This position is open on a rolling basis and will be filled upon the availability of a suitable candidate.

Job Profile

The post holder will be responsible for Organization Pakistan's significant expansion in programming, attracting new donors, and expanding into new programmatic areas. Organization Pakistan has a growing Development portfolio focused on Health, Education, Protection, and Livelihoods. Based in Peshawar, the Communication Officer oversees all program development and communication tasks. 

Key Responsibilities

• To develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience.
• Develop, write, and edit communications materials, including monthly updates, project briefs, press releases, blog posts, and content to be used for social media
• Liaise with program and project teams to identify stories of impact. Travel to field sites to collect testimonials and success stories.
• Design high-quality presentations and support program teams to develop tools and content needed to meet institutional donor reports.
• Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all communication materials.
• Ensure that all communications material aligns with donor and organizational brand standards
• Capture Photos & Videos and maintain archives accordingly.
• Communicates regularly with program and field staff as well as other departments on ongoing and planned program development efforts, specific support needs, and field staff capacity-building requirements.

Behavior and Conduct

• Will ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in code of conduct and safeguarding policies
• Will be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members
• Will ensure own actions and the actions of the teams’ members they manage do not impact the safety of the organization team and the vulnerable communities we serve
• Will ensure external stakeholders are aware of organization conduct and reporting mechanisms
• Report any concerns

 Person Specification

Skills, knowledge and expertise required for the role. 

Essential criteria

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in demanding and often difficult environments.

• Bachelor’s  Degree in Communications, International Development, or any relevant degree in  social sciences
• Minimum 2 years of experience in program design, development, and communications, most notably for EU, UN, USAID, and other institutional donors.
• Proficient in Photography and Video Production.
• High-level English verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in working through a partnership approach with national NGOs.
• Design and implementation of programs in fragile states and for refugee and IDP populations. 

Desirable criteria

• Excellent critical thinking skills and sound judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions based on accurate judgment.
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness, with strong attention to detail and an ability to work virtually with team members