Minimum qualifications and experience:

Essential

• Master’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of five years’ experience in leading communications, public affairs, engagement, or fundraising roles in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, in combination with seven years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience in how an integrated communications campaign is planned and implemented.
• Experience in multiple communications and engagement areas such as press and media, internal engagement, campaigns and influencing, digital, public affairs, marketing, brand and reputation management, and fundraising.
• Knowledge of digital platforms and how they relate to engagement and campaigns.
• Experience in managing a team of communication professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal and time-management skills.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of or interest in the languages and culture of the HKH region.
• Ability to grasp new, complex information quickly and distil it into communications content.
• Skills and knowledge in a range of communication and fundraising areas.

Competencies:

• A commitment to the voice and leadership of women and marginalised people across the HKH.
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills including listening skills with the ability to produce high-quality communications content.
• Provides information to and shares resources with other units to make decisions collaboratively.
• Adapts personal style, manners, and communication to accommodate various cultures.
• Draws on people with different skill sets and backgrounds to build enthusiasm and gain support to meet challenging objectives.
• Proactively generates concrete results at the output level within and outside the organisation.

Reporting and supervising:

The Senior Communications Officer will report to the Strategic Group 1 Lead in coordination with the Head of Communications. They will work in close collaboration with ICIMOD’s Central Communications Unit, Action Areas A and B, and other Strategic Groups, Action Areas, and units, where relevant.

Location:

You will be working in a cross-cultural, impact-oriented environment at ICIMOD’s head office in Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Occasional travel in the HKH region will be required.

Kathmandu is a lively and exciting place to live. People are friendly, living costs are comparatively inexpensive, food is delicious (with a range of local and international cuisines), good local and international schools, and a low crime rate. Nepal offers amazing trekking, white water rafting, and safaris, combined with a rich culture and charming yet lively nightlife.

Duration:

Three years, with a probation period of six months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and ICIMOD’s future funding levels.

Remuneration and benefits:

This is an international position at ICIMOD. Remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salaries and benefits at ICIMOD are competitive compared with other international organisations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a provident fund, health insurance, severance pay, children’s education grant, and paid leave (30 days holiday and 10 days public holidays). For expatriates, there is a tax exemption in Nepal; they are responsible for their home country’s tax payments. Expatriate staff are entitled to housing allowance, annual home leave ticket, shipment of personal effects, and an installation and removal allowance.

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