The Asia Foundation Suva Fiji is recruiting Communications Assistant

The Asia Foundation is a non-profit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia and the Pacific. Informed by six decades of experience and deep local expertise, our programs address critical issues affecting Asia and the Pacific in the 21st century.

Communications Assistant Job Opportunity at The Asia Foundation Suva Fiji

Post Name: Communications Assistant
(Fiji National)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Pacific Islands Office in Suva as Communications Assistant. The Communications Assistant works closely with the Communications Advisor in implementing a cohesive and strategic communications and outreach plan to effectively reach RISE-CTIP’s target audiences using a variety of messaging, content, and activities (both internal and external) and meet a defined set of project deliverables and outcomes. They help develop and edit content in various types of media, coordinate communications logistics, ensure appropriate branding and marking, monitoring and evaluation, and are responsible for knowledge management of all communications materials produced.

Selection Criteria:

• Communications or related degree
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a communications role that includes experience in media writing, graphic design, social media and verbal communications.
• “Hands on” experience working with the media.
• Strong skills working with social media platforms.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to generate innovative content for sensitive issues and for a variety of audiences, including digital media.
• Skills in editing of visual materials (photography and videography).
• Excellent verbal skills to effectively communicate with different audiences.
• Sound time management and work prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, including ability to work with cross-cultural teams, adaptability to developing country contexts.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and regionally as required.

To Apply:
Please refer to https://asiafoundation.org/about/careers/ for the detailed job description.

Please submit:

1. Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria and responsibilities of the job
2. CV with three contactable referees

Applications must be submitted in English, and sent to: recruitment.pacificislands@asiafoundation.org on or before January 21, 2024. Please make sure to use the following subject line in your email: Communications Assistant – Pacific RISE-CTIP.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Women and those with diverse identities are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is open to Fiji nationals only. The selected candidate will be requested to obtain a criminal record check as part of the recruitment process.

Website: https://asiafoundation.org/where-we-work/pacific-islands/