Communications Assistant
Salary not disclosedPosted 2 weeks ago
Closes in 2 daysOverseas role, based in Tonga
About the company
The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. It is an international development organisation owned and governed by 27 country and territory members, working across more than 25 sectors including fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. The Polynesia Regional Office (PRO) leads on strengthening engagement and coordination with members across the Polynesia sub-region.
About the role
The Communications Assistant supports the Polynesia Regional Office in planning, coordinating and delivering communications and visibility activities that strengthen SPC's impact across Polynesian member countries and territories. The role works closely with the Regional Director to develop a Polynesia sub-regional content plan aligned with PRO priorities and SPC corporate campaigns, and identifies, develops and disseminates stories and multimedia products that showcase SPC's work to governments, partners, donors, media and communities. Duties also cover producing event materials, coordinating photography, videography and branding for regional events, and supporting an annual SPC Day or SPC Week. The position supports implementation of SPC corporate communications policies and One SPC branding standards, coordinates communications inputs from SPC programmes and focal points, and contributes to internal communications on the SPC intranet. It also carries routine PRO administrative tasks including filing, records management, finance-related paperwork, tax refund documentation, procurement processing, and logistical support for meetings and missions.
Key responsibilities
- Contribute to developing a Polynesia sub-regional content plan aligned with PRO priorities and SPC corporate communications campaigns
- Assist with public-awareness campaigns and creative initiatives for schools, youth, communities, government and development partners
- Identify and document stories and achievements across Polynesian countries and territories
- Build and maintain relationships with media and communications focal points to secure SPC/PRO visibility across Polynesia
- Monitor regional media coverage and maintain a media engagement calendar
- Produce event materials and coordinate photography, videography and branding for regional events
- Support corporate communications policies, One SPC branding standards, and internal communications on the SPC intranet
- Provide routine PRO administrative and logistical support, including filing, finance-related tasks, procurement and meeting/mission coordination
About the successful candidate
- Tertiary qualification (e.g. diploma) in communications, journalism, digital media, marketing, business, international development or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience
- 5 years professional experience in communications or a closely related sector
- Experience in content creation across multiple digital platforms
- Ability to translate technical or scientific information for non-specialist audiences
- Understanding of Pacific regional development contexts, cultural values, and communications sensitivities
- Proven ability to coordinate communications activities across multiple stakeholders
- Ability to multi-task and work on multiple initiatives concurrently
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural, multi-cultural environment