Thailand: Communication Coordinator

About Mekong Institute

Mekong Institute (MI) is an inter-governmental organization owned and operated by the six GMS governments. MI began its operation in 1996. Through the years, MI shares its development work in accordance with the changing need of the GMS region. With the support from the six GMS governments, MI works together with development partners to implement various development projects including training, research and policy consultations focusing on GMS issues for a more integrated, prosperous and harmonious GMS. For more information, please visit www.mekonginstitute.org

Role of Department

The role of the CKM Department is to be the focal point for all of MI’s external and internal communications and knowledge Management. This includes:

• Production of communications and for external stakeholders via public relations, publications, the website and other electronic media;

• Quality control of all communication materials and formats to ensure the MI brand and identity are appropriately conveyed to external stakeholders;

• Facilitation of staff and participants’ access to MI’s knowledge assets;

• Managing the alumni and consultant data bases and communications with alumni; and,

• Providing staff and participants with knowledge services and related technical support.

Position Description

Reporting to the Director of CKM (Communications and Knowledge Management Department), the Communications Coordinator is responsible for MI’s communications and publications designing and production. S/he will also take care of MI’s social media and website. This involves working in close collaboration with the Programs and senior management for information exchange and verification in order to shape the content of communications to the target audiences.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• Manage media relations and maximize media opportunities

• Create a wide range of product and corporate communication material such as newsletters, releases, email announcements, planned publications, video, special projects and assignments;

• Designing of publication covers, announcements, etc

• Engagement of social media and website; and

• Any other reasonable task requested by the Director.

Required qualifications, skills and experience

· Master degree in Communications, Information, Journalism or related fields

· Proven knowledge in graphic design techniques and software applications

· Good in English writing

· Strong cross functional and cross organizational integration skills

· Proven project management, process management, and operations management skills

· Willing to live and work in Khon Kaen, Thailand

Please send your CV and cover letter to: jianping@mekonginstitute.org and cc to hr@mekonginstitute.org The recruitment process typically involves interviews, and a written test. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline for applying is May 31, 2016.