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.