Communications Officer

Doctors Without Borders APAC is a formal partnership between institutional MSF regions in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Korea. As an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization guided by medical ethics and principles of impartiality, independence, and neutrality, we deliver emergency aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our mission is to provide assistance to those in need worldwide.

We are currently seeking a Communications Officer to join our team in Malaysia. This newly created part-time role will focus on planning and managing public communications and engagement activities specifically in Chinese language. The primary goal is to raise the visibility, awareness, and acceptance of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Malaysia and the region. Responsibilities include content development, media relations, and online media management. Reporting to the Regional Communications Manager APAC, you will utilize various media channels to promote the profile and identity of MSF for Chinese audiences.

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 3 years' journalistic or public relations experience with expertise in Chinese media or language. Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Chinese is essential. Additionally, you should possess strong skills in content creation for online platforms along with good knowledge of Chinese local media networks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the medical humanitarian aims and values of MSF while being able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a virtual team across the APAC region.

If you are passionate about making a difference through effective communication strategies within a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this position. This opportunity offers the chance to work on diverse initiatives alongside a highly collaborative team dedicated to promoting humanitarian efforts globally. Ideal candidates for this position include individuals with experience working with NGO/INGOs who are willing to learn new skills while contributing effectively within a team environment. Join us at Doctors Without Borders APAC as we continue our mission of providing aid without agenda.

Please click on the Apply button below to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. Applications from residents of Malaysia will be reviewed through the MSF Australia office for regional APAC positions contracted via our organization's Australian branch. For more information about our values or any inquiries regarding the recruitment process, please visit our MSF APAC LinkedIn page or contact our Talent Acquisition team at MSFAOfficeRecruitment@sydney.msf.org.

• Minimum 3 years’ journalistic or public relations experience
• Experience producing engaging content in Chinese and English
• Solid experience in Chinese translation and copywriting
• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Chinese
• Good knowledge of Chinese local media in Malaysia
• Strong analytical skills and ability to prepare reports

• Plan and manage public communications and engagement activities in Chinese language
• Develop content, manage media relations, and online media
• Promote the profile of MSF for Chinese audiences through various channels
• Work across a diverse range of initiatives within a collaborative team

• Journalistic writing
• Public relations
• Online writing/editing/proofreading in Chinese and English
• Chinese translation and copywriting
• Media relations

Seniority Level: Early Career

Job Functions: Communications

• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Content Development

Industries : Nonprofit Organization Management

• Medical Practice
• International Affairs