Job Description

Responsibilities

Regional

• Internal communications support knowledge sharing and information flow in the Southeast Asian region.
• Events coordinate and manage regional events (online, in-person, hybrid) including training, and identify opportunities for the company to engage at other events.
• Content creation help technical teams with creating communications-related content using e.g. MS PowerPoint, Word, visuals (photo selection etc.).
• Publications edit and proofread written reports, proposals, publicity materials and other documents.
• Translations coordinate translations of written materials, mainly from English to Bahasa Indonesia/Malaysia and Mandarin.
• Media engagement liaise with the Southeast Asian Regional Director and the Global Communications Director on proactive or responsive media opportunities, as well as identify relevant stakeholders for potential engagement.
• Capacity building provide basic communications-related training for regional staff on e.g. design of materials (e.g. Ppt, posters, flyers), writing, social media and other communications-related skills
• Event management:
• Support the staff with the planning and delivery of internal and external meetings, conferences, training courses, workshops, etc. in the SEA region.
• Engage with relevant staff to understand support requirements for planned events.
• Support planning and preparation of events (help manage event budgets, identify appropriate venues, prepare delegate packs and other material).
• Communicate with organizers and attendees (invitations, information,

registration/welcoming, general enquiries). * Coordinate logistical support (travel arrangements, transportation, booth/room set-up, technology, catering, social media and photos).

Global

• Global branding communicate regional requirements and input to global initiatives, such as a new company video.
• Communications strategy collate inputs from the region and channeling them into the global communications strategy and planned activities.
• Website updates manage regional content updates, including project overviews, new joiners, vacancies.
• Social media channels plan and create regional content for global Twitter and LinkedIn accounts; while exploring regional networks and opportunities to engage, or support high level engagement.
• Photo library update the central image repository with relevant photos from the Southeast Asian region.
• Coordination of communication-related initiatives act as a focal point for initiatives needing global design or other requirements, ensuring effective project management and delivery of work.
• Leadership take ownership and be the strategic lead for one of our communications-related global platforms or processes.

General

• Contribute significantly to the broader functioning of the team, including participation in management processes and support for the planning and delivery of other services.
• Provide general support to the Finance and Operations team as and when required.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, Skills

The following skills and experience are essential to be successful in this role:

• Basic university degree in mass communications, public relations,
• At least 5 years experience managing communications in a related field or sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia, and proficiency in other regional languages such as Bahasa Indonesia and Mandarin is an advantage
• Experience in media or stakeholder engagement in Malaysia and Indonesia
• Familiarity with digital platforms and main social media channels
• MS Office skills (working with templates in Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Good editing, proof-reading and writing skills
• Experience with video and audio editing
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Excellent organizational and time management skills