Purpose:                         Communication coordinator will contribute to design, plan, and implement communication projects and activities in coordination with program and quality assurance department. S/he contributes to show case HIN activities and ensure brand penetration. S/he represent HIN and building the necessary understanding and acceptance of support for the HIN among key stakeholders. Moreover, this role will contribute towards enhancing internal communications and stock management.

Main Responsibilities:

To ensure that media and communications work delivers good quality internal / external products, high profiling of the organization, campaigns and strategies that lead to change in policies and practices affecting the marginalized and poor people in Pakistan

1. Write, edit, and disseminate content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization's activities, products and/or services.
2. Contribute ideas and input into national media strategies and activities relating to project
3. Ensure brand development and image building of HIN across the board and in sector
4. Respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the organization.
5. Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database.
6. Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and coordinate publicity events as required.
7. Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.
8. Proficiency in design and publishing software.
9. Manage conflict as it arises and escalate to management.
10. To ensure that media spokesperson is properly briefed for media appearances.
11. To set by example, high standards of communications work within the team by often providing copy and audio-visual material for print and electronic publications.
12. Develop and enhance standard operating procedures for media, communications and public relations.
13. Develop media and communication strategies and plans.
14. Develop case studies and success stories

Staff Management:

1. capacity-building of his/ her subordinates project staff on relevant media jobs and interventions

Networking – Representation – Liaison:

1. Establish appropriate networking with the media person/ forums and networks
2. Provide assistance to project coordinator to present reports in relevant forums in his/ her absence
3. Establish internal networking with teams and organization department to have a better implementation of communication plan
4. Actively contribute to decision-making process within HIN by way of exchanging information, collecting data and information from other stakeholders and ensuring that all appropriate channels of communications are feeding into the process.

Program Development: 

1. Provide assistance to Project Coordinator/ manager through establishment of communication policy, branding kits, protocols
2. Provide  assistance to Project Coordinators/ manager in drafting reports, human interest stories and case studies  

Capacity Building:

1. Facilitate capacity-building sessions of project/program teams

  

Main Requirements:

 

Qualification

 

1. Minimum a Master’s degree of Media and Communication or equivalent to it

 

Experience

1. Minimum 5 years’ experience of working with NGO’s/ INGOs
2. Experience of working with same type of project/ program is an added advantage  
3. Minimum 3 years’ experience of working in relevant humanitarian projects

Skill

1. Excellent communications skills (verbal & written) to communicate effectively with representatives of donors’ public bodies
2. Can work on social media
3. Can operate media devises up to the market and partners requirements
4. Stress management & Time management skills
5. Very effective organizational & Computer skills

Knowledge

1. Knowledge of the needs, requirement and objectives of potential donors, including trends within donors fundraising strategies.
2. Knowledge of and commitment to participatory methodologies and Knowledge of current thinking on development issues and methods.
3. Knowledge of the corporate sponsorship sector.
4. Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods (via written, oral, and visual media).

 

 

Ability

1. Ability to work in and with a diverse team
2. Ability to negotiate with stake holders  
3. Ability to maintain supportive work environment
4. Ability to work regardless of working hours in emergencies and special tasks

 

Commitment

1. Commitment to HELP IN NEED’s mission, visions and values
2. Commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity
3. Hard working and self-motivated

 

 

We offer:

• Open-ended contract
• A competitive package.

Extensive opportunities for learning and development