JOB PURPOSE: The incumbent will develop pro-active media, donors and other stakeholder’s engagement strategy to strengthen and develop strategic partnership encompassing print, electronic and social media outlets in an integrated manner. Develop, Foundation’s communication material (electronic and written), Maintain HF’s website and other interactive modes of communication.
Main Responsibilities & Tasks:
Qualification Requirements: Master’s Degree in Mass Communications and have expertise in Social and Media Communications.
Essential Experience, Skills and Competencies
Professional Experience
· At least seven years relevant experience of working with NGOs preferably INGOs including management of grants and budgets of which two must be at a senior management level
· Proven experience of developing and implementing communication systems
· Experience of producing documents and publications for external audience
· An excellent understanding of the current international donor environment, funding trends/priorities and in particular knowledge of international donors working the field of economic /social enterprise development
· Demonstrable experience of successfully developing programmes and securing donor funding
· Proven experience of donor liaison, reporting and negotiations
· Must have proven experience of strategic planning
Skills
· Strong leadership qualities that include ability to lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
· Ability to work with minimum supervision and in a team environment to achieve maximum results in a cost effective manner
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu.
· Strong management skills (staff, finance and time) required to meet tight deadlines
· Excellent IT skills
· Excellent negotiation and networking skills
Personal Competences
· Willingness to travel to the project areas around the year
· Proven ability to work under pressure
· Must be able to embrace and promote diversity within teams and different communities
· A good team-player who is able to promote the spirit of joined of working at all levels
· Ability to represent HF in a confident, courteous and coherent manner
Hashoo Foundation (HF) is a progressive and dynamic nonprofit organization, leading the way in human development and poverty alleviation by implementing viable economic development, educational and capacity building programs. Vision We envisage an ethical, equitable, inclusive and progressive society in which people live with dignity and have power over their own lives. Mission Our mission is to enable and empower communities to be independent by facilitating equitable access to opportunities. Values Hashoo Foundation draws on the values of equity, inclusivity, transparency, innovation, integrity, respect and fulfillment. These values make the foundations of our guiding principles, which, in turn, contribute to setting standards for all organizational operations.