JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position: Communications Specialist
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Location: Kathmandu
Practical Action is a change making organisation that works in unconventional ways. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.
We do things differently, so answers that start small can grow big – bringing people together in bold collaborations, using innovation and knowledge to build futures free from poverty and help shape a world that works better for everyone.
Practical Action seeks to recruit Communications Specialist to work in Practical Action based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
About the role
We are looking for a competent Communications Specialist to nurture and manage a number of relations, both internal and external. The main focus of the role is developing contents, engaging with media and inspiring storytelling. S/he will need to work with the Award/Project Managers, Thematic Leads, Knowledge Coordinator, and Head of Programme Delivery in Nepal particularly in profile building. The role will ensure all our communication products are in line with our branding and marking guidelines and where relevant will produce/coordinate production of audio visual products contributing to our change ambitions and in line with our branding and marking guidelines.
About you
You are experienced in content preparation, copy editing, proofreading and communication material design and production. You have a strong communication skills and fluent in spoken and written English and Nepali. You have proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and willingness and enthusiasm to work in challenging and international visits to cluster/project sites Practical Action South Asia Regional Office. You have good experience in writing human stories for communications and marketing products.
Why join us?
The opportunity to work for an organization that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work. We have baby care room, flexible lactating hours for new mothers and appropriate arrangement for childminders.
Additional information
We treat all applications for employment fairly regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, caste, tribe, belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, or disability. Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing, To ensure that Practical Action meets its obligations of safer recruitment, appointment to posts within Practical Action will be subject to a satisfactory criminal check. Criminal checks will be conducted for all roles.
Interested candidates can download detailed job description and standard application form from https://practicalaction.org/careers/vacancies/communications-specialist-nepal/. Submit a cover letter along with the duly filled standard application form to hr@practicalaction.org.np by Wednesday 3 February 2021
Practical Action
House No. 1114, Panipokhari, Lazimpat
Kathmandu, Nepal