Communications Officer

Posted date 2nd July, 2024 Last date to apply 8th July, 2024
Country Pakistan Locations Islamabad
Category Development Sector
Type Full Time Position 1
Experience 2 years

Applicant Attestation: "By applying for this position, I attest that I have never violated a sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or human trafficking policy and that I have never been disciplined for violating an employer’s code of conduct"

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General Position Summary

Mercy Corps seeks a Communications Officer who will support the country program teams in Pakistan. The Communications Officer will report to the Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist and support in creating visual designs for print and electronic media. This will involve creating brochures, publicity products, project reports, and other media for print and electronic use to promote and communicate the intended message of Mercy Corps interventions to stakeholders. Additionally, the Communications Officer shall help build on the existing communications archive with photos, briefs, and IEC material. For this purpose, the candidate should be proficient in graphic designing with at least working knowledge of photography and videography. Essential Job Responsibilities

• Produce and edit documents, reports, guidelines, and other documents.
• Undertake field visits to collect photos and human-interest stories and create designs to highlight project interventions.
• Assist in archiving data for easy access to project teams.
• Periodically compile information and develop reports based on the requirements of project teams.
• Create a wide range of graphics, including illustrations and photography-based content in line with the requirements of project teams and Mercy Corps branding guidelines.
• Design and create presentations in PowerPoint, working from basic information from project teams.
• Design newsletters, brochures, covers, posters, manuals, annual reports, booklets, organizational profiles to fit the organizational and project identity in line with appropriate branding guidelines.
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements when necessary for printing.
• Take contextual photos in the field to enrich the communications archive of the country program.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work

• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members

• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Accountability:

Reports Directly To: Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist

Works Directly With: TB Program team

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mass communication, social science, journalism, public relations, visual communication, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in using graphic design applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDraw is required.
• The candidate should be proficient in designing visual content in English and Urdu.
• Proficiency in taking contextual photos in the field and during events is required.
• Proficiency in videography and editing would be an asset.
• At least 2 years of experience working in an NGO or INGO with knowledge of key development concepts.
• Prior knowledge of archiving and CMS management would be an asset.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and participate in the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline

(integrityhotline@mercycorps.org)

NOTE:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• The management reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and females are strongly encouraged to apply.