POSITION DESCRIPTION
EMPLOYER: Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC)
POSITION TITLE: Communications Manager
PROJECT TITLE: Mekong Sustainability Manufacturing Alliance
REPORT TO: Chief of Party MSMA /Director ISC
LOCATION: Vietnam or Thailand
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is a global non-profit organization that leads transformative, community-driven projects in the United States and Asia with a mission to help communities around the world address environmental, economic and social challenges to build a better future shaped and shared by all.
ISC is seeking a Communications Manager to support the implementation of a USAID-funded multi-year multi-million-dollar sustainable manufacturing program in the lower Mekong Region. Aiming to strengthen the lower Mekong region as a competitive and environmentally sustainable manufacturing hub, the program features private-sector engagement to drive the adoption of improved environmental and social safeguards by factories in the food processing, electronics and textiles sectors. The program will focus primarily on Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, with both country-specific and region-wide activities.
The successful candidate will serve as the main focal point for internal and external communications. S/he will be responsible for collaborating with partners and stakeholders, developing and executing communications plans that support a program portfolio, increasing the visibility of the project work. S/he will be an experienced communications professional who is capable of advancing communications strategies, creative thinking, a high-level of understanding of audience segmentation and messaging; excellent work ethic, outstanding writing, editing, social media, media relations expertise, project management skills and the ability to thrive as part of a team while working independently. The ideal candidate will hold, and have demonstrated actions, illustrating the same commitment and values.
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TO APPLY:
This is a full-time position, with anticipated start date on April 1, 2022. Candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume/CV at https://sustain.org/jobs-portal/ no later than January 31, 2022.
ISC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace.
People from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, women,
LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.