Communications Manager

Communications Manager

About KINETIK

KINETIK, the Australia-Indonesia Climate and Sustainable Infrastructure Partnership, supports Indonesia to deliver and strengthen sustainable infrastructure, drive green economic growth, mobilise climate-aligned investment, and advance low-emissions and climate-resilient development. Working with the Government of Indonesia (GOI) and a broad network of public and private partners, the program seeks to expand investment in sustainable infrastructure while ensuring the inclusion of local communities (locally-led development), particularly women, girls, people with disabilities and marginalised groups.

KINETIK contributes to three inter-related End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):

1. Climate resilience: Investments from government, private and community actors increasingly contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation in Indonesia.

2. Innovative financing: GOI increasingly uses diverse, innovative and high-quality financing to support inclusive, climate-resilient development.

3. Sustainable infrastructure: GOI delivers sustainable and resilient economic infrastructure, particularly in water, transport and energy, that meets the needs of communities, including women, people with disabilities and marginalised groups.

The program builds on long-standing Australia-Indonesia cooperation in infrastructure and climate policy. It promotes locally led development, digitalisation, innovation, integrates gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), and works with development finance and private sector partners to mobilise investment and support sustainable infrastructure systems across sectors including energy, water, sanitation and solid waste management, and sustainable transport.

KINETIK is supported by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by DT Global.

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

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The Role

The Communications Manager provides specialist communications support across the KINETIK partnership, contributing to the delivery of high-quality communications products, public diplomacy activities, stakeholder engagement, and events that communicate KINETIK's objectives, achievements, partnerships, and lessons. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Communications, the Manager works closely with technical teams across KINETIK's functions, delivery partners, DFAT, Government of Indonesia counterparts and Australian Public Service partners to produce clear, compelling and accessible communications materials. The role supports integrated communications planning across the program, ensuring communications products are timely, accurate, audience-appropriate and aligned with KINETIK's Communications Strategy, DFAT requirements, DT Global standards and Australian Government branding guidelines.

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About You

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

1. Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related discipline.
• At least eight years of relevant professional experience, preferably in government, media, international development, infrastructure or other complex policy environments.
• Demonstrated experience planning and delivering communications activities and producing high-quality content for diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia, including strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities.

2. Digital Content Creation and Social Media

• Demonstrated ability to independently plan, film, edit and produce professional short-form videos, including Instagram Reels, LinkedIn videos, interviews and event highlights.
• Proficiency in video editing software to add subtitles, graphics, transitions, music and voiceovers.
• Demonstrated ability to capture high-quality photographs and video footage using smartphones and/or digital cameras, including at events and during field visits.
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Express or equivalent design tools to produce professional social media graphics, carousels, infographics and other digital content.
• Strong understanding of LinkedIn, Instagram and other relevant platforms, including platform-specific content formats, audience engagement, accessibility and emerging trends.
• Experience managing organisational social media accounts, developing content calendars, scheduling posts and analysing performance metrics to improve engagement and reach.
• Experience using WordPress or an equivalent content management system to publish and maintain website content.

3. Writing, Editing and Visual Communication

• Excellent editorial judgement and demonstrated ability to translate complex technical and policy information into clear, accurate, accessible and engaging communications products.
• Demonstrated experience producing a range of written communications materials, including media releases, articles, speeches, case studies, briefing materials and digital content.
• Strong visual communication skills, including the ability to develop effective presentations, infographics and other visual storytelling products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

4. Media Relations and Stakeholder Engagement

• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining productive professional relationships with journalists, editors and media outlets, including securing media coverage.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior officials, technical specialists and external partners.
• Experience supporting media engagement, public diplomacy activities, high-level events and stakeholder communications.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex subject matter to non-specialist audiences.

5. Coordination, Judgement and Delivery

• Demonstrated experience coordinating external communications suppliers and reviewing creative products to ensure quality and consistency.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver multiple communications products simultaneously.
• Sound editorial and professional judgement, including attention to accuracy, fact-checking, informed consent, cultural sensitivity, safeguarding and reputational risk.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative and deliver high-quality work with limited supervision.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working on DFAT-funded or other international development programs.

• Knowledge of climate change, renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, climate finance or economic reform in Indonesia.

• Experience working with Government of Indonesia and Australian Government stakeholders.

We strongly encourage applications from Indonesian professionals, including those who may not yet be at Lead level but demonstrate strong leadership potential and a commitment to long-term sector impact. This recruitment forms part of our broader effort to build a pipeline of future Indonesian leaders and support locally led development.

Why join KINETIK?
By joining the KINETIK, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

3) Your response to each of the Selection Criteria (required to be considered for shortlisting)

In addressing the Selection Criteria, please provide relevant examples of how your qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements of the role (applicants may refer to DT Global’s guidance on addressing selection criteria for tips on preparing your response). Only applications that address the selection criteria will be considered for further assessment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 26 November 2026, 17:00 WIB (UTC+7) (Indonesia Western Time)

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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