Job Description

Strategist, M&C Saatchi World Services (Singapore) We are a specialist division of M&C Saatchi. Our aim is to harness the power of cutting-edge marketing, communications, and creativity, so that they become key tenets of social and behaviour change activity throughout the International Development sector. Together with our local partners we are focussed on tackling some of humanity's most challenging and important problems, in fragile states and developing countries. If you are looking for a career with purpose, fascinating topics, and travel, that will challenge you and develop your skillset, we would love to hear from you. 1. Job Title

• Strategist

• Full Time

• Singapore

• Chief Strategy Officer

• To develop communications solutions to change knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in target audience groups across the Asia-Pacific region.

• To use and champion multiple sources of research, best practices and critical thinking to assist multiple client organisations in the pursuit of achieving their objectives.

• To set an example within the agency as to the value or strategy in answering client problems by developing effective ways of working, tools and techniques and sharing them with the organisation.

• To draw on multiple information sources and distil complex problems into simple communications strategies.

• Bring best practices in advertising and communications, behaviour change, brand strategy and to work with a media strategist to develop media & dissemination strategy.

• To gain an intimate understanding of the client problem set which includes some of the worlds most intractable societal, political and cultural issues. This includes a working knowledge of different cultures and religious practices.

• To provide support and guidance to other strategists in the team when answering client problems.

• To partner with the internal research team and external suppliers to build a firm understanding of multiple target audiences knowledge, attitudes and behaviours.

• To discover and apply research and insight from a range of adjacent disciplines such as psychology, behavioural science, business strategy, social sciences, semiotics and more.

• Develop a firm understanding of Measures of Performance and Effect in regard to strategy and resultant change in knowledge, attitudes and behaviours. To regularly report on these measures to the agency and clients.

• To work with creative/production staff and partners to ensure creative products and solutions are strategically correct and achieve or better the client goal.

• To work closely with the account management team to shape the strategic output across the business and to offer training and guidance to other strategists and project staff.

• To share knowledge and experience in a formal and informal way that grows the collective knowledge of the agency.

• To bring best practices in advertising and communications, behaviour change, brand strategy and to work with the media strategy team to develop dissemination strategies.

• To look for opportunities that support the success of the contracts and identify any new opportunities for business growth.

• To assist various related activities in the day-to-day running of the business including client RFIs, new business strategies and other ad-hoc activities.

• Reports to the Chief Strategy Officer

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of both the commercial, and development sector strategic and communication best practices.

• To maintain a working knowledge of region(s) of interest including social, cultural, political and economic aspects.

• Keep up-to-date on strategic theory and innovations in target geographical areas as well as emerging platforms and technologies which may be applied.

• Be prepared to assist outside the stated core responsibilities and be proactive in supporting a small, dynamic project team dealing with daily challenges.

• Be an ambassador for M&C Saatchi World Services.

• Ability to develop successful strategies to combat some of the worlds greatest social and systemic problems.

• Knowledge of multiple forms of research - both in the development of strategy and the subsequent reporting of it.

• To understand communications best practices from both the commercial and development sectors.

• A firm interest and understanding of geo-politics and International Relations.

• A minimum of five years experience of creating and bringing to life effective communications strategies for a range of problems.

• Knowledge of fundamental techniques, tools and practices of a brand and communications strategist.

• Ability to bring new working practices, tools and/or techniques and embed them into the day-to-day operations of the business.

• Ability to quickly analyse and process large volumes of data and insights from multiple sources.

• Ability to craft and present simple solutions to highly complex problems (as oral or written presentations).

• Ability to work with creative staff/partners to ensure the strategy comes to life in the real world.

• An ability to understand the culture of/develop strategies for diverse countries, cultures and communities.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills (English).

• Proficient in all components of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel).

• Experience of working with Governments, the international development sector or similar (includes previous or voluntary work).

• Demonstrable liaison skills across the numerous sectors and disciplines (for example ties to academic practitioners).

• Asian languages and cultural understanding are a benefit.

• An understanding of politics/geo-politics, conflict, peace-keeping & emerging issues such as disinformation.

• Excellent communication skills to enable him/her to support work with senior stakeholders and to understand client requirements.

• Understanding of the companys culture and business area.

• Sense of responsibility to towards the organisations reputation.

• Ability to travel and work independently.

• Forward leaning attitude in support of the team.

• Anticipation of challenges and show of initiative across all projects.