Asia Pacific Communications Associate

Part-time, up to 15 hours per week (offering a flexible schedule)

Metro Manila, Philippines (mostly remote; location flexible)

This role regularly requires work outside of normal office hours availability, depending on the location of the successful candidate

BFFP Asia Pacific Senior Communications Officer

The Asia Pacific Communications Associate is responsible for supporting a dynamic Break Free From Plastic communications team in the region while ensuring efficient operations and impactful implementation of communication strategies. In this role, you will help amplify the diverse voices of changemakers in Asia Pacific, and spotlight the impact of important work that members are doing in their communities and respective countries. This communications work is envisioned to influence public discourse and shift narratives towards a future free from plastic pollution.

You will work closely with the BFFP Asia Pacific communications officers, and collaborate with the BFFP digital team. While the role predominantly works with the BFFP Asia Pacific staff, there may be some work that provides or requires interaction with other members of the global team, movement members and partners. 

This role will need to be able to maintain a range of different relationships—many of which will be remote and online, and some that will be ‘internal’ and some that are with key target audiences. The nature of this role requires strong relationships and collaborations with a range of stakeholders.

• BFFP Asia Pacific Communication Officers 
• BFFP Asia Pacific Coordination Team
• BFFP Digital Team
• BFFP global communications hub
• Fiscal sponsor or host organisation
• BFFP members, partners, consultants, suppliers and contractors

   

Essential 

• Demonstrated strong writing, note-taking, and communication skills in English
• Computer literate, and experienced with new media technologies and social networking tools and platforms
• Experience with online content development, especially for Instagram and blogs
• Experience creating graphics and short-videos 
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Zoom, Canva, Adobe Suite and/or other image and video editing software
• Able to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and adapt to shifting priorities
• A strong understanding of and experience working within the digital landscape, including digital campaigning, online organising, activism
• Demonstrated capacity for issue and audience analysis, strong presentation and persuasion skills including advanced skills in communicating complex issues to the public
• Willingness to occasionally travel to Quezon City office when the work requires in-person administrative support; and to other locations for communications work supporting events and/or member work

Desirable 

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of communications or journalism or a related field.
• Experience working in remote/ distance based teams.
• Our working language is English so fluency is required. Additional languages are desirable.
• Experience with NGOs and/or movements similar to Break Free From Plastic.

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative team‐player with strong interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated experience in working with people from different cultures and nationalities in the region
• Passion for social and environmental justice, and social impact; and a commitment to implement communications strategies that support and create a space for communities to speak for themselves
• Demonstrated ability to turn projects around in a timely manner, maintain attention to detail, and adhere to deadlines
• Flexible, open, adaptive, responsive and resilient; takes initiative and is outcome- and solutions-focused
• Skilled at maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive issues professionally.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Team player with excellent communication skills, experienced in working with diverse cultures.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
• Knowledgeable about BFFP issues and values, committed to supporting communities.
• Proficient with technology and communication tools.
• Committed to continuous growth and learning. 
• Willing and available to work across time zones,and collaborate with multicultural teams.

• Trust & Respect 
• Distributed Leadership
• Resilience & collaboration
• Diversity, inclusion & equity
• Being Adaptive and Responsive 
• Ensuring Transparency in decision making and Accountability in our work 
• Upholding and respecting Confidentiality as required 
• Direct Communication is encouraged in conflict resolution
• Openness and Flexibility

Our Movement Values 

• Solidarity 
• Cooperation and Collaboration
• Letting People Speak for themselves
• Bridging and Transcending cultural barriers
• Language Mindfulness (cultural sensitivities) 

Our Relational Values 

• Commitment to Self-Transformation (walk the talk)
• Commitment to follow through on Agreements (professionalism)

Our Issue Values 

In our issues, we value: 

• Being Strategic  and Goal Oriented
• Our Commitment to an inclusive  movement or network  model

To apply, please submit your CV and application letter through this form.  You are also highly encouraged to submit a portfolio or document that highlights your best and most relevant pieces of work. The deadline for submitting applications is on March 23, 2025.