Communications Officer



Vacancy Announcement: Communications Officer (Lalitpur, National Office)

Apply Before: Sunday, 22nd June 2025

World Vision is a child focused relief, development and advocacy organization that contributed to transformation in the lives of millions of children around the world in vulnerable situations. We are driven by Christian values to serve children and families regardless of their religion, age, gender, ethnicity, class and caste.

Here’s where you come in:

The Communications Officer executes comprehensive digital media strategies to enhance World Vision International Nepal's brand awareness and public engagement. This role supports campaigns focused on child wellbeing advocacy, ensures brand compliance across all materials, creates compelling content from field activities, manages communication assets systematically, and builds internal capacity for effective storytelling while supporting emergency communications when required.

Major Responsibilities

1. Execute digital media plans and manage social media presence and website content

• Brand Compliance Checks
• Analytics & Reporting
• Website Content Upload

2. Create and curate engaging content (photos, videos, stories) from field visits following WVI standards

• Field Visit Coordination for Content Gathering
• Capture and Document Stories of Change
• Photography and Videography
• Translation
• Support Office/Donor Coordination

3. Design and produce factsheets, newsletters, and internal publications

• Draft and Distribute Internal Newsletters
• Create and Maintain Internal Communication Materials
• Support Orientation for New Staff

4. Contribute to advocacy campaigns and public efforts for child wellbeing issues in Nepal

• Develop Advocacy Communication Materials
• Coordinate with Field Teams and Partners
• Assist in Policy Communication

5. Systematically manage and maintain comprehensive communication asset inventory

• Maintain a Centralized Digital Asset Library
• Ensure Consent and Safeguarding Compliance
• Archive Outdated or Unused Materials
• Monitor Usage and Requests

6. Support capacity building for non-communications staff in writing, photography, and videography

7. Support emergency communications during disasters and coordinate donor/support office field visits

• Assist in Drafting Emergency Messages
• Coordinate with Field Teams for Real-Time Updates

Requirements Include:

Required Education and Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or equivalent field
• Minimum 1-2 years working experience in Communications/Media field, Development sector, or relevant fields
• Proficiency in relevant software applications for content creation and design
• Strong English and Nepali language capabilities with translation skills
• Demonstrated experience in content creation for social media platforms
• Proven experience in visual production including video editing and transcription
• Experience in graphics design and digital content creation

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Experience working with international NGOs or development organizations
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding principles
• Understanding of Nepal's media landscape and cultural context
• Understanding of emergency communications and crisis management
• Photography and videography certification or training

Others

• Regular field visits to program areas across Nepal (30-40% travel).
• Ability to work in rural and remote locations with basic facilities and capability to work in various weather conditions and terrains.
• Ability to carry photography and video equipment during field visits.
• English and Nepali (written and spoken). Ability to translate between Nepali and English accurately.
• Cultural sensitivity in communication across diverse communities.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate emergency communications needs.

Is This Job for You?

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organization working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

Candidates fulfilling the criteria mentioned above may apply before Sunday, 22nd June 2025

For more details on the position and application.

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Communications Officer

For more information on World Vision International Nepal please visit our website: https://www.wvi.org/nepal

“World Vision is committed to achieving diversity, as the diversity of our teams is critical to our overall success. WV welcomes applications from qualified professionals all over Nepal. Women, people with disability, and members from other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.”

“Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with WV as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm. One of the ways that WVI Nepal shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates, in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. WVI Nepal has zero tolerance to child rights’ violations, by employees and/or affiliates.”

WVI Nepal reserves all rights to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.

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World Vision International Nepal