Communication and Outreach Officer (COO)

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Communication and Outreach Officer (COO)
(Version 16 December 2025)

INTRODUCTION
The Global Water Partnership Southeast Asia (GWP-SEA) is a regional network focused
on promoting Integrated Water Resources Management, building partnerships, and
enhancing water security in Southeast Asia. The GWP-SEA Secretariat, hosted by PT
Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero), coordinates regional programmes,
communication, administration, and knowledge management.
GWP-SEA is hiring a Communication and Outreach Officer (COO) to improve visibility,
partner engagement, and communications in the region. This role focuses on raising
public awareness, building relations, and promoting GWP-SEA activities in alignment
to the GWPO's communication strategy.
The Communication and Outreach Officer (COO) at GWP-SEA acts as the main
contact for all communications, both internal and external. The COO is responsible for
conveying GWP-SEA’s mission and achievements to varied audiences, including
designed activities that aligns with organisational goals.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
The Communication and Outreach Officer aim to:
• Increase visibility for GWP-SEA and partners.
• Boost engagement with media, stakeholders, and the public in line with GWPO
branding.
• Assist outreach for events, campaigns, and regional programs.

SCOPE OF WORK AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator (RC), the COO will undertake the
following tasks:
Coordination
• Coordinate with the RC to ensure communication pathways in coordination
with GWPO’s global direction.
• Liaise regularly with the GWPO Communications Team to ensure consistency
with branding, messaging, and policy.
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Information Exchange & Knowledge Sharing
• Facilitate information exchange across the region by facilitating online events,
including webinars.
Social Media Management
• Manage and update GWP-SEA’s social media channels (LinkedIn, X/Twitter,
Instagram, Facebook).
• Develop content and engagements that highlight regional initiatives, including
drafting and editing posts, articles, and messages.
Event Communication Support
• Support design, production, and dissemination of communication materials for
regional events, meetings, and regional-related activities.
• Coordinate photography, media coverage, and post-event reporting.
Monitoring, Reporting & Quality Assurance
• Prepare periodic monitoring reports for GWPO Communications.
• Provide regular updates to the RC on communication activities and strategic
issues.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS
• Information exchange across the region by facilitating online events, including
webinars.
• Regular updated content on GWP-SEA website and social media.
• Press releases, articles, and communication materials for events and
campaigns.
REPORTING & COORDINATION
The COO will report directly to the Regional Coordinator (RC) and coordinate closely
with:
• RC and GWPO Head of Communications.
• Related partners in the region
• Outsourced communication service providers.
Progress will be monitored through regular coordination meetings, content reviews,
and periodic reporting.
WORKING ARRANGEMENT
• This position is part-time, equivalent to 20 working hours per week.
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• Work-from-home (remote working) arrangements apply.
• Entitled to public holidays and proportional days of annual leave.
DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
The contract is valid from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, with the possibility of
extension based on performance and regional needs.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in communications, media engagement, digital content creation,
and stakeholder outreach.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, webinars, and digital social
medias.
• Good writing and editing skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia proficiency
required.
• Familiarity with water governance, water resources management,
development issues, or environmental communication is an advantage.
• Adaptive to work in multicultural environments and with regional or
international organisations.
• We welcome applications from early-career professionals, including fresh
graduates and up to 2–3 years of relevant experience in environmental
management, water resources, sustainability, or related fields.
• Candidates with strong motivation, creative thinking, and a collaborative
mindset are encouraged to apply.
COMPENSATION
A monthly compensation of €300–€350 will be provided, commensurate with
qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY
• Applications must be submitted in English and only via email to
secretariat@gwpsea.org with the subject line: “Communication & Outreach
Officer – Your Name”.
• Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 17:00 WIB (Jakarta
time) on 28 December 2025.
• This call is open to individuals residing in the Southeast Asia region, holding
nationality from one of the Southeast Asian countries listed above.
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.