Grade: NPSA-8

Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area: Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery

Bureau: Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Required Languages: English and Nepali

Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in communications, media studies, IT, journalism, international relations, international development, or any relevant fields is required. or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Advanced University degree.

Experience:

• Up to 2-years’ experience (with master’s degree) or minimum of 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) in communications, media studies, IT, journalism, international relations, international development, or any relevant field is required
• Experience of preparation of high-quality communication and knowledge products.
• Working experience of traditional and social media, digital marketing, multimedia (photography/videography) tools and a variety of other communication platforms.
• Experience in preparation of lesson learnt, knowledge products focusing on urban disaster preparedness initiatives including earthquake reconstruction and recovery.
• Demonstrated technical skills in preparation of disaster risk management/preparedness related IEC materials.
• Demonstrated social skills of coordinating with different stakeholders and facilitating discussions including shared learning dialogues.
• Excellent skills on preparing high quality reports, human interest stories, case studies and other knowledge products.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience and knowledge of graphic design and video editing tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
• Proven experience in preparing high level visibility materials for various structural and non-structural mitigation measures
• Familiarity with MS office.
• Experience in Nepali typing skills.
• Experience and knowledge in risk communication and outreach strategies.
• Experience and good understanding of other application for data management and project monitoring including innovative tools and technologies.
• Female candidates and candidates from marginalized group will be given preference.

Language Requirement:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Nepali.

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