The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center is seeking an innovative, dynamic & multi skilled candidate to join its office in Lahore, Pakistan, as a Communications & Knowledge Management Specialist.
This is a readvertisement of the position, therefore If you have applied before, please do not reapply. Thank you for your understanding.
The Communications & Knowledge Management Specialist will support the implementation of the FCDO-funded Water Resource Accountability in Pakistan (WRAP) Programme: Component 1 [Climate Resilient Solutions for Improving Water Governance (CRS-IWaG)] in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, in accordance with the quality standards and guidelines of UK Aid, with input from project leaders and researchers.
The incumbent will ensure that Component 1- CRS-IWaG outputs are of high quality and conform to the WRAP Marking Plan. The Communications & Knowledge Management Specialist will ensure the WRAP Knowledge Management Strategy is implemented such that lessons learned and success stories reach key stakeholders and the public to promote and highlight the outcomes and impact of WRAP CRS-IWaG in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Requirements
Essential,
Master\u2019s degree in mass communications, journalism, international development, sociology, economics, or a related field Minimum 08 years of relevant work experience. Experience in the design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of communications and knowledge management plans. Experience organizing policy dialogues, multi-stakeholder engagement platforms, or similar events. Experience crafting messages for media, social media, speeches, and other formats. Proven experience with proactive media relations and outreach in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.Desirable,
Prior experience working with FCDO projects. Experience working in an international work environment. Experience liaising and coordinating with officials in other agencies.Essential,
Excellent oral, writing and editing skills in English. Demonstrated experience writing and editing success stories, scripts, reports, knowledge products, and other communication materials in English. High level of proficiency with Microsoft office 365 package (particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams), web applications, and digital tools. Multimedia skills, including photography, video, and audio production. Good written and spoken skills in Urdu and Pushto. Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple deadlines and a variety of projects and tasks. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to grasp scientific and technical concepts and communicate them clearly and persuasively to various audiences. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment, Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy, initiative, expert judgment, adaptability, and flexibility. Strong work ethic, professionalism, and integrity. Ability and willingness to undertake travel to field locations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province with limited facilities and support.Desirable,
Knowledge of diversity, inclusion, discrimination, and gender issues in Pakistan. Presentation and facilitation skills.Benefits
This is a nationally recruited position and only Pakistani nationals will be considered. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of three years with the possibility of extension.
IWMI strongly values diversity; therefore, qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) on November 26, 2024 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.