Job Description

Job Highlights

• Career growth
• Work-life balance
• Hybrid work arrangement

Purpose of Job The purpose of the job is to provide communications assistance and support the establishment of a Community Learning & Innovation Hub on Coral Restoration in Malaysia for WWF-Malaysia\xe2\x80\x99s Marine Programme. As staff of the Conservation Department, the person of this position will be guided by and is expected to contribute towards the achievement of WWF-Malaysia Strategy 2012-2020 and Global Programme Framework (or their revised versions) directly or indirectly. Key Outputs 1. To work with WWF-Malaysia Marine Programme team members to implement communications and campaigns (if relevant) for the key components of the WWF-Malaysia Marine Programme. 2. To support the establishment of a Community Learning & Innovation Hub in Semporna (and Tun Mustapha Park) on Coral Restoration and marine habitat conservation in Malaysia through documenting the lessons learnt, best practices, data and information to go into developing case studies. 3. Develop and distribute communication content for web and social channels of WWF and community partners, to develop further government, community and donor support for the project and to support knowledge sharing and documentation. 4. Graphic design and printing of publications for use by WWF key stakeholders and community partners, e.g. in Hub meetings and workshops. 5. Effective and completed communications activities and outputs contributing directly in strategic and measurable ways to key components of WWF-Malaysia\xe2\x80\x99s Marine Programme. 6. To guide and train, together with the marine communications team, all marine programme colleagues on branding and communications. 7. Relevant printed and audio/visual communication materials for key components of the WWF-Malaysia Marine Programme (in coordination with the Multimedia, Fundraising, Corporate Communications, and/or Marketing team if needed). 8. Media coverage for the programme, using platforms including but not limited to online and traditional communications. 9. Updated and current online communications for WWF-Malaysia Marine Programme at http://www.wwf.org.my/ and through other social media networks, as required by the Communications Manager. 10. First level editing completed for WWF-Malaysia Marine Programme reports in the most relevant and appropriate design, layout, format, branding and language. 11. To implement communication activities of the programme to target audiences, with other projects within WWF-Malaysia, the WWF network and conservation field, and work closely with the Director of Communications and Marketing. Major Activities 1. Lead to develop, implement, evaluate, report and regularly update an integrated communications strategy and budget for the WWF-Malaysia Marine Programme. 2. Oversee the development and production of audience-specific (external and internal) communication resource materials via various communication platforms, to support and communicate key components, successes and on-going work of the programme (e.g., fact sheets, brochures, exhibit posters, etc.) to help strengthen stakeholder buy-in, maintain conservation momentum and enhance the sustainable management of the programme. 3. To implement the Marine Communications Workplan in the WWF-Malaysia Marine Programme Strategy document. 4. Together with the respective team leaders/managers, coordinate and organise with WWF-Malaysia Marine Programme managers/team leaders, media trips and site visits by donors and other stakeholders. 5. Assist WWF-Malaysia Marine Programme managers/team leaders and Communications Manager in editing (and re-write, where necessary) and layout of technical reports and documents. 6. Assist in planning and organising communications and campaign events (where applicable) for key components of the programme. 7. Assist in profiling Community-based Organisations (CBOs) related to the Marine Programme, through WWF-Malaysia\xe2\x80\x99s websites and social media. 8. To mobilise media through social media platforms or printed media to support the Programme to increase public and stakeholder awareness on the Programme and its specific components. Specifications 1. A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in mass communication, marketing, community engagement, journalism or development communication. 2. Minimum of 2 year\xe2\x80\x99s strong professional background / experience in communications management, development communication, public relations, community engagement and empowerment or journalism. 3. Excellent written and oral skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Additional languages will be an advantage. 4. Excellent management, organisational and analytic skills. 5. Creative, responsive and diligent. 6. High propensity for technical / environmental topics. 7. General understanding of WWF-Malaysia and environmental communication is an advantage. 8. Good interpersonal skills, innovative thinking, versatile ability to work in a team and work independently. 9. Good understanding of current issues especially having knowledge on environmental and conservation issues. Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 24 months Salary: RM2,500.00 - RM3,200.00 per month Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Flexible hours
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Petaling Jaya: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for non-profit organisation?

Experience:

• Communication skills: 2 years (Required)

Application Deadline: 01/20/2023