Position Description

The Communications Officer is responsible for writing, collating, copyediting, proofreading, and distributing high-quality engaging content to defined audiences. He/she will highlight the success stories of the DOPASI foundation. 

Essential Functions

The Communication Officer’s specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Support the implementation of the project-approved Branding and Marking Plan according to management requirements.
• Write, edit, and/or collect relevant project successes in the form of presentations, stories, reports, or other materials. Materials will be used to develop products, such as newsletters, brochures, briefing packets, press releases, and TV/radio spots. Additionally, materials may be used to feature in press releases in coordination with the Communications Manager. 
• Support the Communications Manager in liaising with donors and partner agencies to ensure consistent messaging. 
• Conduct copy-editing and proofreading of external communications materials and ensure quality products. 
• Assist the technical team in laying out information materials such as participants' kits, posters for training, and important events. 
• Orient technical team on sharing field-level information to inform communications products and work closely with regional offices to gather and use field-level materials for project communications. 
• Support alliances with information media and other external networks to leverage support in generating public awareness about healthcare issues, delivering advocacy activities, disseminating key messages, project accomplishments, and other information through print and other media. 
• Support the Communications Manager to coordinate, organize, and facilitate important functions such as launching ceremonies and project visits of Donor and Government of Pakistan representatives. 
• Assist with establishing communication and documentation standards, including the development of formats, styles, and templates, and providing an orientation of project staff on their use, ensuring adherence to DOPASI’s branding requirements. 

Qualifications

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, Development Communication or a related field.  

Skills and Experience

At least four to six (4 -6) years of relevant work experience, preferably in Donor funded projects.

Outstanding and effective oral communication and writing skills in Urdu and English. 

Proficiency in MS Word, Adobe Photoshop, and other desktop publishing software. 

Keen attention to and a good grasp of development trends and issues. 

Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with teams. 

Excellent people skills at all levels, cultural sensitivity, ability to work well under pressure, negotiate diplomatically, and the ability to work well in a multicultural and multidisciplinary work environment. 

Willingness to work and travel in all project areas.