Communication Officer

**A. BASIC DETAILS OF THE JOB**

Job title: Communication Officer

Employer: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Singapore

Duration of contract: 1 year, with the option of renewal

Number of working hours per week: 37.5

**B. GENERAL FEATURES OF THE JOB**

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is seeking a seasoned, all-rounded communications professional with a proven track record. A person who is pro-active, flexible and service oriented, and who is eminently capable and takes the lead in initiating/formulating effective and enthusiastic communication on Embassy initiatives/activities to the Singapore audience and different target-groups.

The communication officer is responsible for raising awareness about the Netherlands, and the Embassy, in Singapore and Brunei. He/she will implement the embassy’s communications strategy covering trade and investment, innovation, sustainability and consular activities. He/she will also be closely involved in public diplomacy activities.

He/she will collaborate as one team with the Embassy’s other departments covering economic, political, and consular affairs.

**C. DUTIES**
- Responsible for all communication and media activities while liaising closely with the Ambassador and other departments;
- Maintain relations with various press agencies, journalists and other media companies;
- Write articles for local media, prepare interviews and draft speeches;
- Collect, write and publish messages for social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram), the embassy website, mass mailings and publications;
- Publish the embassy’s newsletter and keep the embassy website up to date by regularly checking shared and local content;
- Measure results and analyze effectiveness of social media campaigns;
- Draw up and implement recommendations how to expand the embassy’s exposure among decision makers and the general public in Singapore;
- Develop a coherent communications and public diplomacy strategy;
- Ensure all external communication adheres to the Dutch government’s corporate branding guidelines.

**D. TYPE OF EMPLOYEE REQUIRED**
- Enthusiastic and pro-active attitude;
- Flexible team-player who can work independently with a positive work attitude and collaborative mind set;
- Hands-on and curious person who takes initiative and has a natural antenna for the topics that matter;
- Feeling for a diplomatic environment in a multi-cultural context;
- Deep-rooted understanding of Singapore and Singaporeans’ perceptions of the Netherlands;
- Interested in public policy questions and challenges;
- Ability to multi-task, set priorities, meet deadlines while maintaining close attention to detail;
- Skillful networker.

**E. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS / JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Proven knowledge: degree in (Mass) Communications or a similar discipline
- Minimum of 2-5 years professional experience in the field of communication, journalism, marketing and/or social media;
- Strong and creative presentation and writing skills with editorial experience
- Resourceful with great problem-solving skills
- Strong coordination and multi-tasking skills, able to perform under pressure
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and orally.
- Experience with video editing software
- Excellent use of CRM and Hippo CMS software or willingness and ability to learn how to use these.

**F. COMPETENCIES**
- Excellent writing skills
- Organizational and planning skills
- Flexible team player
- Client focused, service and result oriented
- Highly pro-active
- Integrity

**G. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS**
- Locally employed by the State of the Netherlands, represented herein by the Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands;
- Offered a contract for 37.5 hours a week.

Applicants need to be legally authorized to work in Singapore.

**H. INFORMATION**

For more information please contact:
**I. APPLICATION**

**J. SELECTION PROCEDURE