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Communication Manager

Aahung, Karachi
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Industry: N.G.O./Social Services
Functional Area: Public Relations
Total Position: 1
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Job Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Gender: Doesn't Matter
Minimum Education: Master's Degree
Degree Title: Social Sciences/Marketing/Mass Comm
Career Level: Manager
Minimum Experience: 4 Years (In areas of public health promotion, familiarity with print and electronic media sector of Pakistan, strong interest in combining marketing and communication techniques to promote social issues)
Apply By: Apr 6, 2012
Job Posting Date: Mar 20, 2012
   
   
 
Job Description:

Summary of key functions:

The Communications Manager will be responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of all communications strategies, policies, procedures and systems that are aligned to Aahung's strategic plans. He/she will:
  • Oversee program activities of Aahung's communications component
  • Ensure development, promotion and dissemination of Aahung's website, IEC and promotional material
  • Support in developing and maintaining external relations.

Detail of key functions

Oversee program activities of Aahung's communications department

1. Design and implement innovative, culturally appropriate and sensitive strategies for utilizing electronic, print and new media to market social messages on SRHR at mass scale

2. Liaise with media/ private companies to promote SRHR issues

3. Design and implement mass awareness campaigns with inputs from program staff and senior management

4. Serve as the focal person from Aahung to interface with media

5. Supervise and mentor the communications team

Ensure development, promotion and dissemination of Aahung's website, IEC and promotional material

1. Support program staff in coordinating with graphic designers and printers for the design and printing of resource materials, reports, etc

2. Ensure maintenance of Aahung's website

3. Develop and ensure dissemination of Aahung's newsletter

4. Support Aahung in initiating, and maintaining external relations with public/private partners, national/international networks and donors Initiate and maintain contacts with donors, international and national organizations interested in SRHR issues

5. Serve as a contact person for donor relations

6. Represent Aahung at national and international forums and network with potential supporters of SRHR work

7. Support senior management in proposal writing, program design, etc where and when required.
 
Skills Required:
 
Basic knowledge of health promotion theories and practices.

Understanding of the realities of communications and public relations for promotion of SRHR issues.

Strong networking, rapport building and communication skills.

Strong writing skills in English.

Exhibits dependability/integrity and ensure accountability.

Enthusiasm to continue personal learning and development in health promotion and media relationships.

Ability to accept criticism and work as a team player.

Ability to manage time, efficiently and effectively.

Ability to manage stress and change.

Contributes creative, practical ideas and approaches to deal with challenging situations.