The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Media Associate

Views: 3504|Published on: Aug 28, 2019

NGO / INGO / Social work

Mid Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Kathmandu|

Experience: More than or equal to 2 years|

Not Disclosed

Division: Knowledge Management and Communication (KMC)

Duration: One year, with a probation period of three months, with possibility of extension, subject to performance and ICIMOD’s future funding levels

Duty station: The duty station is Kathmandu

Remuneration: Salaries and benefits of ICIMOD are competitive compared with other regional organizations; remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Responsibilities and tasks:

The Media Associate will work closely with colleagues in the Media Unit and under the direct supervision of the Media Officer in all day-to-day functions relating to media and outreach activities. The Associate should be aware of basic communications and public relations practices.

Specifically, the Media Associate will:

Hold primary responsibility for social media management across all ICIMOD social media channels (primarily Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram but also LinkedIn)
Assist in all media-related activities (staff articles, press releases, press meets, interviews, media events)
Assist in all outreach activities (exhibitions, book fairs, film festivals, international day events, open houses)
Identify – in coordination with colleagues – news content from print, online news portals, google alerts, and other sources
Compile and share weekly media coverage and generate other related reports on-demand
Track and update media coverage on the website
Update and maintain ICIMOD’s media contact database and generate users’ profiles and lists upon request
Assist in follow-up for news items for the ICIMOD News Digest, e-circulars, and announcements
Maintain and update information on display boards at the front office
Respond to general queries for information, visits, and related matter
Perform any other related duties

Minimum qualifications and requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in media studies, communications, journalism, or other relevant fields
A minimum of two years of work experience in a field related to communications, journalism, media, or research
Excellent communications skills and knowledge of information technology; sound knowledge of communication strategies and social media management tools and platforms
Experience in science, environment, marketing, public relations, or digital engagement is preferred

Skills and competencies:

Teamwork and cooperation: Works collaboratively in a team, seeking opinions and feedback to find solutions and meet team objectives
Result orientation: Takes responsibility for fulfilling challenging goals set in line with organizational processes
Cross-cultural impact: Adjusts to cultural differences to ensure broad participation
Analytical thinking: Seeks out information and does research to understand problems
Continuous improvement and innovation: Seeks to improve work processes by implementing new practices and technologies
Self-development: Positive attitude towards learning and professional development

Gender and equity policy:

Qualified eligible female candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD upholds a gender equity policy and is supportive to women professionals. It operates a day- care centre on the campus and is committed to the integration of gender equity at the organizational and programmatic levels.

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About the organization

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Khumaltar, Lalitpur

The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region stretches 3,500 km across Asia, spanning eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Encompassing high-altitude mountain ranges, mid-hills, and plains, the zone is vital for the food, water, and energy security of around two billion people and is a habitat for countless irreplaceable species. It is also acutely fragile and at the frontline of the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an international organisation established in 1983, that is working to make this critical region greener, more inclusive and climate resilient. For more information, read our Strategy 2030 and explore our website.

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