Communication Specialist

KEY INFORMATION

Job Title          : Communications Specialist

Program          : Prospera Phase 2

Position Type  : Long-Term Personnel - Open to Indonesian Nationals

Duration/level of effort : 12 months, with possibility of extension

Position Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
Prospera is Australia's flagship economic governance investment in Indonesia, supporting the Government of Indonesia (GoI) to advance inclusive, sustainable and climate-resilient economic reform. Implemented by Cowater International in partnership with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Government of Indonesia, the program runs from 2026 to 2035. Prospera is a dual modality program comprising partnerships between Australian and Indonesian government agencies along with distinct but interrelated Managing Contractor-led (Cowater) advisory and support services.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
We are seeking a Communications Specialist to supports Prospera’s external communications by translating complex program activities, achievements, and results into clear, engaging, and audience-focused narratives. Working closely with technical and operational teams, the role develops high-quality communications materials and content that showcase program outcomes, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and reinforce Prospera’s strategic objectives. Reporting to the Communications Lead, the Specialist provides practical communications advice and ensures messaging is timely, consistent, and aligned with program, partner, and client requirements. The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm, creativity, a growth mindset, and fresh ideas to strengthen Prospera’s communications and community engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

A. Content Development & Branding

Messaging

○      Craft clear, audience-focused messages that align with program objectives and resonate with target audiences.

○      Ensure messaging is consistent across all communications channels and materials.

Materials

○      Develop high-quality communications materials, including reports, newsletters, brochures and multimedia content.

○      Ensure all materials adhere to brand guidelines and are tailored to the needs of different stakeholders.

B. Stakeholder Engagement

Collaboration

○      Work closely with technical and operational teams to gather information and insights for communications materials.

○      Provide guidance and support to teams on effective communications practices.

Outreach

○      Engage with external stakeholders, including government partners and third-party vendors, to support production of communication materials and activities.

C. Program Support

Review and Improvement

○      Support reviews of communications processes and templates to improve quality and consistency of outputs.

○      Identify opportunities for innovation and enhancement in communications approach and planning.

Advice and Guidance

○      Advise internal teams on functional decisions related to communications and apply independent professional judgement.

○      Coach others in communications standards and processes, fostering a culture of excellence.

Ensure activities are designed and outputs delivered in accordance with Prospera's SOPs and standards, including technical quality standards, and donor requirements.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful candidate will have:

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Communications, Public Relations, International Development, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or a related field.
• Proven ability to implement communications strategies, messaging frameworks, and audience-focused content across a range of channels and formats.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, compelling and accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholders in a complex operating environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, partners and external stakeholders.
• Experience commissioning and managing communications products and services, including working with designers, videographers, event providers, digital agencies and other vendors.
• Strong understanding of communications governance, brand management, approvals processes and risk management.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in communications, international development or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing social media campaigns and analytics.
• Digital Communications: Experience in digital communications including website management, social media management and e-newsletters publishing.
• Multimedia Production: Experience in producing multimedia content, including video, audio and graphics using content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe, Adobe InDesign, video editing platforms and digital content creation software.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates are encouraged to apply by 6 Oktober 2026/as soon as possible.

For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.

Cowater international strives to maintain a fair, transparent, and human centered recruitment process. As part of our commitment to responsible hiring practices and compliance with evolving recruitment regulations, we may use AI assisted tools to support limited aspects of our talent acquisition workflow, such as reviewing or shortlisting applications. These tools are used only to enhance efficiency and consistency in our processes. All assessments, interviews, and final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruiting managers. Candidates may request additional information about the use of these tools or reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.

We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.

We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.