The Poverty Graduation of Extremely Poor and Flood-Affected Households (PGEP) is a US$134.2 million project jointly financed by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Government of Pakistan (GoP). The four-year project is being implemented under the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (MoPASS) in 25 of the poorest and flood-affected districts of Pakistan. The project supports the Government’s development priorities under Uraan Pakistan and is aligned with the IsDB Food Response Programme and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on reducing extreme poverty and economic vulnerability, promoting sustainable livelihoods and employment, and strengthening the resilience of poor and vulnerable households to climate-induced shocks.

Job Description 

• Lead the Programme’s internal and external communication activities through effective communication strategies aligned with Programme objectives.
• Support implementing partners in developing and executing communication strategies and plans, including Behaviour Change Communication.
• Ensure Programme visibility in accordance with IsDB and Government of Pakistan communication and branding guidelines.
• Implement the Programme’s knowledge management plan, document key lessons and results, and monitor and report on digital and social media performance.
• Develop and disseminate communication materials and key messages, including press releases, articles, blogs, publications, newsletters, brochures, flyers, fact sheets, and infographics.
• Produce and coordinate audio-visual content, including webinars, radio programmes, documentaries, interviews, and short videos, to support Programme messaging and outreach, and maintain relationships with media.
• Conduct field visits to document beneficiary experiences, case studies, success stories, testimonials, and human-interest stories, and develop relevant IEC materials.
• Manage the Programme’s official digital and social media platforms, including the project website, LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter), and YouTube, in line with multilateral communication standards.
• Prepare high-quality presentations and visual materials for donor reporting, Programme reviews, meetings, conferences, and other official engagements.
• Provide communication and media support during donor missions, conferences, workshops, media engagements, exhibitions, and other Programme events.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

 Qualification and Experience

• At least 16 years of education, BS/MS in Media Sciences / Mass Communications / Social & Management Sciences or related field from internationally well-reputed institute or HEC recognized university.
• Overall, 5 years of communication, media, and public relations or related discipline with preferably 3 years of experience with an international or national development sector organization / Programme.
• Experience in managing social media platforms and website management.
• Demonstrated expertise in video editing and developing high-quality communication products.
• Fluency in verbal and writing skills in the English language and good writing and translation skills in the Urdu language. Knowledge of any other local language will be an added advantage.
• Field travel across Pakistan is vital for the role. (25% of the time)

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further selection process. No TA/DA shall be admissible. The PMU reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of posts or cancel the recruitment process, in whole or in part, without assigning any reason.