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Communications Coordinator
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for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-governmental, not for
profit, conflict transformation organization. Its mission is to
transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with
conflicts – away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative
solutions. Founded in 1982, SFCG has headquarters in Washington DC in
the United States and in Brussels in Belgium. SFCG has been working in
Nepal since 2006 to support its conflict transformation and
peacebuilding processes.
Summary of Position
The
Communications Coordinator will work with SFCG's management and program
teams for effective internal and external communications, including
writing briefs and reports, writing contents for website and
newsletters; documenting success stories and case studies; and promoting
positive media coverage.
S/he
will work under the direct supervision of the Country Director and in
close coordination with the Director of Programs. The position will be
based in Kathmandu and will include some travel to the field.
Major duties and responsibilities
- Support and assist the Country Director to develop and implement an effective communication strategy;
- Integrate key communications messages into program products, activities and processes;
- Ensure donor compliance on communication, branding and marking all SFCG Nepal projects;
- Coordinate with program staff and generate and write contents on behalf of SFCG Nepal for SFCG's global newsletters and websites, and publicity materials;
- Promote SFCG's mission and results through internal and external communication tools including, newsletters, website, social media and public events.
- Promote SFCG's events and activities working closely with the Project Coordinators and Managers; and support the program teams to plan and implement publicity and promotional activities and events;
- Maintain and update media files, organize press clippings and photo files, and organize and manage collateral and promotional material inventory;
- Develop media statements, fact sheets, press releases, press kits, etc. for SFCG events and activities;
- Communicate with target groups, communities, partners and stakeholders to understand and address the program’s end-user information and communications needs;
- Attend assigned activities and events carried out by SFCG and partners and prepare activity reports;
- Proactively collect, document and write success stories and case studies; proposal and report briefs; and
- Perform any other duties as required.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of professional experience in outreach, communications, advocacy, social marketing, advertising, media and public relations, and campaigning;
- Substantial experience of working with news organizations, print and/or broadcast;
- Sound experience of working with creative services/advertising/event-management agencies to fulfill commissioning, procuring, contracting, developing and producing marketing/campaign/advertising materials and products; good working knowledge of media buying will be an asset;
- Strong command of English and Nepali language, with excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal communication skills;
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to produce high quality written materials for different audience; creative writing, editing, photography, presentation, public speaking and active listening skills;
- Creative, entrepreneurial and collaborative; ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines; and
- At least Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications/ Public Relations/ Advertising/ Marketing/ Journalism and/or other relevant discipline.
Application process:
Please
send cover letter, CV and a writing sample to sfcgnepal@sfcg.org before
October 30, 2014. The cover letter must address how your experience and
qualifications fits the requirements; state your expected salary and
available start date. Please mention the position you are applying for
in the subject line.
Search for Common Ground is an equal opportunity employer.