Communications Officer

Disaster Relief and Care Nepal (DIREC NEPAL)

DIREC Nepal focuses on post-disaster reconstruction. Our purpose is to rebuild disaster affected communities so that individuals, families and communities can thrive, both today, and tomorrow. A key element of our strategy is to identify and to rebuild essential infrastructures within communities which will have the greatest impact. Our work in rebuilding these key communal infrastructures is focused on improving quality of life and empowering local population to achieve their own successes.

Details / requirements:

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, literature, history or relevant field.
  • 1-2 years’ experience in communications or media relations experience for a PR agency, NGO or similar organization.
  • Interested in public service and the work of DIREC Nepal is preferred.
  • Proven quick and thorough research and writing ability, good judgment under pressure, extremely organized and detail oriented and proven capacity to multi-task in fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines, and professional demeanor.
  • Social Media experience with Facebook in a professional capacity preferred.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Job Specification: 

  • Draft and format written deliverables for DIREC's website, press releases, project proposals, and meeting minutes.
  • Monitor traditional and digital media coverage of the organization.
  • Draft social media content.
  • Other administrative duties as needed, including, but not limited to, assisting in planning for public events.

Overview

Category Communications / Broadcasting
Openings 1
Experience 1+ years
Education B. A. (Bachelors in Art)
Posted Date 20 Mar, 2017
Apply Before 27 Mar, 2017
City Kathmandu