Communications Advisor

DT Global•Ottawa, ON

11h

About The Position

The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform is seeking a suitably qualified individual or communications services provider to strengthen the visibility, influence, and impact of the Platform and its country programs across the Pacific. Working closely with the Senior Communications Officer and broader program team, the consultant/provider will deliver strategic communications advice and hands-on communications support, including content development, stakeholder engagement, public diplomacy communications, graphic design, and visual storytelling. The role will support the development and implementation of communications strategies, production of high-quality communications and knowledge products, and the creation of engaging visual and multimedia content that showcases development outcomes and impact. The consultant/provider will contribute to strengthening the Platform's communications function through strategic guidance, responsive communications support, and the delivery of consistent, high-quality communications products across the Platform and its country programs.

Requirements

Experienced communications professional.
Expertise in strategic communications, public relations, graphic and visual design, and communications advisory services.
Demonstrated experience delivering communications support for government, international development organisations, or donor-funded programs.
Experience developing communications strategies.
Experience creating high-quality content and visual products.
Experience engaging diverse stakeholders.
Strong project management skills.
Excellent written and visual communication abilities.
Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DFAT-funded programs.
Experience in Pacific development contexts.
Experience with public diplomacy communications.

Responsibilities

Deliver strategic communications advice and hands-on communications support.
Develop and implement communications strategies.
Produce high-quality communications and knowledge products.
Create engaging visual and multimedia content that showcases development outcomes and impact.
Contribute to strengthening the Platform's communications function through strategic guidance, responsive communications support, and the delivery of consistent, high-quality communications products across the Platform and its country programs.
Content development.
Stakeholder engagement.
Public diplomacy communications.
Graphic design.
Visual storytelling.