Communications Associate (Australia)

Founded 15 years ago, Sarona Asset Management (“Sarona”) is a leading impact investment firm specializing in Emerging Markets. We support private companies across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Emerging Europe, with a commitment to delivering strong financial returns and creating deep and lasting impact. The firm is based in Kitchener, Canada, with additional offices in Singapore, and team members located in various other regions around the world.

We are a growing, entrepreneurial firm, where every person’s contribution determines our future. We are seeking a part-time Communications Associate to join our team. Working closely with the Marketing Manager (Sarona) and in regular consultation with the ADI Secretariat communications lead (DFAT), the Communications Associate will develop and drive the implementation of an annual communications and marketing workplan to align with the ADI marketing and communications strategy.

Sarona is the investment manager for Australian Development Investments (ADI). ADI is Australia’s AUD $250 million international impact investment fund of funds. ADI makes early-stage and concessional investments into promising impact investment funds in the lndo-Pacific. These funds then provide financing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that deliver climate and gender equality outcomes for the region.

We are looking for an energetic person who is curious, friendly and detail oriented. If you are eager to learn about private investments in Emerging Markets, wish to contribute to moving our firm forward, and love to work hard and see results, you may be our person. 

Sarona is an equal opportunity employer. We value a team comprising individuals of different race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and indigenous status. We believe in equal access to employment opportunities.

Accountabilities and responsibilities

• Social Media (40%). 
  o    Develop a social media calendar with a minimum of one LinkedIn post per week. 
  o    Create, package and post content sourced from ADI or ADI-related partner content, events attended or organised by ADI representatives or content related to relevant other DFAT programs or initiatives.
  o    Source existing photo and film content.
  o    Identify opportunities to amplify posts through partner’s social channels.
  o    Track content performance and optimise content to have greatest reach amongst audiences.
  o    Regularly report on metrics.

• Digital content (40%). 
  o    Identify opportunities for new web content based on ADI and ADI-related partner activities.
  o    Package and publish case studies, thematic blogs, learning products, testimonial interviews from beneficiaries, fund managers and Australian investors, investment announcements, profiles, funds, technical assistance support, impact and performance.
  o    Report related knowledge pieces on the ADI website and amplify on social media. 

• Knowledge products (10%). 
  o    Identify opportunities to package content from the ADI Annual Performance Report and bi-ennial Impact Study into accessible and engaging knowledge products such as infographics and case studies.
  o    Support and leverage content developed through peer-to-peer learning events produced by partners.

• Events (10%). 
  o    Prepare a calendar of at least two events per year related to ADI activities.
  o    Amplify ADI and ADI-related partner events including packaging editorial content and sourcing existing photo and film content produced by ADI-partners to be shared on the ADI website and social media.

Sarona values
•    Excellence & Creativity: these stand in conflict with each other; both are important
•    Honesty & Integrity: these are similar; they can’t be compromised
•    Kindness & Respect: we enjoy working together; we seek to encourage the best from each other

Required qualifications
The successful candidate will be: 
•    Smart, friendly and energetic 
•    A proactive problem-solver, a fast learner, a self-starter with little need of handholding; a strong organizer/planner 
•    Committed to quality; details matter to you
•    Positive, flexible and upbeat even during stressful situations
•    Excellent English communication
•    Strong writing skills
•    A university undergraduate degree and international experience may be an asset
•    Knowledge of impact investing or experience in government relations may be an asset

Supervisor:              Marketing Manager
Hours per week:      21
Location:                  Australia based, remote work
Expected travel:      Infrequent (< 10%)
Salary Range:          $40,000 – 55,000 AUD