| Job Position | Manager |
| Functional Position | Communication Manager |
| Education Level | Master’s degree from a recognized university in any field. However, priority will be given to person with mass media and journalism background. |
| Experience Required | Minimum 5 years of experience in the development sector mainly with reputed NGOs/INGOs in the similar positions. |
| Job Location | Central Officer- Lalitpur |
JOB SUMMARY: The designated person will be based in central office under Communication and Documentation Unit and coordinates with program units as per the details tasks specified below.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific tasks related to Communication
- Responsible for social media management across all KOSHISH social media channels and generating monthly analytical reports on social media and website performance.
- Develop an annual calendar of communication outreach / campaigns targeting prominent national and international days.
- Publish monthly and quarterly newsletters and annual reports along with other organizational documents as required.
- Collect footage for videos and photos of important outreach activities.
- Produce short video-stories of the selected beneficiaries.
- Develop content and materials for fundraising for the organization.
- Coordinate with program team to prepare standard PPT and reports.
- Ensure consistency of branding of KOSHISH.
- Provide periodic orientation to staff on writing for news, success stories, social media post etc.
- Review and update communication strategy of KOSHISH and implement them effectively.
- Develop plan for awareness campaigns in collaboration with other units, with specific reference to prominent national and international days related to health, mental health, disability, and human rights.
- Develop PSAs, IEC, BCC and relevant materials and produce audio/visual contents for mass awareness and sensitization in close coordination with the concerned team members.
- Maintain and update official website and social media pages on a regular basis.
- Lead media mobilization, including (radio/TV programs) for awareness and sensitization on mental health and psychosocial disability.
- Systematic maintenance of photo and video bank of all communication materials of KOSHISH.
- Provide periodic orientation to staff on good photography and ethical considerations.
- Support In carrying out meetings and workshops as per the program/project need.
- Cover the photo and video of events carried out by KOSHISH as per requirement.
- Coordinate with the team for contents of Annual Report, design and publish it.
- Prepare and publish the news of events carried out by KOSHISH.
- Carry out any other tasks that are required of the position as per organizational need.
Specific tasks related to Documentation
- Review organizational documents and prepare plans to enhance systematic documentation.
- Lead the development of contents for monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly newsletters, organizational annual report, website, and social media posts in collaboration with other units and project teams in KOSHISH.
- Review and develop standard templates for the organization for PowerPoint presentation, case stories development and reports in collaboration with program and MEAL units.
- Prepare and publish the news of events carried out by KOSHISH.
- Support to develop institutional memory of the organization.
- Update organizational profile on a periodic basis.
- Compile impactful stories of beneficiaries in coordination with program team.
- Coordinate with MEAL unit in developing and maintaining central database system for the organization.
- Develop synopsis of the projects being implemented in the organization.
- Carry out any other tasks that are required of the position as per organizational need.
Required Skills:
- Proven experience of documentation and communication
- Excellent write-up skill of English and Nepali languages
- Well versed with the latest technologies on the computer, mobile and other digital platforms
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Excellent teamwork.
- Dynamic, flexible and motivated to work for the cause.
- Willing to travel to project locations.
- Ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to compile and synthesize data and prepare reports.
- Sensitive to mental health and crosscutting issues of disabilities
Salary: Negotiable as per competence and experience
Applying Procedure:
- Interested candidates are requested to send their updated curriculum vitae and Cover letter in PDF version via email at recruit@koshishnepal.org.
- Please clearly mark in the subject line as “Application for the post of Communication Manager“.
- The deadline for application submission is 22nd December 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process.
- Please clearly mention a minimum of three referees on your Curriculum Vitae. (Contact number, Email ids, etc.)
Note:
- Eligible candidates with disabilities, women and from the local area are encouraged to apply.
- KOSHISH reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever.