EAI is preparing for the USAID/Pakistan Communications and Outreach Mechanism (COM), a five-year, $20 million project which aims to catalyze strategic communication objectives by engaging with USAID/Pakistan staff, implementing partners, and stakeholders from the government, private sector, and civil society, to improve perceptions about USAID/Pakistan and the USG on behalf of the Pakistani people. COM aims to increase knowledge and awareness of USAID/Pakistan civilian assistance programming through a combination of traditional and digital mass media and engagement of individuals, communities, and stakeholders through a series of exchanges. This project is anticipated to be awarded by June 2019.
The Public Relations (PR) Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining a favorable public image for USAID/Pakistan by communicating the accomplishments of USAID/Pakistan's projects and activities. The PR Manager is also responsible for pitching stories to the media, preparing media kits, and organizing press tours. In addition to writing press releases, the incumbent will write speeches and prepare articles for publications, release information to counter negative publicity, and handle crisis and emergency communications.
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