Regional Communication and Engagement Consultant
Regional Communication and Engagement Consultant
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Programme Overview
UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) is a UK Government programme funded through International Climate Finance (ICF) that has been running since 2018. Phase 1 of UK PACT lasted from 2018 to 2023. Phase 2 runs from 2023 to 2027, with the possibility of extension to 2030. It will be delivered by Palladium in close coordination with the UK government, British Embassies and High Commissions.
UK PACT is a flexible technical assistance programme that is designed to support Overseas Development Aid-eligible countries to increase their future climate ambitions, reduce emissions, and accelerate just transitions to clean growth. UK PACT aims to respond explicitly to partner government demand for capacity building interventions, sharing expertise in areas such as climate legislation, urban mobility, nature and renewable energy. The programme’s overall objective is to alleviate poverty, working primarily through reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
For more information, please visit https://www.ukpact.co.uk/
The Opportunity
The Asia Regional Communications and Engagement Associate will be a key in-region member of the Arup UK PACT team supporting the development and roll-out of a communication strategy focused on increasing awareness, impact and influence of the programme.
Specifically, the Asia Regional Communications and Engagement Associate will:
Support communications strategies designed to reach specific categories of local stakeholders through a mix of relevant communications, media and language channels, including translating copy into local languages.
Contribute to the development of UK PACT communications, knowledge products, and strategies to promote the programme and enhance the brand within India, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. Lead on the maintenance and development of the India, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia country CRM contacts database and ensure that the respective country programme website pages are up to date and periodically reviewed.
Support the development of strong and engaging digital products that effectively convey messaging about the programme on the UK PACT website and other channels in coordination with country teams, teams at Post, and relevant implementing partners.
Create, plan, and measure effective email communications campaigns targeting UK PACT stakeholders in India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, using CRM to segment and improve the quality of existing contacts data in line with data protection requirements.
Provide support to country teams with communications queries and assist with the coordination of external communications and coordinate in-person and online meetings with UK PACT internal and external stakeholders.
Lead the implementation of region-specific communications initiatives, and actively engage in brainstorming and developing new initiatives that align with these strategic goals; and, perform any other duties as reasonably required by the Communications and Knowledge Manager in coordination with the Asia Regional Lead.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Job Location- Delhi/ Mumbai, and is long term contract with the possibility of extension based on exceptional performance.
We'd love to hear from you if you have;
· Knowledge and experience of CRM systems (HubSpot preferred) and experience in website content management.
· Master's degree in business administration with 7 to 12 years of experience
· Excellent writing and verbal communication skills (in English) and fluent in at least one language relevant in this region (Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia
· Experience supporting communication campaigns, including content creation and experience supporting international programmes with related admin and reporting tasks.
· Are comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders and willing and able to be on calls outside of regular working hours to accommodate time zone differences.
· Experience working with embassies and/or civil servants or working with the press in at least one country relevant to UK PACT
Shape your time
At Arup, you’ll be a welcomed member of the team with opportunities to participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador) or by joining one of our staff networks which include, amongst others, for women, culture or LGBT+ people. You’ll have access to flexible hybrid working through the staggered start and finish times, working from home occasionally/as required.
Different people, shared values.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.
Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
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What happens next?
If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.
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