Communication and Engagement Wolbachia Lead, Local Position, Dili, Timor-Leste

The Communication and Engagement Manager ensures that the campaign supports the successful implementation of the project, is aligned with the WMP’s public acceptance model global brand, GEDSI minimum standards and meets required timeframes, budgets, objectives and quality measures.

2.     Experience in delivering the communications components of major projects, with demonstrated ability in identifying stakeholders, through knowledge of existing local networks in the areas, and implementing activities to keep them informed;

3.     Knowledge of community engagement issues and an understanding of their implications for the development, implementation and evaluation of community engagement plans;

4.     Knowledge of project management, including setting goals, identifying audiences, planning tasks and resources, developing systems and procedures to track progress, and budgeting;

5.     Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to solve issues in response to changing work environments and demands, negotiate, provide advice and liaise with a range of individuals and agencies;

6.     Demonstrated use of research, consultation and stakeholder mapping to inform plans;

7.     Demonstrated success in a not-for-profit, health-related marketing or community engagement roles;

8.     Experience managing community engagement projects including social research, stakeholder engagement, issues management systems and advisory groups.

9.     Excellent oral and written communication skills, with sufficient proficiency in English and Tetun/Portuguese