Media and Communication Associate
Description:
Devolution Trust for Community Empowerment (DTCE) is a registered entity with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance (1984), which aims at creating an enabling environment for citizen participation and community empowerment in Pakistan. The DTCE vision is of empowered communities of proactive citizens engaged in self-development with the support of existing structures at the local level. It’s mission is to create a new relationship between the citizen and the state based on shared rights and responsibilities for community development. Further details can be found at www.dtce.org.pk
Duties and Responsibilities
The Communication Strategy is cross-cutting in terms of the DTCE governance structure and headquarters and field work teams. All of these levels of the organization have roles to play in the strategic implementation of the Communication Strategy. The Media and Communication Associate has a coordination role in close liaison with Director Media and DTCE management, directorates and field operations teams in the dispensation of following activities:
Develop a strong and sustained relationship between DTCE and the local and national media. Also maintain regular linkages with key local media representatives in DTCE’s operations areas, and work to promote the vision and mission of the organization. Proactively establishing contacts with local media to prepare the ground for Field Teams’ interventions.Produce various knowledge management products signifying key successes, Lessons learnt and impact of DTCE interventions for promotion of citizens engagementIdentify effective channels for dissemination of all information products to relevant target audiences including policy makers, general public and development community in collaboration with Director Media and CommunicationTrain media department staff team in using latest techniques and toolsProvide input for the production of subject related documentariesReview and update the DTCE Social Communications Strategy and Social Communications Program in collaboration with Director Media & CommunicationConceptualize and draft content for DTCE national and local media relations’ products and activities, including multi-media and audio-visual materialsOrganizing press conferences/meets/briefings, follow-up on new reports, getting articles/features published in print media, developing concepts and handling execution of electronic media promotional programs/events, and any other media related activities advised by the Director Media & CommunicationIdentify potential media and advertising firms and companies in collaboration with DTCE administration for outsourcing media related projects and programs and ensure the qualitative aspects of the products produced by such entitiesProduce DTCE quarterly newsletter and provide professional inputs to DTCE management on media related issuesWork on the revised DTCE Social Communication Strategy, DTCE System Document on Media RelationsUndertake any special work assigned by CEO.Qualification and Experience:
Suitable candidate should possess the following qualifications:Be Pakistani national;Graduate degree with 4 years of experience or intermediate with 6 years of experience in the relevant fieldPossess leadership and problem-solving skills, as well as strong management vision and skillsStrong knowledge of governance issues in Pakistan, particularly pertaining to the current national reconstruction process in general and devolution in particular;Have sensitivity to gender issues;Have network/linkage with different media organizationsDemonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with people from different cultures/backgrounds.Language and Other Requirements:
Excellent communication skills in English, Urdu and working knowledge of local languages.View the original article here
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