Public Information Advisor

Public Information Advisor

International Resources Group (IRG) International Resources Group (IRG) is an international professional services firm that helps governments, the private sector, communities, and households manage critical resources to build a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous world. Since its inception in 1978, IRG has completed over 750 contracts in 137 countries, delivering high-quality, cost-effective services that promote positive economic growth, institutional and social change, and intelligent use of resources-human, physical, environmental, and financial.

Location: Indonesia (Aceh)
Closing date: 12 Sep 2007
Job Description

International Resources Group (IRG) seeks a Public Information Advisor for an on-going Aceh Roads Program in Indonesia. The Public Information Advisor will work with USAID and the Project’s management to increase public awareness, and manage and identify media requirements necessary to create an environment favorable to the Project. The Public Information Advisor will report to IRG’s Deputy Chief of Party, and work closely with the Chief Resident Engineer in Banda Aceh.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a project information flow plan.

- Meet with the public information staff if possible at least two weeks prior to the start of any activities to review requirements, responsibilities and go over the public information flow plan.

- Maintain real-time access to all project details that may be relevant to drivers, neighbors, public agencies, emergency services, businesses, and other interested groups.

- Provide timely and accurate information about all aspects of the project including public information, traffic, design, construction, and emergency response staff.

- Provide information including but not limited to project updates (schedule, budget, work completed and planned, safety, traffic, noise, natural environment, etc.), photos, maps, written detour routes, charts, diagrams, detour route maps, project designs and design element images, road closures, video footage, animation and other materials of use to the news media, public and community outreach staff.

- Update in coordination the project website to enable transmission to all interested parties of all current progress information, progress reports to USAID and periodic news releases during both design and construction phases for the larger road project and the priority road project.

- Provide construction information on a weekly basis at a minimum on the following week’s planned closures, detours, general project status, and other information relevant to the drivers and the community. This information will be disseminated in coordination with the GOI and local media outlets.

- Review public information materials for accuracy.

- Attend weekly public information, construction traffic staff meetings, and training and coordination sessions, and daily traffic impact or incident meetings.

- Arrange logistical support for VIP inspections during both the design and construction periods. This includes vehicles, drivers and guided tours during both planning and construction phases.

- Provide, track and file documentation of conditions during construction, public outreach, and other job-related topics using photos and video as required in USAID SOW.

- Produce and distribute photos and video as requested.

- Provide a trained spokesperson in emergencies and provide information and assistance promptly.

- Coordinate Tsunami memorial.

- Advertise the Pre-Qualification for Contractors in publications such as but not limited to: World Highways, Better Roads, ENR, and one regional periodical – i.e. the Asia Pacific equivalent of MEED.

Qualifications:

- Masters Degree preferably in public information, communications, or international development.

- Overseas experience working for an NGO, donor organization, Peace Corps or other development organization. Familiarity with USAID strongly preferred.

- Previous work experience in Indonesia.
- Proven written English language skills; Bahasa Indonesia is desired.
- Must have complete computer skills including Power Point, Excel and other computer software knowledge.

- Public information background must include experience in press relations, Asia publications and related information sources.

- Must be willing to live and work in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

Vacancies Contact
How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter indicating available start-date to Reconstruction@ irgltd.com with “Aceh Public Information Advisor” in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls.