Position: Writing Specialist
Program: Strongim Bisnis
Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands with provincial travel
Duration: 3 – 4 days a month ongoing
Line manager and directly report to: Communications and Engagement Director (DTL), Strongim Bisnis
Works with: Communications, Partnerships, Finance and Operations, and MRM teams
Strongim Bisnis is an innovative pro-business program funded by the Australian Government.
Strongim Bisnis supports Solomon Islands businesses to increase productivity, access greater income
earning opportunities and higher value markets; with the intention of enabling greater resilience and creating
jobs. Poverty reduction will be the desired result. Strongim Bisnis also supports the private sector and the
Solomon Islands Government to work together effectively to increase opportunities for trade and investment
and accelerate business growth. A key focus of the program ensures that Solomon Islands women, youth and
people with disability have increased economic opportunities.
The program takes a market systems development (MSD) approach to unlocking opportunities for growth in
selected sectors (cocoa, coconut, tourism, timber, horticulture, financial services, and waste management).
MSD requires Strongim Bisnis to carefully select partnerships, and design interconnected activities that
deliver tangible and measurable results. For each activity it must be possible to track progress from improving
the performance of Solomon Islands enterprises, to achieving resilient systemic change in markets, and
ultimately increasing income and employment. In this way, Strongim Bisnis avoids ad hoc activities and seeks
deep engagement with market actors.
Strongim Bisnis activities may include developing and testing new business models, sharing the risk of new
ventures in partnership with private sector actors, facilitating market access, supporting structural changes
to the ‘business enabling environment’, product marketing to bring about greater scale, and improving
women, youth, and people with disability’s participation in markets and their access and control over
productive resources.
This consultancy will support the Strongim Bisnis Communications team to develop high-quality, clearanceready
written products in a timely manner, including media releases and social media copy for Australian
Government-facing communications. The consultant will also deliver some practical writing coaching to
strengthen the writing capability of mid-level staff, improving quality, consistency, and speed of drafting
across the program.
1. Media Release Drafting and Editing Support
• Draft, edit, and finalise media releases and statements to a standard acceptable to the Communications and Engagement Director (DTL), ensuring they are accurate, well-structured, aligned with agreed key messages, and ready for internal and external clearance as required.
• Produce drafts that are structured, accurate, and aligned with Strongim Bisnis tone and Australian Government expectations.
• Incorporate feedback from Strongim Bisnis and support the clearing process by providing updated versions promptly and maintaining version control.
• Where appropriate, develop media release templates and checklists to support internal drafting.
2. Social Media Copy Development (Including Australian High Commission Facebook)
• Draft social media copy packages aligned to program priorities, events, partner achievements, and results, for review and approval by the Communications and Engagement Director (DTL) prior to submission/publication.
• Tailor copy for the Australian High Commission Facebook audience and style requirements.
• Ensure copy is clear, engaging, culturally appropriate, and consistent with safeguarding and do-no-harm principles.
• Work with the Communications team to refine copy based on approvals and scheduling needs.
3. Quality Assurance and Style Alignment
• Support the Communications team to ensure written products align with Strongim Bisnis branding and Australian Government style expectations.
• Ensure accuracy of facts, names, roles, and partner references.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration and Approvals Support
• Work collaboratively with Communications and relevant program staff to gather inputs, clarify messages, and meet deadlines.
• Support the Communications team to progress approvals by producing drafts that are clear, concise, and aligned with agreed key messages.
Other Responsibilities
• Provide ad hoc writing and editing support as requested by the Communications and Engagement Director, within the agreed monthly level of effort.
• Occasionally deliver practical writing coaching through review of drafts (tracked changes and short coaching notes) to build staff capability over time.
The ideal candidate will possess:
Qualifications
• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, International Development, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
Skills and Experience
• Demonstrated experience writing and editing media releases and public-facing communications products.
• Demonstrated experience writing social media content, ideally including government or donor-facing channels.
• Proven ability to translate technical/program information and results into clear, compelling narratives for public audiences.
• Experience designing and delivering practical writing training and/or coaching to working professionals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and rapidly evolving priorities.
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace for drafting, editing, and version control.
• Commitment to gender equality, youth empowerment, disability inclusion, and adherence to do-no-harm principles.
Attributes
• Strong attention to detail and high standards for accuracy, clarity, and tone.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a practical approach to problem-solving and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• High degree of professionalism and discretion, including comfort working with clearance-ready drafts.
• Experience working in a Market Systems Development (M4P or MSD) programme or a private sector development programme.
• Experience working on Australian Aid-funded or other donor-funded programmes, including content development requiring approvals/clearance processes. Knowledge of the Solomon Islands business environment.
• The consultant will be engaged for 3–4 days per month, scheduled flexibly in agreement with the Communications and Engagement Director to meet content deadlines.
• Strongim Bisnis will provide briefs and key inputs (where available) and will coordinate consolidation of internal feedback and approvals.
• The consultant will submit deliverables in editable format (Word/Google Docs) using tracked changes where relevant.
Applications should be submitted via the Recruitee link and will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling
basis. Please submit your application before 6th February 2026, 11:59pm Solomon Islands Time (SBT).
Any questions should be sent to [email protected]
Please use the following title: Writing Specialist - Strongim Bisnis
Applications should include a one-page cover letter addressing the required qualifications,
experience, and attributes, a CV of no more than four pages and the contact details of three
professional referees.
This position will be recruited through Adam Smith International (ASI). ASI is committed to continually
improving the diversity of our workforce through the attraction, retention, and development of a diverse
range of talented people. Women, people with disabilities, Indigenous and ethnic minority groups, and
nationals of Pacific countries are encouraged to apply. We want people to be comfortable bringing their
whole self to work and recognise that inclusion brings further opportunities for innovation and creativity.
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