We often have employment opportunities that may appeal to qualified candidates with experience and an interest in our work. Past opportunities have included staff functions in administrative areas, Passports section, trade, transportation, accounting, security, public affairs, residence staff and gardening.

Employee Benefits for local staff are competitive with most employers in the area.

Specific opportunities now available are listed below. If a position shown appeals to you and you meet the requirements, please contact the appropriate office with a resume and cover letter describing your career interests, experience, salary expectations and other qualifications that would be helpful for us to know.

If you wish to send us a general letter of interest, let us know what kind of opportunity you would like and what salary range you command. We occasionally have part time and shared positions, as well. Unfortunately, we are only able to respond to candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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The British Embassy Jakarta is currently seeking to fill the following vacancy

Public Communications/Campaign Officer

Do you have:

• Innovative ideas to carry out effective campaign?
• Great abilities and creative skills to organise big events?
• Strong motivation to achieve maximum impacts of your work?

If you do…

The British Embassy is looking for a qualified candidate with those skills mentioned above to fill the position of Public Communication/Campaign Officer at the Media and Communications Section.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing relationships with external partners proactively and assist in the implementation of embassy campaign for specific objectives/events.
• Organising public diplomacy events e.g. seminars, workshops, embassy public outreach activities, etc.
  
• Coordinating small scale bids for project activities in line with embassy public diplomacy strands.
  
• Producing and managing publication materials e.g. brochures, gifts, banners.
• Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor degree in Public Relations, Public Administration, Mass Communications, and/or other relevant educational backgrounds.
  
• Sound experience (min. 3 years) in marketing, media and public campaign field, public relations or government relations field including networks of contacts.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with Government representatives, public and private sectors particularly faith-based organisations, NGO and media.
  
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken (min ALTE 4 / CEF-C1 / IELTS 7.0).
  
• Effective liaison, co-ordination, networking and negotiation skills.
  
• Strong leadership and posses basic skills in accounting and administrative capabilities.
  
• Initiative, flexibility and adaptability, and an ability to work with minimum supervision.

Remuneration
The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer. We will offer a package of salary and benefits, including annual leave and medical cover, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Training opportunities may also be available.

How to apply
To apply please submit the following documents to Jakartajob.applications@fco.gov.uk

• Copy of your CV (maximum 2 pages).
• 2 references from previous employers.
• 1 passport sized photograph.
• Letter explaining your suitability for this position.
• Evidence of previous salary award.
  

Please note that any applications not sent to the email address above will not be taken into consideration. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply. The position is subject to achieving the necessary level of security clearance.

Deadline and start date
Deadline for submission is 24 November 2009. Selected candidate is expected to start the employment with British Embassy in Jan 2010.