At RECOFTC, we believe in a future where people live equitably and sustainably in and beside healthy, resilient forests. We take a long-term, landscape-based and inclusive approach to supporting local communities to secure their land and resource rights, stop deforestation, find alternative livelihoods and foster gender equity. We are the only non-profit organization of our kind in Asia and the Pacific. We have more than 30 years of experience working with people and forests, and have built trusting relationships with partners at all levels. Our influence and partnerships extend from multilateral institutions to governments, private sector and local communities. Our innovations, knowledge and initiatives enable countries to foster good forest governance, mitigate and adapt to climate change, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. RECOFTC specializes in capacity development for community forestry and devolved forest management. RECOFTC Nepal, the Center for People and Forests, is a non-profit organization affiliated with RECOFTC.

RECOFTC Nepal is inviting candidates to apply for the position of Communication Officer. The successful applicant will be based in Kathmandu, Nepal. The contract duration is for 12 months with a possibility of extension subject to funding and satisfactory performance. The position is for Nepalese nationals only.

At RECOFTC, we believe in a future where people live equitably and sustainably in and beside healthy, resilient forests. We take a long-term, landscape-based and inclusive approach to supporting local communities to secure their land and resource rights, stop deforestation, find alternative livelihoods and foster gender equity. We are the only non-profit organization of our kind in Asia and the Pacific. We have more …

Communication Officer

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Specific Tasks and Duties

The Communication Officer is a member of the RECOFTC Nepal team and works under the supervision of the Managing Director of RECOFTC Nepal and closely with the the Knowledge Management and Strategic Communication team in Bangkok.

Specific tasks and duties include:

Develop and implement a communication strategy and plan for RECOFTC Nepal
Maintain and update a database of profiles of key partners and stakeholders and community forestry networks
Assist team members to strengthen relationships with stakeholders through communication and knowledge management
Support planning and implementation of events and coordinate communication support for events including invitations, participant lists, venues, and engagement with partners and news media
Document activities, results, impact and lessons learned
Write and edit communication content such as stories, policy briefs, social media posts and proposals
Plan and share content through the RECOFTC Nepal website and social media channels
Assist RECOFTC Nepal teams in planning, developing and packaging content in collaboration with the communication officers of donors and development partners, ensuring that donors’ visibility guidelines and procedures are met
Network with youth, university students and young government officials to foster the sharing of ideas on community forestry and natural resource management in Nepal
Support activities of gender champions to promote gender equality and networking
Participate in and contribute to the RECOFTC Nepal’s quarterly and annual planning and budgeting processes
Assist with the preparation of quarterly, annual and project reports for RECOFTC Nepal
Support managing directors in fundraising and implementation of program activities
Perform other tasks assigned by the Managing Director
Translate documents from Nepali to English and English to Nepali

Required Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, marketing or public relations
Minimum of five years’ experience in communication
Experience developing and implementing communication plans
Experience managing websites and social media
Experience developing high-quality content and publications
Experience planning and implementing multi-stakeholder events in-person and through teleconferencing
Experience translating communication content from English to Nepali and Nepali to English
Experience working with national and local media in Nepal
Experience applying visual identity and visibility guidelines for organizations, projects and donors
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and communicate effectively in both written and spoken Nepali and English
Willingness to travel frequently to project field sites in Nepal, and other focal countries of RECOFTC
Proficiency in computer applications, and Nepali and English typing

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of forestry, environmental issues, natural resource management, social inclusion and gender equality, disaster risk reduction, climate change, human rights, democracy and the rule of law
Committed to achieving gender equality and ability to engage with colleagues and stakeholders in gender-sensitive ways
Strong sense of teamwork with leadership and networking ability
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Experience with environmental and natural resource management work, as well as community engagement in Nepal

RECOFTC’s core values

At RECOFTC, our core values are the foundation of our culture and guide all our work. In addition to job specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics, attitudes and skills:

Embrace innovation
Adapt to, and learn from, challenges
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Nurture commitment, responsibility and ownership
Prioritize sustainability
Cultivate participation, social inclusion and gender equity

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