Senior Public Diplomacy Manager
Locally Engaged Staff – Level 6
The Senior Public Diplomacy in consultation with Australian Embassy management team, is responsible for the development and implementation of the Embassy’s public affairs campaigns that engage, educate, inform and influence our audience and stakeholders, in order to form strong people-to-people and institutional links that enhances Australia’s influence, reputation and relational with Cambodia.
This position is available immediately, and after an initial three-month probationary period, the successful candidate may be offered a 24-month contract, with the possibility of renewal and ultimately permanent employment.
A competitive salary package is offered, including participation in a performance management and bonus scheme. The basic monthly salary range for the position is USD2,757 to USD3,352.
- A qualification in relevant field is desirable, but not mandatory.
- Professional experience in a communication, media, or related field.
- Experience in creating and managing public diplomacy campaigns and online social media presence.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects and programs, in particular public events, and intercultural programs.
- Excellent writing, editing and narrative creation in English and in Khmer at tertiary fluency level.
- Strong audience appreciation to help tailor Australian messaging for a Cambodian context.
- Experience measuring and analysing media and social media messaging performance.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise tasks to manage a busy agenda of activities and events.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including liaison and representational skills, and the ability to maintain and leverage a network of diplomatic, media and event management contacts.
