Job Title: Communication Officer
Reports to:  CEO
Location: The position is based in Kathmandu valley with occasional visits to placement schools. 
Salary: Based on Teach for Nepal policies.
Duration: 1 Year. Renewal will depend on availability of funding.

Job Purpose:

To lead development and execution of strategic communication plan to create strong brand awareness of Teach For Nepal among its stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Primarily responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develop and implement strategic communications plan to create and strengthen TFN’s brand identity across key stakeholders. 
• Create marketing/public relations strategy, which will allow TFN’s leadership team to cultivate meaningful relationships with key stakeholders such as media, government officials, and partners.
• Work with the board, staff, and TFN Fellows to recognize internal and external communications opportunities and execute appropriate strategies to support them.
• Produce & edit all copy intended for external distributions to ensure that it aligns with strategic communication plan.
• Create/edit content for multiple communications mediums such as website, e-newsletter, social media, press releases, and periodic reports. 
• Create audio and video content from Teach For Nepal Fellows’ classrooms.
• Work with graphic designer/media agency to produce high quality materials.
• Produce and/or work with relevant professionals to produce short documentary videos highlighting Fellows’ work. 
• Keep TFN’s website and social media platforms vibrant and current.
• Cultivate and manage strong relations with the media and press.  
• Work with TFN Fellows to create content and publish regularly on internet and print mediums. 
• Provide support and feedback to the Fellows and staff on their written communications.
• Work with teams within TFN to produce materials that strategically support short-term and long-term goals of the teams. 
• For all marketing and communications activities create and track tangible measures of success.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelors degree required, Masters degree preferred in Communications, Marketing and related field. 
• Two years of full-time experience in communication role, preferably in non-profit sector.
• Strong written communication skills in both Nepali and English preferred. 
• Detail oriented with excellent editing/proofreading skills. Ability to produce error-free work.
• Willing to travel within Nepal. This position requires frequent visit to Fellows’ schools in rural Nepal.
• Strong computer competency required. Skills in HTML, Wordpress, print & graphic design software preferred.
• Ability to work in team.
• Ability to take photos and videos, including editing skill, preferred.
• Experience in developing partnership and networking.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Pragmatic, sociable, reflective, and highly energetic.

TO APPLY:

Send your CV/Resume, a cover letter and two samples of your writing (not edited by others) to [email protected].