Rauthat, Nepal
Competitive
Fixed Term,
Full Time, 38 hours per week

Role overview:

Communication and Knowledge Management Coordinator is responsible for communication and documentation related activities of VSO Nepal’s Inclusive Governance (IG) Programme which includes support and maintain communications with project collaborators, implementing agencies and develop and assist to execute the communications strategy, maintain project/programme documentation and information sharing.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Required:
Essential:

• Technical Expertise – Bachelor’s’ degree (social sciences; Master’s degree preferred) in Communication, Journalism
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in media, journalism, marketing, I/NGOs, UN agency and another development sector.
• Good background on case study development. Ability to analyze information, evaluate options, and follow the strategic directions as guided. Capable of applying his/her skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct implementation, advisory functions, training and the transfer of technical skills to others.
• Ability to work i.e., - Wiki and web content creation;- Digital photo and video editing; Social media writing and editing
• Communication and Influencing Skills – exceptionally Strong written and verbal communication skills - able to listen, analyze, present, consult, negotiate with confidence and obtain stakeholder engagement. Able to communicate complex issues effectively to a wide range of audiences. Experience of remote and cross-cultural communication, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and language differences.
• Decision Making and Planning – Capacity for inquiry, research, logical and analytical thinking, powers of reasoning and critical analysis. Able to demonstrate sound judgment and a solution-focused approach, solving unstructured issues in unfamiliar settings. Able to consider implications of professional value, ethics and attitudes to decision making. Able to plan, juggle complex multiple priorities within restricted resources.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Information Technology Systems – Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel particular experience in creating and training on the use of information management e.g. databases/shared drives e.t.c.
• Experience of working with volunteers and Commitment to VSO’s work and values

Eligibility: Nepalese
Contract: National

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.