Education qualification and experience:

• Master Degree with minimum 3 years of experience in media and communication roles, preferably in an international development or non - profit context. This experience might include media relations, communication, increase engagement and followers in social media.
• Bachelor Degree with 5 years of experience in the relevant sector.
• Good understanding and knowledge of development communications, media environment and practice in Nepal, trend, challenges and opportunities; 
• Experience in engaging with youth especially designing and disseminating youth targeted communications; 
• Excellent written and oral skills in English and Nepali with the ability to communicate with a range of audiences;
• Knowledge of media landscape and contacts within the Nepalese media industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Writing and editing skills, with the ability to create clear, concise, and persuasive content.

Knowledge:

• Contextual: Ability to understand the context that Plan International is working in Nepal especially the role of media as a key stakeholder;
• Knowledge and trends in digital and social media marketing. Familiarity with digital communication platforms, social media channels, and tools for creating and scheduling content;
• Media management: Proficiency in managing relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers. This includes pitching stories, coordinating interviews, and managing press releases.
• Youth engagements: understanding of the various trends that youths are attracted towards and crafting communications messages and plans to engage them.  

Skills:

• Listening: Ability to listen to program staff, partners, programme participants in a sensitive and participatory way so as to bring out compelling stories to pitch to media and other relevant audiences.
• Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under challenging circumstances.  Willing to travel up to 25% of time, sometimes to very remote project areas.
• People Skills: Ability to provide support to program teams and partners in media and communication. 
• Communication Skills: Well developed written and oral communication skills in both English and Nepali. Able to communicate to wider audiences clearly and sensitively about Plan International’s work.
• Integrity: Works with trustworthiness, integrity and has a clear commitment to Plan International’s core values;
• Interpersonal: empathetically interact, communicate, and collaborate with others and is an active listener and possesses emotional intelligence
• Multimedia Skills: Proficiency in working with various forms of media, including photography, videography, and graphic design. 
• Communication Skills: Ability to develop key messages and narratives for varied and wide range of stakeholders, including media and donors. 

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