Duty Station: Central Office- Kathmandu

Contract Type: Fixed term contract with three months of probation period.

Program Background:

Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Program is a community-based model of inclusive development implemented in direct partnership with the provincial government of Koshi Province and local governments. The goal of the program is to prevent avoidable disabilities and improve the quality of life of children and adults with disabilities and their families through community-based rehabilitation. It works to strengthen community support systems for the achievement of these goals.

Education and experience:

• Atleast bachelor’s degree in Humanities/ Management/ Public relations/ Communications  (masters preferred)
• At least 3 years of professional work experience in public relations, communications, or advocacy.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in spoken and written communication skills: Nepali and English & (Maithili language will be an added advantage) .
• Computer skills specifically in Microsoft Office Package - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of web-based management systems
• Good knowledge of photo/video editing, design software, infographics and electronic promotional materials and tools.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and experience in social media outreach
• Knowledge of local country media landscape
• Ability to work under pressure.

Key responsibilities:

Planning

• Develop and update communication manual for the organization.
• Prepare external communication strategy, plans and tools for the organization and its projects.

Internal and external communications

• Assist in promoting the work of the organization in the media through seminars, workshops, press conferences and other events and prepare, edit, and issue approved press releases on events.
• Take the lead in organizing media outreach; arrange all media contacts, press briefings, and interviews; provide talking points and other materials as needed for senior staff; respond to media inquiries quickly and effectively.
• Organize national level advocacy campaign, sensitization events in coordination and collaboration with government and non-government organizations.
• Develop content for the organization's website and social media platforms and work for the maintenance of the website and social media platforms.
• Lead the development of the organization's annual progress report or yearbook with information support from M&E section.
• Actively participate and represent the organization in various networks and movements.
• Coordinate production of a diverse range of information products including audio/visual communications and lead the development of IEC/BCC materials as per the program’s needs.
• Support the knowledge and evidence lab in compilation and recording of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to KFN’s goals and activities.

Recording and documentation in collaboration with M&E department

• Act as a focal person for communications and documentation, coordinating information request and documentation of best practices for internal and external sharing.
• Work closely with Knowledge and Evidence lab team for well-managed archive of KFN publications, documents, video films and photo archives 
• Connection, communication, and networking 
• Update with global digital movement and progresses.

Other

• Uphold the KFN policies and guidelines including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)-related rules and the code of conduct.
   ➤ Participate actively in PSEA-related trainings and awareness-raising initiatives, supporting the                   distribution of PSEA materials, and reporting SEA allegations through the specified reporting                    channels.
   ➤ Participate in SEA complaints investigations as necessary.
   ➤ Recognize, eliminate, or reduce program risks connected to SEA (particularly for personnel involved           in programming)
• Provide assistance in other KFN programs whenever needed.
• Coordinate with all KFN staff as and when necessary.
• Other responsibilities consistent with the skills and experiences, as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Demands

• Periodic visits to field offices and project areas as and when required.

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