Communications Specialist

Job Description:

• Lead the development and implementation of PAHAL’s communication strategy
• Ideate and draft narratives and messaging for the diverse target audience of the project
• Draft content for program collaterals and platforms including, but not limited to, brochures, flyers, emailers, newsletters, case studies, website, social media
• Draft content for media presence – press releases, opinion pieces, feature stories
• Create social media plans, calendars and communication themes in collaboration with program teams
• Lead the conceptualisation, planning and implementation of national and international events
• Draft presentations and talking points tailored to specific events.
• Conceptualise marketing collaterals in conjunction with program teams and communication agency
• Modify/update website information using the portal’s content management system (CMS)
• Liaison with external communication partners, including communications/marketing agency, website developer, freelancers, printers
• Track and monitor vendor payments
• Monitor and support the program teams to follow program branding guidelines for all documents.

Required Background and Experience, Skills and Behaviors:

• 10+ years of work experience of communications in the development sector
• Should be a Postgraduate in Social Sciences, preferably development Studies/International development/development communication or other related field.
• Strong content writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Proficient at secondary research
• Adept with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and design tools such as Canva for layout and design of documents
• Experience in managing online and offline events
• Understanding of current trends in digital media/social media.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Sharp eye for detail, both in terms of content and design.
• Perseverance and commitment to deliver high quality output