Based in Islamabad, Alternate Development Services Pvt. Ltd (ADS) is a research and capacity development firm. It is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). ADS possess elaborate experience in policy review and project implementation in the areas of alternative and renewable energy transition, industrial decarbonization, and addressing the effects of global warming, climate change, and environmental conservation on society, economy, businesses, and people’s livelihoods in general.  

ADS envisions generating an enabling environment for informed policy positions, nature-friendly and people-centered development, as well as energy consumption and transition. It is rapidly emerging as a known entity striving to persuade, facilitate, and monitor Pakistan’s corporate sector in transitioning from fossil-powered energy to renewable and sustainable sources of energy, such as wind, solar, bio, and other green, clean, and climate-positive sources of energy. ADS believes that employing alternative sources of energy not only helps minimize global warming and arrest greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) but also helps in sustainable business growth and profitability as well.

The Alternate and Renewable Energy Campaign (AREC-Pakistan) is ADS’s ensuing campaign for transforming the corporate sector’s sources of energy towards clean and green ones. ADS strives to encourage the corporate sector (specifically the textiles, sports, and apparel industry and respective supply chains) to switch to Net-Zero by transforming their high-carbon-emitting and polluting sources of power to alternative, sustainable, greener, and cleaner sources of energy. 

Role Purpose: ADS is seeking a Media and Communication Officer (MCO) who can support ADS’s climate and environmental themes and, importantly, lead day-to-day digital communications. The role is suited to a candidate with journalistic experience who combines strong writing and journalistic research skills with social media management and graphic design. 

1. Communication: Social media management, moderation, and organizational representation (40%).
2. Research: Journalistic Research on Energy, Climate Change, Industry, economics, etc. (40%).
3. Graphics: Designing professional visual graphics (non-template-based) (20%).

Corresponding to the project requirements, ADS intends to assign the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

1. Support research and knowledge products on climate change, environment, industrial decarbonization, and clean energy transition.
2. Manage ADS social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube), including a content calendar, posting schedules, community engagement, and inbox management.
3. Draft engaging, audience-appropriate content (English and/or Urdu) for social media, newsletters, and event promotions, with emphasis on climate/environment/renewable energy/industrial decarbonization narratives and project visibility.
4. Design visual materials for events and digital channels, including posters, pamphlets, banners, standees, infographics, presentation templates, and professional reports.
5. Develop press releases for the events.
6. Produce and edit short videos for campaigns and events (reels/shorts, interviews, field highlights).
7. Track performance using analytics and prepare brief monthly learning notes/dashboards to improve content strategy.
8. Support event documentation and other tasks assigned by the Chief Executive/Programme Manager.
9. Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Duty Station: Islamabad, with occasional travel to Punjab, KP, Sindh, and Balochistan, depending on project requirements.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Media and Communication Studies, Journalism, or other relevant disciplines.
2. 3-5 years of relevant journalistic experience (print, digital, or broadcast), combined with demonstrated social media management, graphic design/creative production, and still and video camera handling. Experience covering the industry, climate, renewable energy, or economics beat in a newspaper will be considered an added advantage.
3. Strong writing and editing skills; ability to convert research content into clear, public-facing/social media messaging.
4. Willingness to travel for field activities when required.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Understanding of climate change, environmental issues, and decarbonization narratives in Pakistan (policy awareness will be appreciated).
2. Good command of social media platforms, trends, and audience engagement.
3. Strong skills in professional graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or CorelDRAW (template-based platforms (Canva etc) alone are not sufficient).
4. Working knowledge of video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Filmora or equivalent), including basic audio cleanup and captions will be an added advantage.
5. Proficiency in still and video camera handling for event and field documentation.
6. Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines; works well independently and in a team.

How to Apply: Please email: (i) updated CV/Resume, (ii) a brief cover letter, and (iii) a portfolio or 3-5 sample links (designs/posters and/or videos; professional reports, social media pages handled, if applicable).

This position is exclusively open to women applicants. ADS is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applications are welcomed from women of all faiths, backgrounds, nationalities, ages, and orientations. A competitive salary will be offered in line with qualifications and experience.

Deadline: September 15, 2026. 

Send applications to: Muhammad Imtiaz (Manager Admin and Finance) – [email protected]

As we are interviewing on a rolling basis, please do not hold your application to the last date.