Plan International Nepal Job Vacancy for Media and Communication Specialist

Plan International Nepal Job Vacancy for Media and Communication Specialist

Functional Area: Influencing, Campaigns and Communications

Reports to: Director of Influencing, Campaigns and Communications

Location: Country Office

Travel required: 25%

Grade: D1

Type: Open to all applicants, Fixed term employment until 2years from date of employment ; based in Country Office

ABOUT PLAN INTERNATIONAL

Plan International is a development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International works in over 75 countries with its partners, programme participants young people, supporter to advance children’s rights and equality for girls with an ambition to see All Girls Standing Strong Creating Global Change. Plan’s programmes are supported by a core of defined values, including transparency and accountability, team collaboration, inclusion and integration, as well as, the overall desire to empower girls and young women as legacy.

Plan International has been working in 50 districts in Nepal since its inception in 1978.It has played an important role in advocating for children’s rights and gender equality in Nepal. Through its various initiatives, it empowers marginalized children, their families and communities to access their rights to health, education, economic security and protection. By addressing the unique challenges faced by girls and working towards their advancement, Plan International Nepal contributes to building a more equitable and inclusive society for all.

Plan international Nepal seeks candidates who practice feminist leadership, promote diversity, actively seek innovative solutions for problems, courageously and respectfully share their opinions and ideas, break down barriers and engender cross-department collaboration, practice active listening, maintain confidentiality, build trust and are passionate about children’s rights and equality for girls.


ROLE PURPOSE

Deliver high impact communications that reflect the organisation’s approaches, principles and values as a leading child’s rights agency, inspiring confidence across a range of internal and external audiences.

S/he will provide strategic leadership and directions for all communications objectives of Plan International Nepal’s Country Strategy, and strategic support across the organization including external and internal messaging, ensuring that Plan’s credibility, visibility and brand recognition remain high with key stakeholders.

S/he will lead the production and dissemination of high-quality communication materials for a variety of audiences, designing materials that are pitched at the relevant level for the audience and will identify and develop relationships with collaborators and influencers so as to expand Plan’s influencing ambitions.

S/he will develop and lead the Country Office’s digital media presence by developing and releasing effective social media communications across all important platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and internal platforms, ensuring that all staff are well-versed in social media and use it effectively and appropriately to promote girls’ rights and Plan’s work.

Description

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

Reports to: Director of Influencing, Campaigns and Communications

Budget Accountability: N/A

Number of direct reports: None, but this might change over a period of time

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Broader responsibilities 

• Creates plan and implements it, meeting deadlines and driving for impact and results. 
• Holds self-accountable for making decisions and responds positively to critical feedback;
• Takes risk in the active pursuit of creativity and innovation;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling Plan International’s Feminist Leadership principles;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Plan International Nepal as elucidated in the Country Strategy.
• Self-starter, strategic thinker orientated towards finding solutions and communicating it effectively;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Promotes team inclusion, integration and collaboration.

Functional responsibilities 

Media Relations:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Pitch stories and press releases to local, national, and international media.
• Coordinate media interviews and appearances for organizational spokespeople.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare media reports for internal stakeholders.

Social Media Management:

• Manage the organization’s social media accounts and develop strategies to increase engagement and followers.
• Create and schedule social media posts, campaigns, and support to project to pitch stories. 
• Monitor social media trends and respond to comments and messages in a timely manner.
• Support Influencing, Campaigns and Communications teams to oversee all branding compliances, including the development and implementation of Plan’s editorial policy for all printed and electronic publications;
• Work closely with Country Management Team to develop crisis communication protocols and strategies to effectively manage and respond to potential communication challenges or negative publicity.

Internal Communication:

• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and stories for external communication purposes.
• Coordinate internal communication initiatives, such as newsletters, updates, and staff briefings.
• Ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organizational goals across all internal communication channels.

Event Management:

• Plan and coordinate press conferences, media briefings, and other events to promote organizational initiatives.
• Produce event materials such as press kits, banners, and presentations.

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Education qualification and experience

• Master Degree with minimum 3 years of experience in media and communication roles, preferably in an international development or non – profit context. This experience might include media relations, communication, increase engagement and followers in social media.
• Bachelor Degree with 5 years of experience in the relevant sector.
• Good understanding and knowledge of development communications, media environment and practice in Nepal, trend, challenges and opportunities; 
• Experience in engaging with youth especially designing and disseminating youth targeted communications; 
• Excellent written and oral skills in English and Nepali with the ability to communicate with a range of audiences;
• Knowledge of media landscape and contacts within the Nepalese media industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Writing and editing skills, with the ability to create clear, concise, and persuasive content.

Knowledge

• Contextual: Ability to understand the context that Plan International is working in Nepal especially the role of media as a key stakeholder;
• Knowledge and trends in digital and social media marketing. Familiarity with digital communication platforms, social media channels, and tools for creating and scheduling content;
• Media management: Proficiency in managing relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers. This includes pitching stories, coordinating interviews, and managing press releases.
• Youth engagements: understanding of the various trends that youths are attracted towards and crafting communications messages and plans to engage them.  

Skills 

• Listening: Ability to listen to program staff, partners, programme participants in a sensitive and participatory way so as to bring out compelling stories to pitch to media and other relevant audiences.
• Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under challenging circumstances.  Willing to travel up to 25% of time, sometimes to very remote project areas.
• People Skills: Ability to provide support to program teams and partners in media and communication. re
• Communication Skills: Well developed written and oral communication skills in both English and Nepali. Able to communicate to wider audiences clearly and sensitively about Plan International’s work.
• Integrity: Works with trustworthiness, integrity and has a clear commitment to Plan International’s core values;
• Interpersonal: empathetically interact, communicate, and collaborate with others and is an active listener and possesses emotional intelligence
• Multimedia Skills: Proficiency in working with various forms of media, including photography, videography, and graphic design. 
• Communication Skills: Ability to develop key messages and narratives for varied and wide range of stakeholders, including media and donors.

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.
• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace.
• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• This position is based in Country Office, with travel to regional offices and field as necessary.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

• Medium Level: Medium interaction with children  

“Say Yes ! To Keeping Children and Young people safe and Protected” 

Application Deadline: Thursday, 7th March 2024

To apply visit: p2p.com.np