Duty Station: Action for Nepal Office, Kathmandu, Nepal
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration of contract: 12 months
Application Deadline: 30 June 2023

Action for Nepal is an non profit organization brining access to quality health, education and clean and safe driving water in the remote communities of Nepal. 

Action for Nepal Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism, 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Action for Nepal is seeking a qualified and highly motivated professional to serve as a Communication Officer. The assignment will be based in Kathmandu Office.

Overall Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop an office communication strategy and action/work plan;
• Identify the key messages and content of the programs, projects and activities of the Organization to promote relevant information and stories through traditional and social media;
• In close collaboration with the program team maintain the office website page and the social media accounts with timely, relevant and well-presented information;
• Gather and prepare engaging content (photos, videos and stories) from field visits following Action for Nepal standards and guidelines.
• Design and generate factsheets, newsletter, Annual report and other in-house publications as per plan
• Ensure Action for Nepal branding, messaging, and style in all communications materials.
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or another related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two to three years of relevant writing professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, interactive digital media or in communications and press departments, preferably in the context of development cooperation.
• Demonstrated command of writing and editing and the development of media and/or communication materials.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent written and spoken Nepalese.
• Excellent written and spoken English

Skills and Competencies

•  Commitment to teamwork;
•  Strong interpersonal and networking skills;
•  Highly organized and self-motivated;
• Capacity to collaborate and positively engage with stakeholders in the media, as well as partners and beneficiaries. 
• Demonstrated personal sensitivity and commitment to the values and principles of equity, gender equality, cultural diversity and children and youth protection;
• Excellent computing skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and related programmes; and knowledge in using digital media software including Adobe Creative Cloud Bundle such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and InDesign is highly desirable;
• Prior NGO experience is an asset.