A fantastic opportunity for anybody with marketing skills and a passion for literature and journalism.

The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival has grown over 10 years to become Southeast Asia’s biggest literary festival, attracting authors from around the world to Bali every October.

The Festival’s organisers are seeking a suitable candidate for a Marketing Manager, to be based in Bali, who will work with the senior leadership to coordinate the festival’s marketing activities.

Note that applications close on Monday 25 November, so be quick if you’re interested.

You can download the job listing here: UWRF Marketing Manager.

The magazine Inside Indonesia has been a highly-respected outlet for in-depth writing on contemporary Indonesia for 30 years.

You’re invited to join the Inside Indonesia board, editors and founders in Melbourne on 23 November for an evening of great music, memories and food in celebration of the magazine’s 30th birthday.

Saturday 23 November, 6.30-9.30pm,
The Merri Table and Bar, CERES Environmental Park, Cnr Roberts and Stewart Streets, Brunswick East, 3057

Highly-acclaimed musician Ria Soemardjo will perform with her trio, Fine Blue Thread.

Ticket price covers canapes and entertainment.

Money raised from this event will be put towards digitising the first 45 editions of the magazine and contributing to the day-to-day costs of running the magazine.

To buy tickets just click here.

Hope to see you there!

This week, we’re excited to begin releasing videos from the first Conference of Australian and Indonesian Youth, which took place in Canberra last month.

This clip features the Australia Network’s Auskar Surbakti (@AuskarSurbakti) moderating a panel discussion between Dr Dave McRae (@_DaveMcRae_) from the Lowy Institute, Harsya Prasetyo of First State Investments Indonesia, Debnath Guharoy of Roy Morgan Research and ABC News’ Melissa Clarke  (@Clarke_Melissa) on the direction of the Australia-Indonesia relationship under Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

Debnath Guharoy and Harsya Prasetyo later appeared on the Australia Network to discuss business links between Australia and Indonesia.

The Putera Sampoerna Foundation, the philanthropic fund of the Sampoerna family, is advertising some interesting positions (Jakarta-based) for those with experience in community engagement, communications or public relations.

Community Management Officer

For this role the foundation is seeking:

“A professional with a technical background in social media, digital community management skill and understanding of branding needs. Capable to manage social media channels and execute community engagement of the Putera Sampoerna Foundation as well as its business units.”

See the job listing here.

Social Media Specialist

For this role, the Foundation seeks:

“A professional with a technical background in social media and an understanding of branding needs while exploiting this new medium. Capable to manage social media channels and execute engagement activities for Putera Sampoerna Foundation.”

Read the listing here.

November 4, 2013: The Australia-Indonesia Youth Association’s chapters in the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania today announced their search for candidates to become its next Chapter President. The volunteer positions, based in state capital cities, are responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the chapter.

The Australia‐Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) is a non‐government, youth-led organisation with chapters in every Australian state and territory, as well as Jakarta. The position is open to young people aged 18-35 years old with an interest in the bilateral relationship, who are currently completing, or have graduated with, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Luke Gosling OAM, outgoing Chapter President, NT, said: “If you have a love of Indonesia its people, and its culture—and an interest in its business potential—the Darwin chapter of the Australia-Indonesia Youth Association needs you.” Mr Gosling added, “the position represents a terrific opportunity to contribute to the bilateral relationship.”

Research by PriceWaterhouseCoopers suggests that the Indonesian economy will outgrow Australia’s by 2023, and is set to become the world’s eighth-largest by the year 2050.

AIYA reaches an audience of 3,500 young people across Australia and Indonesia, and has already established active committees in capital cities across Australia, including Darwin. AIYA was recently responsible for the inaugural Conference of Australian and Indonesian Youth in Canberra, a four-day event which brought together 30 young leaders from both countries.

The Chapter President’s responsibilities including organising events and opportunities for students and young professionals in their respective states, recruiting members, representing AIYA at community events, and working with AIYA’s partner organisations.

Applications are now open at http://aiya.org.au/get-involved-with-aiya/chapter-president/.

For more information on this position, please contact Rachelle Cole ([email protected], 0419 628 391) or Luke Gosling ([email protected], 0488 484 689).

Download this media release in PDF format.

Austrade is advertising a vacancy for Business Development Manager—Infrastructure to be based at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta.

The responsibilities of the role are primarily ‘to identify business opportunities, provide advice on market entry strategies and in-market support for Australian companies in Indonesia, and undertake market promotional activities, market research and analysis’.

Says the listing:

“This position require [sic] a strong client focus in the delivery of services to Australian companies and in dealings with potential Indonesian business partners and government agencies.

The successful candidate will have a tertiary degree combined with a minimum 5 years’ marketing and promotional experience, be fluent in both written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia, and have well developed local business networks plus excellent research, analytical and communication skills. In particular, Industry knowledge in infrastructure, building & construction sector would be highly regarded.

This is a locally-engaged position governed by Austrade’s Overseas Engaged Employees terms and conditions and and the labour law of Indonesia. Candidates must currently have the right to live and legally work in Indonesia.”

Specialized Bicycle Components is looking for an Indonesia brand manager, based in Jakarta, to work with its Indonesian distributors, dealers, and riders.

Work with a dedicated and talented team to make the Vision and Mission of Specialized a reality. You will work hard to ensure the Specialized brand and our distributor is in alignment with what our riders demand. Build a strong relationship and positive feeling about Specialized with our distributor, dealers and riders. Submit field reports and advise Specialized and the local distributor of marketing trends, product demands, customer service requirements, competitors’ strategies and new products. Ensure that our distribution partner and retailers are the best.

Skills and experience should include:

• Personal drive and determination backed by a positive attitude
• A love of the sport of cycling
• College Degree or equivalent required, preferably in Business or Marketing.
• Two (2) years sales experience in a wholesale distribution environment with knowledge of a specialty sport industry.
• Product knowledge and expertise.
• Successful negotiation skills, presentation skills, and public speaking.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain great relations with customers.
• Good analytical skills.
• Self-motivated. Ability to work independently and without close supervision.
• Computer experience in MS Office. Oracle experience a plus.
• Fluent in English
• Must have a valid driver license and clean driving record.

Read the full job description on LinkedIn.