Career in Nepal| Communication Assistant

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No. of Vacancy: 1
Experience: - Years
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Apply Before: 2024-03-01 (Closed)

Offered Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Both
Driving License: Yes
Education Preference:

Job Description:

1. Guided by UN-Habitat communication policies, assist in developing a communication plan for the project activities, .
2. Guided by Project Communication and Outreach Strategy, assist in preparing communication, advocacy and promotional materials, project briefs, bulletins, discussion materials, press release, social media content, infographics, photo, video and best practices documentation, review of the publication and dissemination through relevant and wider media networks.
3. Maintains a media network and contacts with civil society, to promote a better understanding of the project and to support advocacy efforts.
4. Contribute to regular news updates on the official website and newsletters for visibility of the Projects through regular communication mechanisms (social media, national and local media and various outlets)
5. Guided by corporate branding work with project team/consultants/implementation partners for the development and dissemination of project findings, advocacy tools, and other products through local and global networks.
6. Representation of UN-Habitat in UN Communication working groups as a focal point.
7. Provide support to Implementing Partners in their project-related communication and related products.
8. Assist in developing a plan for the storage and dissemination of publications to relevant partners and collaborate with the IT and Documentation Assistant for its execution.
9. Ensure all knowledge products are gender and social inclusion sensitive.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned by the HPM and the Project Coordinator.

Education + Experience

Certificate level / Plus 2 with Journalism, Development Communication, Mass Communication, or the related field. Or
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Development Communication, Mass Communication, or the related field.
Professionalism: Familiar with the issues of inclusive urban planning,
land, livelihood and climate change will be an additional asset; An
established track record in communication management of similar nature;
Good human relations skills, especially the ability to relate to a wide range
of team members and partners; Progressive thinking, ability to work as
part of a team and also to achieve work outputs with limited supervision,
and a pro-active, energetic and innovative approach to work;.
Teamwork: Able to work both independently and as part of a team and
establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and
outside the organization. Ability to establish and maintain effective
partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic
environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. The candidate
needs to have experience of working with multiple stakeholders including
government, civil society and other partners.
Planning & Organizing: The candidate should be able to develop clear
goals that are consistent with the agreed strategy; able to adapt to a new
task and work context quickly and finish all duties within the given
timeframe.
Client orientation: Experience in working with government institutions at
national and local level is an advantage. Capable of working in a team and undertaking initiative to ensure smooth relations and open communication within the team and with partners to provide due visibility
is required. Professional and courteous attitude and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a stressful environment.
Minimum 5 years of working experience for Certificate level in
development communication, mass media, mainstreaming journalism or
journalistic research, social media handling, content development,
audio/visual production or the related work.
Experience in designing communication materials (paper/video/audio) for
mainstream and social media, story writing based on evidence collection,
analysis and production of knowledge products.
Knowledge in the field of inclusive urban planning, livelihood and climate
change or related issues and cross-cutting issues such as GESI, LNOB
are desirable.
Training, meetings, community consultation & workshop facilitation skills
are desirable.
Experience of working with the government stakeholders and the local
government in the new federal structure.
Experience of working with UNITED NATIONS system and other
international organizations/ projects will be considered as an advantage.
Excellent command (written and spoken) in English and Nepali language
is required.
Good working knowledge of computer programs including Web.
Design and management, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, in design,
Canva, photoshop and audio-visual editing software.
Good hand skills with camera, recording, video shooting and editing.
Good typing and editing skill in Nepali are desirable