Communications Specialist (Confidential)

PKR. 250,000 - 300,000 per month, all inclusive

Description

A reputable organization based in Islamabad has established a Centre focused on developing public and private sector proposals for climate change mitigation and adaptation, aiming to access international and national climate change funds.

1. Scope

Responsibilities include:

• Development and implementation of communication guidelines.
• Content Development and Branding: Lead the design and development of key communication materials, including logos, standardised colour palettes,organizational document templates, annual reports, web pages, and information packs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Campaign Strategy and Execution: Collaborate with programme teams to strategize, design, implement, and monitor communication campaigns.
• Communication Calendar Management: Establish and manage an internal Communication Calendar, regulating all communication-related activities across CRCC.
• Feedback Mechanism: Provide regular feedback to programme teams on communication activities, optimizing strategies based on outcomes.
• Knowledge Products Development: Oversee the creation and finalization of multi-media knowledge products. This includes writing, reviewing, and designing banners, brochures, standees, presentations, training and awareness materials, IEC materials, one-pagers, briefs, advisories, summary documents, press releases, advertisements, and more.
• Graphic Designing and Video Content Creation: Utilize graphic design applications and basic video editing tools to design and produce high-quality visual and video content for various communication needs, ensuring a cohesive visual identity across all platforms.
• Timely Printing and Publication: Have basic knowledge of printing services available including types of printing materials, size options and print layouts. Also,coordinate closely with all programmes to ensure the timely printing and distribution of publications and informational materials.
• Social Media Management: Develop and strategically manage social media pages to highlight programmatic activities, ensuring content is visually engaging and aligns with the CRCC brand.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and maintaining the highest standards for external communications.
• Event Coordination: Liaise with procurement and external vendors for the planning and execution of various events, ensuring that all communication needs are met.

2. Qualification

Education: Master’s degree in Communications, Design Thinking, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree from a reputed/foreign university will also be considered.

Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a similar role.

3. Required Skills:

Proficient in utilizing graphic design & webpage development applications, including Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop and Illustrator), CorelDraw, Canva, WordPress, and HTML. Also experienced with basic video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar software.

4. Other Terms & Conditions

• The duration of the contract will be one year, with a three-month probationary period. The contract can be extended annually for the project duration.

Job Details

Functional Area:                                              Planning & Development

Total Positions:                                                1 Post

Job Type:                                                        Full Time/Permanent

Job Shift:                                                         First Shift (Day)

Job Location:                                                    Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan

Gender:                                                            No Preference

Age:                                                                 25-35 Years

Minimum Education:                                  Master’s degree (Bachelor’s from a reputed/foreign University will also be considered)

Career Level:                                                      Experienced Professional

Team Management Required:                                No

Experience:                                                          5-7 Years

Apply By:

Please send electronic submissions of your CV, cover letter, and link of design portfolio (if available) by Sunday, September 22, 2024. Applications without these items may not be considered. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Cover Letter:

In no more than 500 words, please share why you feel you are best suited for this position, covering your expertise, specific achievements, and experience.

Design Portfolio (if available):

Please share the link of Design Portfolio including snippets of content which you may have designed. You can upload it to Google Drive and provide the link for access.