| Australian High Commission |
| | Industry: |
| | Government Department |
| | Location: |
| | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| | Job Hours: |
| | Full Time |
| | Due Date: |
| | 21-Jul-11 |
| | Job Description: |
| | Applications are invited for a Public Diplomacy Officer. This is a full-time position offered for a period of two years. The duty statement and selection criteria are available from the reception at the Australian High Commission or the Australian High Commission’s website mentioned below. Applicants should be either citizens or residents of Vanuatu |
| | and applications must include: a Curriculum Vitae; a statement in support of the application addressing the selection criteria (no more than 2 typed pages); and the names and contact details of at least two referees. |
| | Employment is subject to police and medical checks. This position is available under a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2013. |
| | Duties and responsibilities: |
| | 1) Implement and provide advice on the Australian High Commission Public Diplomacy Strategy |
| | 2) Manage public information campaigns that explain public the work of the Australia Government in Vanuatu |
| | 3) Manage and coordinate public diplomacy events with a high degree of autonomy, including liaison and negotiation with a range of Vanuatu and Australian stakeholders |
| | 4) Draft press statements and speeches |
| | 5) Maintain the Australian High Commission website |
| | 6) Organise programs for official visitors to Vanuatu. |
| | Applicants should possess the following skills and experience: |
| | Criteria: |
| | - Strong organisational and IT skills with the ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure; Good understanding of media and public affairs environment in Vanuatu and an ability to |
| | develop public information campaigns; Ability to coordinate large-scale functions and events with minimal supervision (previous experience in event management would be an advantage) |
| | - Strong written and oral communication skills (fluency in bislama and/or french would be an advantage); Vanuatu citizenship or valid residency permit; A current Vanuatu driver’s licence. |
| | Salary: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Language: |
| | English, French |
| | _________________________________________________________________ |
| | How To Apply: |
| | Applications should be send to the address provided below. |
| | Contact Name: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Phone: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Email: |
| | Address: |
| | Senior Administrative Officer at the Australian High Commission, Port Vila, Vanuatu. |
| | Website: |
| _________________________________________________________________ |
| Source: |
| | 08-Jul-11 | Direct from Employer |
| Source Website: |
| | www.vanuatu.embassy.gov.au#http://www.vanuatu.embassy.gov.au# |
| | For further information on the above Vanuatu job please see the source or contact the employer directly. |
