Job Title: Communication Specialist 

Punjab Resilient And Inclusive Agriculture Transformation (Priat) Project 

Duty Station

Lahore (with field travel across project districts)

Reporting To

Project Manager / Team Lead (PRIAT)

Background

The PRIAT Project aims to strengthen agricultural value chains by improving farmer organization, market access, and buyer–farmer linkages across selected districts of Punjab. The project works closely with farmer groups, private sector buyers, and field teams to translate improved production into sustainable commercial outcomes.

The Communication Specialist will play a critical role in documenting project results, translating technical and market activities into clear communication products, and supporting donor and stakeholder reporting.

Purpose of the Position

The Communication Specialist will lead project communications, knowledge documentation, and visibility efforts, ensuring that PRIAT’s market linkage outcomes, farmer-level impacts, and partnerships are clearly captured and communicated to management, donors, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Communication & Documentation

- Develop and implement a project communication plan aligned with PRIAT objectives and donor requirements.
- Document key project activities including market assessments, buyer linkages, farmer engagement, and value chain outcomes.
- Produce high-quality communication products such as:
  - Success stories and case studies
  - Project briefs and one-pagers
  - Quarterly and annual communication inputs
  - Human-interest stories from the field

2. Donor & Stakeholder Communication

- Support preparation of donor reports, presentations, and knowledge products by providing well-structured narrative inputs.
- Ensure consistency with donor visibility, branding, and communication guidelines.
- Translate technical and field-level information into clear, non-technical language suitable for donors and senior stakeholders.

3. Field Coordination & Content Collection

- Coordinate closely with marketing associates, field mobilizers, and technical staff to gather accurate and timely information from the field.
- Support teams in documenting lessons learned, challenges, and best practices from implementation.

4. Digital & Social Media Support

- Manage and update PRIAT’s digital and social media presence, ensuring content reflects project progress and impact.

5. Knowledge Management

- Maintain an organized repository of communication materials, photographs, reports, and media content.
- Support internal learning by packaging insights from field implementation and market engagement activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

- Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.

Experience

- Minimum five (5) years of proven experience in project communications, preferably within donor-funded or development sector projects.
- Demonstrated experience working in Punjab, with familiarity with rural and agricultural contexts.
- Experience in field-based projects, especially agriculture, livelihoods, or value chain development, will be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Essential

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong ability to synthesize technical and field information into clear, compelling narratives.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders including project teams, management, and donors.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.

Desirable

- Understanding of agriculture, markets, or rural development projects.
- Basic photography and content editing skills.
- Familiarity with social media platforms used for development communication.

Key Personal Attributes

- Strong coordination and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Willingness to travel to project districts
- Ethical, professional, and results-oriented

Contract Type

Project-based (details to be finalized)