Assistant Manager Communication and Media
Opportunity Information
PPS-8
1
Federal Government
Mid Career
Contract
Islamabad
The Role
Assistant Manager Communication and Media leading the Programme's internal and external communication activities through effective communication strategies aligned with Programme objectives. The position is based in Islamabad.
• Lead the Programme's internal and external communication activities through effective communication strategies aligned with Programme objectives • Support implementing partners in developing and executing communication strategies and plans, including Behaviour Change Communication • Ensure Programme visibility in accordance with IsDB and Government of Pakistan communication and branding guidelines • Implement the Programme's knowledge management plan, document key lessons and results, and monitor and report on digital and social media performance • Develop and disseminate communication materials and key messages, including press releases, articles, blogs, publications, newsletters, brochures, flyers, fact sheets and infographics • Produce and coordinate audio-visual content, including webinars, radio programmes, documentaries, interviews and short videos, to support Programme messaging and outreach, and maintain relationships with media • Conduct field visits to document beneficiary experiences, case studies, success stories, testimonials and human-interest stories, and develop relevant IEC materials • Manage the Programme's official digital and social media platforms, including the project website, LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter) and YouTube, in line with multilateral communication standards • Prepare high-quality presentations and visual materials for donor reporting, Programme reviews, meetings, conferences and other official engagements • Provide communication and media support during donor missions, conferences, workshops, media engagements, exhibitions and other Programme events • Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor
Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements
5+ years
Up to 45 years
Education, Experience and Skills Requirements
- Bachelor 16 Years: Media Studies, Mass Communication, Development Communication
- MS / MPhil: Media Studies, Mass Communication
- Masters: Media Studies, Public Relations, Social Sciences
• Overall 5 years of experience in communication, media and public relations or related discipline • Experience in managing social media platforms and website management • Demonstrated expertise in video editing and developing high-quality communication products Preferred: • 3 years of experience with an international or national development sector organisation/ Programme • Knowledge of any other local language
Social Media Management, Website Management, Video Editing, Public Relations, Communication, Urdu Translation
• Field travel across Pakistan is vital for the role (25% of the time) • Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further selection process • No TA/ DA shall be admissible • The PMU reserves the right to increase/ decrease the number of posts or cancel the recruitment process, in whole or in part, without assigning any reason
About the Employer
Ministry of Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety (PASS)