The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) - Communication Staff

The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) is a non-profit organization and operating under the formal agreement with the Indonesian Ministry of Forest to conserve and rehabilitate orangutans. BOS manages orangutan rescue, rehabilitation and re-introduction programmes in East and Central Kailmantan. Work Post The successful applicants will work in a team for the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, based in Samboja, East Kalimantan.

Communication Staff
Samboja Lestari East Kalimantan (Code: COM)
Kalimantan Timur

Responsibilities:

• Planning, developing and implementing communication program.
• Liaising with colleagues and key spokespeople.
• Respond to enquiries from the public, media, individuals and other organizations.
• Fostering community relations through community events and through involvement in community initiatives.
• Fostering media relations through media events.
• Researching, writing and distributing communication regular report.
• Assist in preparing organizational documents such as annual reports and organization profiles.
• Maintaining media contacts, networks and files.
• Respond to enquiries from the media.
• Writing and editing in-house magazines and articles.
• Writing, editing and arranging production of newsletters, in-house magazines, pamphlets, brochures, leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia program.
• Writing, preparing and distributing media clippings package, briefing notes, backgrounders, and other communications products.
• Arranging interviews with journalists, prepare and distribute news releases and make statements to the media.
• Organizing media events including press conferences, media visit, and editor’s meeting.
• Maintaining and updating information on the organization's website.
• Facilitating internal web requests.
• Assist in preparing organizational documents such as annual reports and organization profiles.
• Monitor organization news sources (print, radio, TV, web).

Requirements:

• 1-2 years experience of communication or public relations or journalism.
• Demonstrate fluent Bahasa Indonesia and English – both spoken and written.
• Demonstrate creative writing ability as well as technical writing ability in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Interpersonal communication skills and ability to work as a team player to effectively interact with elected officials, staffs, media, government agencies and officials, and local community.
• Knowledge and skills in using a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge and skills in visual communications (photography, design, etc) are an advantage, but not required; preferably including some ability to use design software such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Interest in conservation, particularly in orangutan conservation, and some understanding of relevant ethics, policies and procedures in conservation, particularly orangutan conservation.
• Understanding of all media platforms, including social media, and associated technologies.
• Ability to travel to various remote locations that sometimes requires stamina and endurance.
• Highly motivated and ability to work in demanding and fast-paced work environment.
• Organization and time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines.
• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willing to be placed in East Kalimantan.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Send your application to: Communication Department BOS Foundation bos_komunikasi@orangutan.or.id

by March 31st, 2013 (Please indicate the position code in the email subject line)