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Communication / Outreach Specialist

World Learning - Training for Pakistan

Islamabad , Pakistan

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Posted Sep 20, 2016 3 views

Responsibilities:

Review/revise the overall project communications strategy
Develop and maintain relationship with media
Organize publicity events by working very closely with USAID/Pakistan Task Order Contracting Officer Representative (TOCOR), Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) office, relevant technical teams and USAID contractors, grantees and media on all project publicity events
Produce and disseminate print and electronic publicity materials
Coordinating and take lead on programmatic reports for USAID
Maintain project website and social media presence
Engage local and international media, as appropriate and in consultation with the TOCOR and the USAID/DOC office
Train and guide other project staff on publicity issues
Maintain media contacts and information databases
Recruit participants through the project website or media
Oversee and supervise alumni coordinator activities
Gather success stories for the development of documentaries
Coordinate and ensure best practices in all external communications, including media, donors, project participants and stakeholders, and project reporting.
Coordinate intensively with other project units, e.g.: program and M&E.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or a related field.
At least five years of experience in the development and implementation of increasing awareness of a service or a product among Pakistani audiences required.
Strong communication skills and experience working across a variety of media required.
Experience in working on outreach and recruitment activities of a similar scope and scale necessary.
First-hand knowledge of the local media, Pakistani advertising market, as well as the principles of public relations required.
Proficiency with website content management and the use of social media required.
Familiarity with graphic design, printing and publishing processes required.
Strong command of spoken and written English and Urdu required.

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Human Resources

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Contract

Job Location:

Islamabad, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Bachelors

Degree Title:

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or a related field.

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Minimum Experience:

5 Years (At least five years of experience in the development and implementation of increasing awareness of a service or a product among Pakistani audiences required.)

Apply Before:

Oct 01, 2016

Posting Date:

Sep 20, 2016

World Learning - Training for Pakistan

N.G.O./Social Services · 101-200 employees - Islamabad

World Learning is a nonprofit organization advancing leadership in more than 60 countries. We envision a just world, driven by engaged citizens and thriving communities. To achieve this goal, our mission is to empower people and strengthen institutions through education, exchange, and development programs.