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Job Description
Great opportunity to drive a communications strategy in Indonesia / Timor-Leste
Full time contract to 30.11.2026
Based in Jakarta
Our Client, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) is an Australian government agency, specialising in agricultural research-for-development. ACIAR brokers and funds research partnerships between Australian scientists and their counterparts in developing countries. ACIAR's local offices in Indonesia have responsibility for the effective delivery of the ACIAR program in the country and region.
ACIAR is seeking to recruit an individual with highly developed interpersonal and communications skills for the role of Communications Officer to be based in Jakarta.
Working with the ACIAR Indonesia office, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the ACIAR Indonesia and Timor-Leste communications strategy, and support ACIAR in the development and promotion of a broad range of communications products. A key focus of the role is to improve awareness and understanding of ACIAR, its mission and programs in Indonesia and Timor-Leste through communication content and product development to showcase ACIAR’s work.
You will have extensive experience working in development communications at a mid to senior level and hold tertiary qualifications in Journalism, Communications, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, International Relations or other discipline closely related to development and/or agriculture related work. You must have a demonstrated ability to develop content for a range of purposes, including general communication activities such as writing and editing information materials, social media, producing video content, event management, web-content and multimedia material. As a self-starter, you have the ability to work both autonomously and within a team. Your highly developed interpersonal and communication skills will serve you well, enabling you to liaise with diverse groups of stakeholders. Proficient use of written and verbal English is required, and fluency in local language is advantageous.
Positions are open to Indonesian Nationals and residents with authority to live and work in Indonesia. Rates of pay are based on local labour standards.