Programme Implementation and Communication
Specialist

Relevant Experience: 

• Masters degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or English Literature

• Minimum 05 years relevant experience a non-profit organization in the communications department

• Experience of developing communication strategies in the development sector

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills in English and Urdu, including effective presentation skills

• Strong reporting and documentation skills

• An advanced degree in development studies

• Effective media linkages

Job Description:

S/he is responsible to ensure all aspects of production of multiple publications, editing, fact checking and quality assurance stages, planning designing and editing newsletter, annual report and other reports. 

• Improve internal/external communications through developing strategies
• Write, draft and/or edit, and submits for final approval: press releases, articles, newsletters, case studies, profile es, annual reports, marketing/advertising materials.
• Coordinate and supervise the development of video documentary films
• Edit all elements for style, substance and organization. Reorganize text to create consistency in grammar, format, and message.
• Oversee all aspects of production, often of multiple publications: copy editing, fact checking and quality assurance stages
• Provide text and technical services to developing and maintaining web pages and ‘or other forms of electronic communication
• Serve as liaison to contributors/authors for research papers: solicits material to be published, edit submissions, convey editorial comments, resolve issues, and ensure deadlines are met
• Ensure that the content and image are consistent and documented; coordinate post production activities, coordinating copyright registration, and permissions activities
• Oversee distribution of press releases to media; take photographs; maintain photo, clip and contact files; organize and oversee photo shoots, report visits, media Launches, and related events as directed
• Establish and strengthen linkages with other support organizations to exchange relevant information

Others: 

• Adhere to SPO policies and promote participatory culture and demonstrate SPO’s values prepare annual/quarterly work plans and report

• Participate in the programme planning and review meeting at least once a year to review the past achievements fixture planning

• Participate in professional development training as identified and approved by SPO

• Any other duties as required