About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

 

Job Summary:

The Communications Officer for CRS Pakistan works closely with CRS Pakistan senior management team, Regional Communications staff and HQ Communications team to create content and to ensure strategic alignment of communications, consistent messaging and a strong brand identity. The Communications Officer for CRS Pakistan will develop and execute a communications plan to raise the country program's profile and increase CRS Pakistan's positioning for funding and influence. Will create content, support internal and external communications strategies, and ensure compliance with donor branding requirements. Additionally, the position will promote the organization's branding, activities, and accountability, as well as community feedback and complaint mechanisms, and safeguarding and other IEC materials. The Officer will adopt a service-oriented approach to ensure best practices and continuous improvement in the impact of benefits to those served by CRS.

 

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Write, design and manage the production of creative and compelling communication and marketing material –stories, press releases, blogs, photos, video, fact sheets, brochures, reports etc. - for various audiences, including public and private donors, local and national governments, local  partners, media and others as needed.
• Coordinate freelancers in the production of above marketing materials as needed.
• Support the procurement processes for licenses, equipment and applications needed to implement the CPs communications plan.
• Use and tailor agency messages tailored for each audience and identify and utilize effective distribution channels to disseminate communications materials to key audiences.
• Organize audio visual material of all the relevant activities
• As appropriate, manage social media channels and create content platforms like Facebook and X (Twitter).
• Develop and maintain relationships with local media and help identify opportunities to reach key audiences, and coach country program staff in effective local media representation.
• Support the dissemination of relevant information among personnel, partners, and project participants or other relevant actors related to the CP.
• Provide marketing and communications support for events, including signage, handouts, talking points, photos, liaising with media, etc., and convene local media whenever needed for CRS or partner event.
• Support the creation of processes, manuals and trainings for CP staff and partners on issues related to communications, marketing, and media created for the development of the CP.
• Data of audio-visual material developed and uploaded on website and social media
• Communication related data bases and tools

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related studies; experience in INGOs or UN preferred.
• Minimum three years of marketing and communication experience, ideally for an INGO with USAID funded projects or another organization in development and relief programming.
• Excellent English language oral and written communication skills is required.
• Individual must possess the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability and desire to work well with diverse employees and customers in a cooperative and friendly manner.
• Must possess ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully disseminating information to a variety of target audiences.
• Travel up to 40 % is required.
• Highly proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and desktop publishing skills is required.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, photoshop is strongly desired.

 

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. 

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

 

*** We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.