Posted Mar 04, 2020
We are looking for services of a "Communications Specialist"
Experience:
At least 5 years of work experience and demonstrated success in a communications role that includes social media. Exceptional writing and editing skills, including the ability to write for a variety of audiences and communications mediums
Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Master’s in communications/media studies or related field.
Responsibilities:
She/he will be responsible for:
- Assess the present communication strategy of WSSCs and devise a capacity building plan to support them in planning and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that includes designing and branding of communication materials, designing knowledge sharing activities, and setting-up and maintaining relevant social media channels for promotion and information dissemination on water and sanitation services.
- Identification of appropriate communications channels to support WSSCs’ activities.
- Guide the WSSCs' staff on communication activities including the production of reports, awareness-raising materials, news releases or other news items for public information or internal dissemination, and the management of documents and webpages.
- Assess the communication capacities of WSSCs relevant staff and design capacity building modules on communications.
- Coordinate the training session with training and capacity building experts.
Job Details
Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)
Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p
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