Plan International Hiring Home-based Job (Outreach & External Communications Manager). Apply Now for 2025
Plan International Indonesia is offering an exciting opportunity for an Outreach & External Communications Manager to join its team in Jakarta. This position is designed for a communications leader who wants to make an impact by shaping how a global development organization tells its story, engages its audiences, and amplifies the voices of young people across Indonesia.
Plan International Hiring Home-based Job Plan International Hiring Home-based Job (Outreach & External Communications Manager). Apply Now for 2025
About Plan International
Plan International has been working in Indonesia since 1969, focusing on advancing children’s rights and equality for girls. The organization operates as Yayasan Plan International Indonesia (YPII) and implements programs across health, education, youth leadership, and gender equality. Under its current Country Strategy (2023–2027), Plan International aims to help at least one million girls and young women learn, lead, decide, and thrive.
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Role Overview
The Outreach & External Communications Manager will lead all aspects of external communications, including media relations, digital engagement, public campaigns, and brand management. Reporting to the Resource Mobilisation and External Relations Director, the successful candidate will develop and implement communication strategies that strengthen Plan International Indonesia’s reputation, visibility, and influence in the development sector.
This role involves managing a small communications team, ensuring alignment with regional and global communications goals, and maintaining strong relationships with local media, government partners, and donors. The manager will also oversee the production of ethical storytelling materials, ensuring that all content respects child safeguarding principles and reflects the organization’s values.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute national external communications strategies that promote Plan Indonesia’s mission and impact.
- Lead media relations, press releases, and brand campaigns to increase visibility and public awareness.
- Manage social media platforms, website content, and digital storytelling initiatives.
- Ensure ethical communications practices, especially when representing children and vulnerable communities.
- Collaborate with program teams to highlight success stories and demonstrate accountability to partners and donors.
- Monitor and analyze communication performance metrics, using data to inform future strategies.
- Represent the organization in strategic partnerships, advocacy events, and campaigns.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator with at least 10 years of experience in media relations, public affairs, or communications, preferably in the NGO or development sector. A university degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field is required.
Fluency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English is essential. The role also demands strong leadership and team management skills, the ability to craft compelling narratives, and familiarity with digital communications tools. Candidates must demonstrate a passion for gender equality, children’s rights, and community empowerment.
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Why This Role Matters
This position offers a rare opportunity to influence how a respected global organization communicates its work in Indonesia. By combining strategic thinking with creativity, the Outreach & External Communications Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping public perception and strengthening advocacy for girls’ and children’s rights.
It is a chance to join an organization that values ethical storytelling, collaboration, and long-term social change. The role requires occasional travel to program areas and possibly abroad, providing hands-on exposure to the organization’s impact at the community level.
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Final Thoughts
Applications are open until November 21, 2025. For seasoned communication professionals passionate about driving social change, this is a rewarding opportunity to use storytelling, strategy, and leadership to help transform lives across Indonesia.
