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Job summary
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No. of Vacancy
: 1 -
Job Type
: Full Time -
Offered Salary
: Negotiable -
Gender
: Both -
Career Level
: Senior Level -
Experience
: 8 Years -
Apply Before
: 2019-12-02 Closed
Job Description:
Summary of Primary Duties
The Communications Officer will support in Communication and Outreach activities to the technical team and Communication and Outreach Specialist (COS).
Essential Duties
- Support project information and communication needs. Report results on program status and impact, including press releases and success stories.
- Support COS in compiling and editing monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the project’s progress as well as other contractual deliverables.
- Facilitate project’s public events such as openings, press conferences, forums, seminar and conference speaking engagements, news releases, and online media outlets.
- Assist COS in development of project’s communications strategy, project branding and messaging in line with the project’s communication strategy.
- Assist COS in disseminating and communicating RSLUP benefits at provincial-level conferences.
- Document success stories in consultation with technical team and from field visit.
- Develop Information, Education and Communication materials on DRM and dissemination.
Supervision
The Communications Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Communication and Outreach Specialist.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Communication skills developed in a marketing or advertising firm, or in media.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience managing USAID funded projects
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, and fluency in English
Education + Experience:
- University degree in relevant field. Masters Preferred.
- 8 years of experience in communications for development activities. Experience in marketing communications, information management, public affairs, public awareness and/or media.
Benefits:
Level of Effort/Timeline
The level of effort is 260 days per year. The employment contract will be on a yearly basis, with possible extensions until the close of the project on July 31, 2024. Communications Officer will be based in Kathmandu, with frequent travel to priority Tayar’s eight selected municipalities and occasional travel to other parts of Nepal
Apply Instruction:
Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to TayarRecruitment@dai.com by November 30, 2019. Please mention the position in the subject line of the email.
Women and persons with disabilities, marginalized and disadvantaged communities are encouraged to apply.