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GHD's International Development team deliver project management and technical services for the world's largest development organisations including the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to improve the lives of people in developing countries.

Team Up is the Australian Government’s sport for development program in the Asia-Pacific comprising more than 35 programs that are working towards three outcomes:
•    Sport programs attract and retain women, girls and people with a disability, as well as men and boys
•    Sport organisations are safe, inclusive and accessible
•    Australia and Asia-Pacific partners use sport to strengthen relationships and build closer collaboration
These three outcomes all contribute to Team Up’s overall goal: Australia-Asia-Pacific sport partnerships support all people to realise their full potential through sport.

Who are we looking for?
Our Team Up program is seeking a Communications Specialist based in our GHD office in Suva Fiji, for a fulltime fixed term position until 30 September 2026. This exciting role will have a particular focus on content creation (both in-depth resources and digital content) and social media and will suit an individual who is passionate about gender equality, inclusion and the potential of sport to achieve development outcomes.

Working alongside other members of the Team Up program management team, the Communications Specialist will take a lead role in transforming content and information submitted by Team Up partner organisations through the regular reporting cycle into communications products for external audiences. Other key responsibilities will include:
•    Converting material from partner reports into a range of public-facing monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL) outputs and resources such as reports, infographics, factsheets, summaries, stories
•    Supporting the design and delivery of learning and reflection workshops and direct partner support
•    Providing support to Australian High Commission Posts in Team Up supported countries including events, ministerial visits, public diplomacy

What you will bring to the team:
•    A tertiary in a field related to communications or communications for development would be an advantage
•    Demonstrated experience in a related media or communications role
•    Experience in either sport communications or development communications, with demonstrated understanding of, and interest in, the other
•    Track record of developing impactful content for digital and physical communications products that engage with a range of audiences (please submit at least two examples with your application)
•    Exceptional writing skills in English and the ability to create ready-to-publish written content of varying formats, lengths and complexity, following a style guide
•    Experience managing social media channels, content and campaigns across Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube
•    Experience with website management
•    Strong understanding of safeguarding, gender, disability, environment and development issues in the Asia-Pacific region

Interested? Click apply now, submitting your CV and Cover Letter.

GHD is committed to protecting children and their rights and all candidates must adhere to GHD’s Child Protection Policy, Preventing Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment Policy, Integrity Management Policy, Code of Conduct and other key policies.

This position is ONLY open to Fijian citizens and Pacific Islanders based in Fiji (with appropriate work rights).

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the preferred candidate. To express your interest please Apply Now and submit your CV and application letter addressing the specific skill requirements above.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications people of all identities.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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