• Develop and rollout PFMSP communication and media outreach strategy
• Maintain the Project’s internal and external communication needs
• Work with team members of key project components to develop the project’s social media platforms with relevant and timely information
• Support the overall project as well as key components in creating communication materials to introduce the project’s key activities and recent updates
• Draft press releases; success stories and develop blogs by working closely with the team leaders of the three components above
• Take the lead in planning and organizing periodic events with the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and the National Reconstruction Authority, and other relevant stakeholders, to engage in planning physical events inside and outside the valley to engage beneficiaries and national and local level media
• Take lead in communicating the importance of Public Financial Management (PFM) in promoting transparency and accountability in the Budget Cycle. Collect articles / materials regarding PFM to publish on local and regional media through national dailies, magazines, television, radio, online platforms, etc.
• Ensure that all PFMSP publications, releases and other documents are in line with USAID and Louis Berger branding policies
• Take lead in creating physical and virtual archive of key documents and media files for reference and usage by the programme and
• Maintain and develop good relations with the local media, and be resourceful in mobilizing the press corps for important events

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 3 years of work experience in Development Communication or 5 years of experience with national level (English) media
• Fluency in spoken English and Nepali
• English and Nepali written communication skills are a must for this position
• Prior experience in drafting releases, news items, stories and blogs for prominent business dailies or publications
• Candidate should have a learning attitude with leadership skills as well as an ability to work within a team  
• Proficiency in using office software such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint and other presentation tools; a basic knowledge of photo and video editing is a considerable advantage
• Experience in enabling and maintaining a web presence for projects, and
• Should be willing to travel outside the valley on short notice

TO APPLY,

Please send your updated CV with three references and an application cover letter with describing your competency and experience that meet the position including your expected salary to [email protected] by 24:00 hrs April 25, 2017.

Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview. Telephone enquires will not be entertained.