and efficient with your time
- Fluent in English plus local language/s
- Experience delivering and facilitating community meetings, small events, and briefings
- Proven stakeholder relationships within Fiji and/or the Pacific (e.g. churches, NGOs, government, or other groups)
- Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills, along with excellent time-management and problem-solving skills
- 5+ years of industry experience, preferably with a government, corporate, NGO or civil society organisation
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and management
- Ability to work autonomously, yet thrive as part of a small team
- Flexibility to travel to locations throughout the Pacific region and to Australia
Education
Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (marketing, communications, advertising, community development, business management)
