HEAD EXTERNAL RELATIONS

ASIA PULP AND PAPER; Jambi; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 450.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A global pulp and paper company is seeking a Public Relations Manager to manage communication functions with government and stakeholders. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of experience in external relations or forestry. Responsibilities include supervising environmental compliance, coordinating with forestry services, and maintaining stakeholder relations. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. Join a company committed to delivering quality products globally while valuing tradition and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Forestry, Law, or Communication).
• At least 15 years of experience in external relations, licensing, or forestry.
• Good understanding of forestry, environmental, and licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out public relations and communication functions with government institutions.
• Monitor fulfillment of forestry technical personnel through training programs.
• Supervise the Environmental Management System implementation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Coordination skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Law, or Communication

Job description

Carry out public relations and communication functions with government institutions, private sector, and other stakeholders.

Monitor and coordinate with internal and external parties regarding the fulfillment of forestry technical personnel (GANIS) through regular training and refresher programs.

Implement publication functions related to company matters in accordance with established policies.

Supervise the implementation of the Environmental Management System to ensure minimal impact on the environment in compliance with applicable regulations.

Maintain good relationships with technical agencies, internal departments, and all stakeholders.

Prepare licensing documents and external reports, as well as support boundary activities and monitoring of HTI (Industrial Plantation Forest) development.

Coordinate with District and Provincial Forestry Services regarding HTI development.

Conduct monitoring, evaluation, and review of External Relation function work programs, including external document administration and licensing legality.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Forestry, Law, or Communication).

At least 15 years of experience in external relations, licensing, or forestry.

Strong communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.

Good understanding of forestry, environmental, and licensing regulations, particularly in Industrial Plantation Forests.

Ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Strong leadership qualities and high integrity.

The recruitment process is free of charge and applicants will not be required to pay any fees at any stage of the selection process.

As one of the world’s largest pulp and paper companies, Asia Pulp and Paper Group (APP) is responsible for delivering quality products to meet the growing global demand for tissue, packaging and paper. On any given day, our products find their way into the hands of consumers in various branded forms from all over the world. Started in 1972 with Tjiwi Kimia producing caustic soda, now we run operations across Indonesia and China with an annual combined pulp, paper, packaging product and converting capacity of over 19 million tons per annum. Today, APP markets its products in more than 120 countries across six continents.

Over the years, we have expanded our operations significantly through the acquisition and expansion of several of our pulp and paper mills. It’s our commitment to customer satisfaction that enables us to grow our share in paper sales worldwide and broaden our presence through offices in many countries. We believe ‘tradition and modernity go hand in hand’ which means we value long term relationships as part of our Eastern traditions, while we also are eager to embrace the modern values of innovation and efficiency.