Location
Honiara, Solomon Islands & will require some after hours and weekend work. Some provincial travel may be required.

Ad Title
Assistant Public Diplomacy Officer

Job Brief

• Assist efforts to promote and generate publicity on all aspects of Australia’s partnership with Solomon Islands.
• Open to Solomon Islands citizens
• Full-time contract until 31st December 2025

Program Background

About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The role of the Australian High Commission through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high quality development partnership program, and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas. The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.

About DT Global

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

The Role
The Assistant Public Diplomacy Officer will assist other members of the High Commission’s Strategic Communications and Public Diplomacy Team in coordinating and liaising with media, preparing content for the High Commission’s social media pages and website, and organising and delivering public diplomacy events and activities.

Click on the link to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://tinyurl.com/2v2mrk47

About You
You must have the following:

Qualification

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, in journalism, communications, public relations and/or graphic design preferred

Experience

• In the absence of qualifications, demonstrated relevant work experience in public relations, marketing, event management, or graphic design is desirable.
• Competency or a demonstrated ability to learn software programs, such as website management and graphic design.
• Good written English and Solomon Islands Pidgin skills essential.
• Sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills.

Remuneration
The position level is LE4 (salary is up to SBD 135,806 per annum).

HOW TO APPLY

Click the 'Apply Now' button via this link: https://tinyurl.com/yc47ht2e

Applicants must provide details of any circumstances or relationships that constitute, or may constitute, a conflict or potential conflict of interest regarding this application, or any obligations under any formal agreement with the Australia Solomon Islands Program Support Facility, DT Global, or the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Please submit

1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: [Monday 13rd January 2025, Solomon Islands Time]

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.