Duty Station: Kathmandu
Contract type: Fixed term contract with three months of probation period

Program Background:

Inspire2Care Program is a community-based model of inclusive development implemented in direct partnership with provincial and local governments. The goal of the program is to prevent avoidable disabilities and improve quality of life of children and adults with disabilities and their families through community-based rehabilitation. It works to strengthen community support systems for the achievement of these goals.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of Bachelor Degree in Mass Media, Social Science preferable with specialization in communication from a recognized institution with minimum two years’ experience  in similar position in International/Non-Governmental Organization

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills and fluency in Nepali and English
• Good editing skills
• Basic computer skills specifically in Microsoft Office Package - Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Knowledge of photo/video editing software will be an added advantage.
• Analytical, dynamic, smart, motivated and positive 
• Knowledge of Social Inclusion, Disability and Social Development would be an added advantage
• Ability to work under pressure

Key responsibilities:

Planning:

• Develop and update communication manual for the organization
• Prepare external communication strategy, plans and tools for the organization and its projects.

Internal and external communications: 

• Assist Directors in promoting the work of the organization in the media through seminars, workshops, press conferences and other events and prepare, edit and issue approved press releases on events
• Take the lead in organizing media outreach; arrange all media contacts, press briefings, and interviews; provide talking points and other materials as needed for senior staff; respond to media inquiries quickly and effectively
• Organize national level advocacy campaign, sensitization events in coordination and collaboration with government and non-government organizations
• Develop content for the organization's website and social media platforms and work closely with IT officer for maintenance of the website and social media platforms
• Lead the development of the organization's annual progress report or year book with information support from M&E section
• Actively participate and represent the organization in various networks and movements
• Coordinate production of a diverse range of information products including audio/visual communications and lead the development of IEC/BCC materials as per the program’s needs
• Recording and documentation
• Act as a focal person for communications and documentation at the central level, coordinating information request and documentation of best practices for internal and external sharing.
• Oversee a well-managed archive of Karuna Foundation Nepal's publications, documents, video films and photo archives