Communications Coordinator Mid Level

Empower Generation
Location: Kathmandu
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2016-07-08 Deadline: 2016-07-15
  • Nos. of Opening : 1
  • Location : Kathmandu
  • Working Position : Mid Level
  • Qualification Degree : Bachelor (Masters preferred)
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

 

Reporting structure

·         The role reports to the Communications Director for project and work instruction, allocation, and priorities.

·         The Country Director will provide day-to-day human resource support (such as approval on annual leave, general questions about the organization, etc.).

·         The Communications Coordinator has no direct reports.

 

Role requirements and skills

·         Strong desire to support rural women in Nepal to become community business leaders known for outstanding customer service.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: the ability to confidently convey concepts, receive feedback, and tailor messages for specific audiences.

·         Fluent or near fluent writing ability in English, including a high attention to detail.

·         The ability to translate from English to Nepali or vice versa in speaking and in writing.

·         An understanding of the media, social media, and basic marketing principles.

·         Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Facebook, and online applications such as Box and Dropbox.

·         Willingness to learn, e.g. new computer software such as Adobe InDesign, and contribute ideas to improve processes.

·         Ability to travel to the field on occasion.

·         Team player, commitment to quality work, honest, and enthusiastic.

·         Strong time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.

·         Comfortable working and receiving instruction via email / Skype from people outside Nepal (e.g. USA, Canada, Europe).

A university degree

Job Specification

Key responsibilities

·         Support entrepreneurs in marketing and advertising in Nepal overseeing the development and distribution of approved marketing materials (visitor cards, signage).

·         Ensure the Empower Generation brand is protected and grows in Nepal.

·         Collect feedback from customers and our network to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing activities and other programs as necessary.

·         Liaise with Empower Generation’s Program Coordinators and entrepreneurs to develop compelling and accurate content for social media outlets, news stories, and blog posts.

·         Write social media and blog posts in English, highlighting our work and the work entrepreneurs of our entrepreneurs.

·         Coordinate story research and photo management with the Empower Generation U.S. office.

·         Liaise with media in Nepal to raise the profile of our team and what we do.

·         Build relationships with suppliers including printers and media agencies to manage the production of materials to the highest standard for a good price.

·         Assist in drafting reports in English for donor organizations.

·         Undertake other responsibilities as required and agreed with the Communications Director.

 

Apply Instructions

Email a brief cover letter, describing why you are a good candidate for the position and a CV to Country Director at sita@empowergeneration.org and to Communications Coordinator at aakriti@empowergeneration.org

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Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Lazimpat, Kathmandu
Organization Size 1-10
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