Sondang Sirait
Communications Lead at IA-CEPA ECP Katalis- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bahasa Indonesia Native or bilingual proficiency
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Burmese (Myanmar) Elementary proficiency
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Russian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Christian Razukas
Sondang is a gem–an excellent writer, reporter and interviewer who makes copy that's fast, clean and accurate. Full marks for Sondang's research and analytic ability to get to a story's beating heart.
Christian Razukas
Sondang is a gem–an excellent writer, reporter and interviewer who makes copy that's fast, clean and accurate. Full marks for Sondang's research and analytic ability to get to a story's beating heart.
Christian Razukas
Sondang is a gem–an excellent writer, reporter and interviewer who makes copy that's fast, clean and accurate. Full marks for Sondang's research and analytic ability to get to a story's beating heart.
Christian Razukas
Sondang is a gem–an excellent writer, reporter and interviewer who makes copy that's fast, clean and accurate. Full marks for Sondang's research and analytic ability to get to a story's beating heart.
Credentials
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Russian for beginners А1. Русский язык: A1
Saint Petersburg State UniversityNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Blockchain and FinTech: Basics, Applications, and Limitations
The University of Hong KongSep, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate in FinTech Ethics and Risks
The University of Hong KongJun, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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IA-CEPA ECP Katalis
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Indonesia
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Lead
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Aug 2021 - Present
IA-CEPA ECP Katalis is a government-backed Indonesia-Australia business development catalyst helping realise bilateral commercial opportunities. IA-CEPA ECP Katalis is a government-backed Indonesia-Australia business development catalyst helping realise bilateral commercial opportunities.
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The World Bank
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Consultant
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2021
The World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group, is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Its mission is to fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results and to help people help themselves and their environment by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity and forging partnerships in the public and private sectors. The World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group, is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Its mission is to fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results and to help people help themselves and their environment by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity and forging partnerships in the public and private sectors.
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Myanmar Development Institute
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Myanmar
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Communications Adviser
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Jun 2017 - Jan 2019
Myanmar Development Institute is the leading economic think tank in Myanmar, established to strengthen the analytical capacity of the government of Myanmar. It was established by the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in February 2017 through Cabinet Notification No. 9/2017. Myanmar Development Institute is the leading economic think tank in Myanmar, established to strengthen the analytical capacity of the government of Myanmar. It was established by the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in February 2017 through Cabinet Notification No. 9/2017.
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GIZ
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Communications Specialist
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Nov 2017 - Oct 2018
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH or GIZ in short is a German development agency headquartered in Bonn and Eschborn that provides services in the field of international development cooperation. GIZ mainly implements technical cooperation projects of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), its main commissioning party, although it also works with the private sector and other national and supranational government organizations. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH or GIZ in short is a German development agency headquartered in Bonn and Eschborn that provides services in the field of international development cooperation. GIZ mainly implements technical cooperation projects of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), its main commissioning party, although it also works with the private sector and other national and supranational government organizations.
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Account Manager
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Sep 2017 - Mar 2018
Rice Communications is a boutique communications agency serving Asia Pacific, offering services in public relations, digital communications and marketing communications. Headquartered in Singapore, Rice Communications also maintains presence in Myanmar, where it delivers creative and compelling communications support to multinational clients and local companies.
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Consultant
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Mar 2016 - Aug 2017
Rice Communications is a boutique communications agency serving Asia Pacific, offering services in public relations, digital communications and marketing communications. Headquartered in Singapore, Rice Communications also maintains presence in Myanmar, where it delivers creative and compelling communications support to multinational clients and local companies.
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PT. Phoenix Communications
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Indonesia
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copy Editor
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Aug 2016 - Mar 2018
NOW! Jakarta is a monthly magazine for international visitors as well as the international community in Jakarta. It offers quality content and provides readers with a comprehensive portion of everything the city has to offer, from dining to shopping, arts and culture, events and many more. NOW! Jakarta is a monthly magazine for international visitors as well as the international community in Jakarta. It offers quality content and provides readers with a comprehensive portion of everything the city has to offer, from dining to shopping, arts and culture, events and many more.
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
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Germany
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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PR Consultant
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Jul 2017 - Sep 2017
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH or GIZ in short is a German development agency headquartered in Bonn and Eschborn that provides services in the field of international development cooperation. GIZ mainly implements technical cooperation projects of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), its main commissioning party, although it also works with the private sector and other national and supranational government organizations. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH or GIZ in short is a German development agency headquartered in Bonn and Eschborn that provides services in the field of international development cooperation. GIZ mainly implements technical cooperation projects of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), its main commissioning party, although it also works with the private sector and other national and supranational government organizations.
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MYANMORE
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Myanmar
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributor
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Jan 2016 - Jul 2017
MYANMORE is the leading English-language lifestyle and entertainment platform providing great content and experience for the expatriate community in Yangon. The company runs weekly, monthly and quarterly publications, as well as a web-based content platform. MYANMORE is the leading English-language lifestyle and entertainment platform providing great content and experience for the expatriate community in Yangon. The company runs weekly, monthly and quarterly publications, as well as a web-based content platform.
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The Jakarta Post
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Indonesia
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Newspaper Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Contributor
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Nov 2012 - Aug 2016
The Jakarta Post is an award-winning daily English-language newspaper in Indonesia. It also runs Sunday Edition, Online Edition and a regional publication in Bali. The Jakarta Post is an award-winning daily English-language newspaper in Indonesia. It also runs Sunday Edition, Online Edition and a regional publication in Bali.
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Assistant to the President's Spokesperson
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Dec 2009 - Oct 2012
Responsibilities included developing position papers, talking points, and speeches reflecting current issues relating to government policies, liaising with government and key media stakeholders Responsibilities included developing position papers, talking points, and speeches reflecting current issues relating to government policies, liaising with government and key media stakeholders
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SCTV
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Indonesia
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Producer & Presenter
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Oct 2007 - Nov 2009
Liputan 6 is the award-winning flagship news program that airs four times a day on SCTV, one of the largest networks in Indonesia. Liputan 6 is the award-winning flagship news program that airs four times a day on SCTV, one of the largest networks in Indonesia.
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Voice of America
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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TV Production Specialist - VOA Indonesian Service
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Feb 2005 - Sep 2007
Voice of America (VOA) is a United States government-funded multimedia news source and the official external broadcasting institution of the United States. VOA Indonesia is the Indonesian service of the Voice of America (VOA). Broadcasting from Washington, DC, the service produces broadcast and online programs. Voice of America (VOA) is a United States government-funded multimedia news source and the official external broadcasting institution of the United States. VOA Indonesia is the Indonesian service of the Voice of America (VOA). Broadcasting from Washington, DC, the service produces broadcast and online programs.
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Education
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2013 - 2016
SOAS University of London
Master of Science (MSc), Public Policy and Management -
2001 - 2002
Northwestern University
Master of Science in Journalism, Broadcast Journalism -
1996 - 2000
University of Indonesia
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
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