NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

SUPERVISOR: Deputy Chief of Party

LOCATION: Kathmandu

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Communications Specialist will be expected to undertake extensive field travel in the project’s operational area, must likely in Sudurpashchim Province.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute a strategic communication plan for Sajhedari – STF to increase its visibility with the public, GoN, civil society organizations, the private sector and other key or potential stakeholders
• Oversee project deliverables for reporting, including establishing reporting schedules and drafting reporting templates
• Review and edit all project research and communications products, ensuring that they are properly edited and tailored to the appropriate audiences
• Advise on dissemination methods for communications pieces to ensure that information reaches and resonates with the appropriate audiences
• Explore and develop methods of effectively communicating complex information to make it easily understood by a variety of intended audiences
• Report on donor-funded events such as workshops, conferences and training
• Document and develop success stories, videos and other communications assets based on interviews, project activity reports etc. to stimulate project awareness
• Build the capacity of project and partner staff to collect communications assets to include video, photography and written reports
• Under the guidance of Home Office Communications, mange project social media accounts, content and presence

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in public relations, communications, public policy, journalism or other relevant field 
• Minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in communications or public relations
• Proven success designing and implementing communication strategies
• Excellent writing and editing skills and a portfolio of quality written products for a variety of formats (e.g., blogs, articles, op-eds)
• Demonstrated success managing social media platforms to drive messaging with measurable impact on public awareness
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to deeply connect with a range of individuals who have a broad range of backgrounds and expertise
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Nepali, including experience preparing high quality reports and presentations