Website CREASION
Communication Officer
Educational Qualification: Bachelor Degree
Project Duration: Four Years (September 2023- August 2026)
About the organization
Center for Research and Sustainable Development Nepal (CREASION) is a not-for-profit organization that was established in 2005. Since it was founded, CREASION has been a leader in environmental protection in Nepal through recycling, research, emergency response, grass-roots and circular economy related interventions. CREASION also houses innovative, impact-based projects as well as a learning center for youth. CREASION’s work is majorly centered around four thematic areas; Environment and Sustainability, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Youth and Volunteerism.
About the project
Green Shift: Circularity of Plastic Waste for Net-Zero Carbon Nepal project is funded by the European Union to promote the circular economy. This is a four year-long project will be implemented in Madhesh Province, Lumbini Province, and Bagmati Province through the lead partner CREASION and consortium partners Restless Development Nepal, and Youth Innovation Lab (YI-LAB). The main goal of this project is to promote circular economy by establishing strong plastic waste collection and recycling mechanism, promote plastic alternative products and engage key stakeholders in policy advocacy.
Purpose of the Role
To provide substantial support in the creation and development of advocacy plans and strategies, as well as external communication and outreach initiatives for GreenShift Project.
Roles and Responsibilities
Communication strategy and outreach:
Oversee the project communication strategy and activities related to project outreach
Ensure accessibility of all content developed from CREASION
Integrate communication, advocacy, and outreach strategies into project reports/proposals and other documents
Reporting and Documentation:
Provide quality control on all reports, marketing materials, and other documents generated by the project development team
Collect content for weekly, monthly, and quarterly status reports
Provide inputs for GSN’s annual reporting
Social Media and Website Maintenance:
Provide support in developing communication materials (i.e. social media posts, graphics, infographics, presentations)
Ensure timely production of quality communication products such as articles, feature stories, photographs, and videos to the support implementation of the project’s communication strategy
Manage GSN’s website content and maintenance based on the project requirements
Manage GSN’s social media accounts to ensure positive engagement and visibility of the project and donors
Media coordination:
Coordinate with relevant media and media persons to increase partnerships and enhance visibility
Provide support in organizing events, workshops, and trainings
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of relevant professional work experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in journalism, communications, media studies, or social science
Skills and Requirements
- Strong and empathetic interpersonal skills to work in harmony with diverse team members.
- Excellent English and Nepali oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with mid and high-level partners and local communities.
- Good knowledge of social media and website management
- Advance skill in using Computer and IT, and good experiences in using the digital platform.
- Prior experience of working with EU funded project would be a plus
Duration
The contract duration is 48 months estimated to start as early as possible.
We promote workforce diversity and highly encourage all interested applicants, especially young and young professionals including those who identify as women and indigenous community members/minority caste groups, to apply.
Submit an updated CV and Cover Letter to jobs@creasion.org before 10th October 2023. Call +977-9802343995; 01-4540085 for other required information.