Terms of Reference

Job Position: Advocacy & Communication Officer

Duty Station: Islamabad

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES

Education

• A university degree in international relations, political science, international development, public policy, public administration, economics, communication or any other related fields.

Work Experience

• At least two (2) years’ experience in one of the following fields is required: advocacy, campaigning, communication or mass media & social media engagement.
• Experience in working with high-risk communities, vulnerable group and private sector, experience in media partnership and event management will be considered as an asset.

Skills

• Excellent English writing skills
• Sound understanding of public health initiative in context of Pakistan.
• Ability to work in very organized manner with high level skill in planning, interpersonal communication, presentation and coordination.
• Experience in visibility and brand management, ability to identify branding risk and suggest appropriate solutions.

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English and Urdu is required. Knowledge of other local language is an asset.

Key Accountabilities, Duties & Tasks

• Support in the implementation of communication strategies and support to the partners in implementation of advocacy and communication activities of the projects.
• Facilitate the ability of Polio/ NEOC counterparts to work effectively with different stakeholder for the implementation of advocacy, digital and public activities, also engaging partners in events and organizing capacity building and information sharing.
• Proactively identify, meet, establish and cultivate relationships with key digital and media and other relevant external contacts, and compile and maintain contacts and general databases.
• Create campaigns spikes linking local campaign activities with global campaign spikes and vice versa also coordinate with different Polio affiliates for creating and implementing spike plans.
• Ensure/contribute to the production of accurate and timely minutes/reports of NEOC meetings; and ensure polio data, policy and media documents are archived appropriately.
• Deliver effective, qualitative and timely communication of Polio in Pakistan’s activities to the relevant stakeholders.
• Promote Pakistan Polio programme and its works through different channels of media.
• Support documentation of programme achievements and assist NEOC in Pakistan in fundraising efforts.
• Develop project case studies, communication material, design campaigns and take lead role in event management and coordination.
• Conduct field visits to project areas to document stories and ensure communication guidelines are followed by partners during the implementation of the project activities.
• Ensure consistent branding in all Polio related material in Pakistan communications.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of health / polio beat reporters, journalists, and media outlets in Pakistan
• Monitor media coverage related to polio and provide regular updates and analysis
• Schedule, coordinate, and prepare the National Coordinator for media interview, ensuring the key messages are effectively communicated
• Draft, edit and disseminate press releases, media advisories, and news stories to announce programme updates, achievements, and events
• Deliver high visibility and quality campaigns products for NEOC and partners
• Maintain and support NEOCs internal communications and knowledge management process
• Manage NEOCs external and digital communications at country level to support campaigns
• Build Advocacy and communication capacity of others; support media relations and outreach