Communications Manager

Detailed Job Description / Requirements:

The United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID) is working with the Nepal Government, multilateral, bilateral agencies and civil society to achieve the Millennium Development Goals through support that is consistent with the Government of Nepal’s development priorities.

DFID’s work in Nepal focuses on supporting the implementation of the peace agreement, helping to build a more effective and inclusive state and the promotion of inclusive growth. DFID Nepal is a fast moving environment that prides itself on being responsive to new opportunities as they arrive. DFID Nepal is looking for highly motivated people to fill the following roles:

Communications Manager

This is a challenging position that requires working across teams to develop, implement and monitor the Communication Strategy and Action Plan for DFID, covering internal and external communication. S/he will support the promotion of an informed public debate around development, poverty and inclusion in Nepal. S/he will also be involved in drafting good reports, briefings, will manage the media strategy and help DFID Nepal communicate impact and lesson learning effectively.


QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:


• A Bachelor’s Degree focusing in the area of communication and/or minimum of 5 years of working experience in the communication field.

• Ability to write quality reports and briefings.

• Sound knowledge and experience of working with the media.

• Experience of working in the development sector is desirable.


COMPETENCIES:


i) Candidates must be able to demonstrate being competent in a) Working with Others, b) Planning and Delivery of work, c) Influencing, d) Communicating with others and e) Analysis and use of information.

ii) Fluent written/oral communications in English and Nepali.


Located in the DFID office in Kathmandu, the successful applicants will work in a fast paced, multi-cultural environment that places a high premium on inclusive team working. The position offers significant opportunities for professional and career growth. Though based in Kathmandu, some in-country and international travel will be required.

There will be an attractive and competitive local salary and benefits package.

DFID is an Equal Opportunities employer and appoints on merit by open competition. Applicants should be Nepali residents or have a relevant work permit to work in Nepal. We take a proactive approach to diversity in order to support positive social change in Nepal and are seeking to recruit more staff from excluded groups. Applications are welcomed from all parts of the community and we actively encourage interest from women, Dalits, disadvantaged Janajatis, Madhesis and those with a disability.

You can download application form, diversity questionnaire and job description from http://www.dfid.gov.uk/recruitment/ and send the completed forms to recruitment-nepal@dfid.gov.uk. Only the completed applications made on the prescribed application form and diversity questionnaire will be considered. If you are unable to access the forms, contact recruitment-nepal@dfid.gov.uk. Telephone enquiries after the deadline of the application will not be entertained.

The closing date for applications is August 18, 2008.



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