Public Information Officer - Awareness Raising, Ship to Shore Rights SEA in the Blue Economy

Introduction

Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia: Safe migration for decent work in the blue economy (Ship to Shore Rights in the Blue Economy) is a regional initiative between the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN). It is implemented by the ILO in collaboration with IOM and FAO, with the overriding objective to promote safe labour migration and decent work for a sustainable fish and seafood supply chain, including primary production (capture fishers and aquaculture) and post-harvest processing in South-East Asia.

The project will promote gender-responsive labour migration laws, policies, practices and services that address the characteristics of work in the blue economy. It will support the organization and representation of migrant workers. It will address the legal, policy and institutional gaps and barriers faced by migrant workers in these sectors, including in the protection of fundamental principles and rights at work, as well as enhance their access to safe, orderly, and regular migration by addressing exploitation, forced labour and trafficking. To prevent labour exploitation, child labour, and human trafficking for forced labour, communities will be mobilized and service providers will be supported to provide coordinated services.

Ship to Shore Rights in the Blue Economy will work in close cooperation with governments, social partners and civil society to achieve the project objectives. The activities shall be carried out at the regional level in ASEAN, as well as in the target countries of Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Thailand. 

The incumbent will be responsible for the dissemination of public information and support awareness raising of the project’s activities and outputs at the regional level. 

Reporting lines

Reporting lines

The incumbent will work under the technical supervision of the Chief Technical Adviser (in Bangkok) and will be directly involved in the planning and implementation, monitoring and reporting of all public information and awareness-raising components of the programme. Technical guidance will also be provided by the project’s Technical Specialist. The incumbent will work closely with National Programme Coordinators in all countries of implementation, ILO communications officers in country offices and regional office, as well as ILO constituents and implementing partners. 

Description of Duties

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Develop and execute strategic communication and public dissemination plan in alignment with project objectives and target audience needs, including ensuring communications materials are culturally appropriate and language accessible across target countries. 
2. Support the design, development, and implementation of the project information campaigns and IEC materials at regional and national levels, for example, sector-specific, corridor-specific, labour migration information for migrant workers; international labour standards promotion and ratification of ILO Conventions; promotion of occupational safety and health materials and tools; attitude and behaviour change towards migrant workers in fishing and seafood processing sectors.
3. Coordinate the design, development, and content uploads to ILO website and other relevant online and social media platforms, including AP-Migration and other relevant repositories. 
4. Coordinate the drafting, design, development, and dissemination of quarterly Newsletters for the programme, monthly updates to the programme website, regular social media posts, news releases, programme updates, event notifications and invites, tools for dissemination via online and traditional media platforms.
5. Coordinate the publication, design, and printing process of publications developed under Ship to Shore Rights SEA, lead the development of press and social media packages following publication or event schedules. 
6. Coordinate internal clearance processes for news releases, publications, and other products in close coordination with ROAP Regional Communications Unit, other ILO stakeholders, UN partners, and the EU.
7. Develop and implement tools to measure and monitor the impact comms activities, including campaigns, social media analytics, and provide recommendation and implement improvements. Maintain and update existing mail and email lists of target audiences to ensure effective dissemination of project information.
8. Establish and maintain close links with external stakeholders including media representatives, other UN agencies, donors, social partners and civil society organizations and others.
9. Support and build capacity of implementing partners and external stakeholders in respect of communications outputs and skills. 
10. Coordinate external consultants and service providers in relation to the provision of services related to public information and awareness raising, such as graphic design, copywriting, editing, content creation, web design, and other aspects.
11. Undertake missions to support the implementation of public information and awareness raising activities as assigned. 
12. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Required qualifications

Education

A university degree in communications, journalism, international relations, social sciences, or other relevant disciplines.

Experience

At least three years of experience in the field of public relations, campaign management, journalism, or strategic communications. Knowledge and experience working with the ILO and/or other UN agencies in the ASEAN region is an asset. Familiarity with ILO policies and procedures particularly with technical cooperation projects would be an advantage.

Technical requirements: Good knowledge of, labour migration, labour rights and/or human rights. 

Languages

Excellent knowledge of Thai and English in speaking and writing. Familiarity with another ASEAN language is an advantage. 

Competencies

• Excellent writing skills including an ability to nuance and adapt messages to different audiences;
• Advanced working knowledge of relevant computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; proven proficiency in InDesign or, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, AI design tool such Canva, or other equivalent graphics software; proven proficiency in web management;
• Proven skills in external communications and liaison and mobilization work with media and civil society; 
• Proven ability to act with integrity and transparency by maintaining social, ethical and organisational norms, and meeting all commitments within the prescribed time, cost and quality standards; 
• Ability to promote knowledge sharing and learning culture, and to focus and guide others to meet objectives at individual and group levels; 
• Commitment to women empowerment, gender equality and human rights; a clear understanding of principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion and ability to implement these in communications campaigns, and communicate these to partners;  
• Excellent report-writing skills and communication skills and ability to build networks to obtain cooperation with partners; 
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team;
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse and multicultural / gender-sensitive teams and stakeholders. 
• Ability to manage competing priorities. 
• Ability to oversee the work of and provide guidance to staff.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.