Contract Type: Fixed Term (FT)

Level: NOB

Contract Duration: One year (Renewable)

Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal

Education: Advanced University (Masters) degree in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other relevant field, or First University (Bachelors) degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Language: Fluency in oral and written English and Nepali is a must, and strong writing skills required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• At least 3 years of post-graduate (after Master degree) professional experience in media management, communication strategy, storytelling and production of communication materials, social media content creation and channel management, budget and people management.
• Has gained experience in utilizing specialist communications techniques to enhance functional output.
• Has provided direction and instruction to more junior staff members withing area of expertise.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to build and sustain effective collaborative relationships with key media contacts and influencers to raise WFP’s profile;
  Proven experience to effectively develop strategies and action plans to engage with media and other significant external stakeholders;
• Skilled in developing high quality multimedia content such as photo essays, infographics and other audio and visual hand-out material;
• Proven track record of media and social media channel messaging in management for a large international non-profit organization;
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects strongly encouraged;
• Knowledge of the political environment in Nepal and Asia is an asset.
• Experience in effective management of human resources and optimal use of financial resources (budget planning and management) desired;
• Strong and proven work experience in the field of Communications in WFP or any other UN agency is highly sought after;
• Proactive and highly organized to handle stress and short deadlines;
• Ability to work well independently as well as skilled in structuring and implementing own ideas in a team environment; and
• Strong creative content creation, storytelling and copywriting skills.

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