Summary
Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF) helps countries in the Indo-Pacific region to grow through improved productivity, economic diversification, competitiveness and trade.
MDF helps business partners and government to identify markets that have high potential to grow, be profitable, and deliver social and environmental value.
Our aim is to do good by supporting good business. MDF supports business investment and innovation that reduces poverty, economically empowers women and combats climate change. We currently operate in Fiji, Timor-Leste, Samoa, Vanuatu, Tonga and Sri Lanka.
MDF is funded by the Australian Government. It is implemented by Palladium, in partnership with Swisscontact.
Description
The Communications Consultant provides surge support to the MDF Communications Team during key reporting periods, works closely with the team on social media strategy and implementation and supports development of learning products. They report to the Communications Director.
Key Responsibilities
The Communications Consultant will be responsible for:
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Surge Support: Assist the MDF Communications team during key reporting periods by advising on and reviewing feature articles, conceptualizing infographics, and helping compile major publications.
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Social Media Strategy: Work with the Communications Director to develop and implement a social media strategy, ensuring content is relevant, timely, and targeted. This includes managing day-to-day social media activities and campaigns.
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Content Creation: Support the development of country-specific communications products like videos and media campaigns, focusing on messaging and target audiences.
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Learning Products: Support the creation of learning products, including briefs for DFAT and impact reports, and facilitate the flow of story ideas and potential products to the Communications Director.
Requirements
Essential criteria
- A degree in international relations/development, social sciences, English, journalism, communications, marketing, or a related area (or equivalent professional experience in that field).
- At least five years’ experience in communications, marketing and editing in an international environment.
- Strong writing, design and creative skills.
- Proven ability to work with often complex content and translate into simple, clear formats.
- Proven ability to work closely with teams on content strategy and social media campaigns.
- Demonstrated personal initiative, creativity and drive.
- Fluent English speaker.
Desired criteria
- Experience in knowledge management and/or development of learning products.
- Familiarity with the MDF or other similar MSD programs.
