SITUATION by (date):

06 October 2021

Name of Job holder:

Category and grade
(of present Job holder):

AL                                                                                        

N° of the post:

Sysper No. 157324

Job Profile

Press and Information

Cultural activities and public diplomacy

_______________JOB PROFILE____________

Job framework

Job Title:               Press and Information Assistant

Job location :         EU Delegation Bangkok

Area of Activity:    Political, Press and Information Section

Category :              AL

Situation :              As indicated in the “Basic Information”

Job content

Overall purpose :

Will contribute to promoting the image of the European Union and the knowledge of its policies in Thailand.

Functions and Duties :

• Liaise with Thai and foreign media.
• Organise activities to maintain and increase good relations with Thai and foreign media including press conferences, media seminars, photo contests, press trips to Brussels, etc.
• Organisation of cultural and public diplomacy activities, including negotiations with service providers.
• Draft and distribute press releases and respond to media enquiries.
• Be a focal point for publicity of the major events of the Delegation including visits by key EU officials, project launches, exhibitions and similar events.
• Oversee visibility of EU-funded projects in coordination with other Delegation sections.
• Organise lectures, conferences and exhibitions, mainly with universities, but also with think tanks, other Thai institutions or other international organisations.
• Make a daily selection and summary of main items in Thai press.
• Prepare written reports and presentations in English and Thai.
• Serve as an administrator of the the Delegation's website and social media platforms in Thai and English and ensure that online contents are up-to-date.
• Maintain and update the Delegation’s social media.
• Organise public diplomacy events especially on culture and education in coordination with internal and external partners including EUMS.
• Organise bi-monthly cultural counsellors meeting with EUMS.
• Produce information & promotional materials, from developing concept to dissemination (e-newsletter, brochures, reports, photo exhibitions, testimonial videos, gadgets, etc.).
• Manage publication requests/purchases/subscriptions and respond to public enquiries.
• Contribute to Press and Information work-plan and annual reports.
• Manage Press and Information budget.

              JOB REQUIREMENTS____________

Education and training

He/she must hold a University degree that is relevant for the function he/she is asked to perform. A post-graduate degree in Political Sciences and/or Communications would be a useful asset.

Experience

He/she must have at least 5 years of working experience in the  topics related to the specific field that he/she is asked to cover. Knowledge of the European Union, its main policies, treaties and legislation and functioning are valuable assets. Needs to have a working experience in or with Southeast Asia.

Knowledge 

Specialist knowledge (know what)

As indicated on the “Basic Information” sheet above

Technical knowledge (know how)

• Computer literate (and knowledge of commonly used programs such as Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, etc.).

SKILLS

Linguistic skills

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Excellent command of Thai (written and spoken).
• Working knowledge of French (read and spoken) is an asset.

Communication skills

• Excellent communications skills with external and internal contacts.
• Ability to produce tailor-made contents for the main social media platforms.

Interpersonal skills

• Able to work as a team member with good inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Good presentation skills an asset.

Intellectual skills

• Fully independent in report reviewing/writing and drafting of official correspondence.
• Capabilities to clearly, efficiently and effectively conceptualize ideas and approaches.
• Capable of producing high quality results within often tight deadlines.

Management skills

• Capacity to focus on priorities and to organise work to deliver on time.
• Ability to negotiate at all levels in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• A keen interest in promoting cooperation between Europe and SE/Asia.
• The job might involve some travelling both within Thailand and abroad.