Vacancy : Press and Information Officer (Group II)

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Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation. Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy a specific job function as Press and Information Officer - this job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation. As an indication, the monthly starting basic salary at step 1 of group II is THB 97,361, which will be adapted upwards according to the exact duration of relevant professional experience supported by evidence

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BASIC INFORMATION

Specialist knowledge (know what)

• Good knowledge of the European Union and its main policies
• Familiarity with the Thai media landscape
• Well-developed sense for engagement with journalists
• Familiarity with the cultural scene in Thailand and EU Member States' cultural institutions
• Experience in the organisation of events
• In depth working experience in the development and use of information systems, having full knowledge of the latest technological developments, including social media platforms
• Understanding of the political sensitivities in a diplomatic working environment
• Experience in budget management

JOB PROFILE____________

Job framework

Job Title:               Press & Information Officer

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, the knowledge of its policies in Thailand and of EU-Thailand relations.

Functions and Duties :

Media

• Liaise with Thai and foreign media.
• Draft and distribute press releases and respond to media enquiries.
• Make a daily selection and summary of main items in Thai press.
• 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.
• Manage publication requests/purchases/subscriptions and respond to public enquiries.
• Manage Press and Information budget.

Outreach

• Serve as an administrator of the Delegation's website and social media platforms in Thai and English and ensure that online contents are up-to-date.
• Produce information & promotional materials, from developing concept to dissemination (e-newsletter, brochures, reports, photo exhibitions, testimonial videos, gadgets, etc.).
• Organise lectures, conferences and exhibitions, mainly with universities, but also with think tanks, other Thai institutions or other international organisations.
• Oversee visibility of EU-funded projects in coordination with other Delegation sections.

Public diplomacy and event organisation

• Organisation of cultural and public diplomacy activities, including negotiations with service providers and budget management.
• 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.
• Organise public diplomacy events especially on culture and education in coordination with internal and external partners including EUMS, such as Erasmus+.
• Organise quarterly cultural counsellors meetings with EUMS.

Reporting

• Prepare written reports and presentations in English and Thai.
• Contribute to Press and Information work-plan and annual reports.

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