Position: Communications and Media Specialist (Recent Job)
- Category Government Organization
- Job Location N/AKathmandu District
- Job Level Entry Level
- Salary Negotiable
- Desired Candidate Both(Female, Male)
- Experience 5 + years
- Expiry date Jul 21, 2022 (Expired)
Job Description
RE-ADVERTISEMENT: NATIONAL POST: Communications and Media Specialist, Kathmandu, Nepal Country Office, NOC
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Advanced Degree in the field of Media/Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or equivalent professional experience in the communications areas, combined with an Advanced Degree in a relevant discipline.
Knowledge and Experience:
- At least five years of increasingly responsible professional experience at the national or international level in media/communications, journalism, public relations, political science or development work in a relevant discipline;
- Substantive knowledge and practical experience in communication strategy development, including demonstrated expertise in implementing visibility communications or media projects;
- Strong media contacts and proven success pitching stories to media outlets;
- Knowledge and expertise in UNFPA mandate areas a distinct advantage;
- Excellent research and writing skills, with experience writing reports, newsletters, and programme updates;
- Excellent understanding of web production, social media, and multimedia tools;
- Intimate knowledge and ease of navigation of traditional and new digital and social media;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Demonstrated team player in an international team environment;
- Prior experience in the multilateral system is an asset but is not mandatory.
Languages:
- Fluency in English and Nepali (both oral and written) is required. Other UN languages are an asset.
Required Competencies:
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity,
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
- Embracing cultural diversity,
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
- Communicating for impact
Functional Competencies:
- Leading global advocacy for organizational priorities
- Creating visibility for the organization
- Mobilizing resources
Managerial Competencies (if applicable):
- Engage internal/external partners,
- Lead, develop and empower people, create impact and a culture of performance
- Making decisions and exercising judgment
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.