1. Communication Manager based at Country Office, Lalitpur: 1Position
This position has a direct line reporting to Country Director, Country Office, Lalitpur
Key responsibilities:
- Lead in developing strategy, action plan and guidelines to support global communications, media strategy and policy
- Provide strategic support to programme team for consistent branding and profiling of Plan Nepal’s programmes including effective use of social media
- Utilize and strengthen media relations at all levels (regional, national and district) to increase Plan Nepal’s visibility and credibility
- Ensure information and communication materials remain accurate and up to date
- Document and disseminate Plan Nepal’s key development message and successes to internal and external stakeholders
- Manage communication during emergencies in addition to undertaking other corporate responsibilities
Required qualifications & experiences:
- Masters Degree in mass communication, journalism or relevant field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in communication/media relations/journalism preferably in the development sector (I/NGO experience a plus)
- Proven experience in coordination, liaison and networking managing team, finance and other critical management domains
- Excellent computer skills, particularly in InDesign and Photoshop
- English and Nepali language competencies both verbal and written along with professional report writing and excellent presentation skills
Qualified and interested Nepali candidates are requested to submit a typed job application and the most recent Curriculum Vitae, with names of 3 referees. The candidate is to also complete a Plan Nepal’s vacancy form available at Plan Nepal’s website (in ‘About Plan in Nepal’ link under the Jobs section) and submit it along with the job application. The full application may be dropped off at Plan Nepal Office at, Shree Durbar, Pulchowk OR mailed to Plan Nepal’s P.O. Box 8980 OR emailed directly to nepal.vacancy@plan-international.org no later than 3 August, 2014. Only short listed candidates will be notified for written test & interview.
Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plan strongly encourages women applicants and applicants from Dalit, Madhesi, Janajati, marginalized ethnic groups and offers proactive support and capacity development for female staff and staff from marginalized group. Plan Nepal reserves the rights to cancel vacancy announcements without assigning any reason whatsoever. Plan will not entertain solicitations for any position and candidates who do so may be disqualified.
Plan takes active measures in recruitment and employment practices to ensure children are protected