Job Description

Communications Officer – CO – (Level 6) -1, Knowledge Management And Capacity Building For Wider Impacts (KMC), Head Office (Frequent Travel To LI-BIRD Sites)
Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development (LI-BIRD) is a non-profit making, non-governmental organization (NGO) established in October 1995 with its Head Office in Pokhara, Nepal. LI-BIRD is committed to capitalizing on local initiatives for sustainable management of renewable natural resources and improving livelihoods of rural people who are dependent of natural resources in Nepal and South Asia region.

LI-BIRD provides a collegial, supportive and multidisciplinary working environment where young professionals with a learning attitude thrive and succeed.  LI-BIRD provides unparalleled mentoring support while challenging its staff to learn, innovate and acquire skills and experiences that will become foundational for the rest of their careers.

Communications Officer – CO – (Level 6) -1, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building for Wider Impacts (KMC), Head Office (Frequent travel to LI-BIRD sites)

Job Summary: The Communications Officer shall report to KMC Coordinator and take lead in pre-and post-production work of LI-BIRD and partners’ audio, video and print media outputs. The position requires creativity, innovativeness and ability to work effectively in team. 

Key Responsibilties and tasks:

1) Print Media

• Layout, Design and Publishing different publications and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials as per LI-BIRD and partners publication specification
• Coordinate with project staffs and partners to produce and publish different publications and IEC materials (Like: Book, booklet, newsletter, poster, report, manual, brochure, flyer, flip chart, billboards etc.) as per need
• Maintain standard branding and quality of LI-BIRD

2) Audio-Video Media

• Coordinate production of Weekly Radio Programme 'LI-BIRDko Chautari' and topical Podcasts
• Collect and compile stories for Radio Magazine ‘LI-BIRDko Chautari’;
• Work closely with KMC Coordinator and Radio Taranga for high quality production of weekly radio programme ‘LI-BIRDko Chautari’;
• Work closely with the correspondent and programme producer of Radio Taranga;
• Regular follow up with field staffs for news and stories;
• Frequent travel to project sites to produce 'Human Interest Stories';
• Archiving the materials collected for ‘LI-BIRDko Chautari’;
• Organize and Coordinate the tri-monthly meeting for ‘LI-BIRDko Chautari’ and keep proper record of meeting minutes; and implement decisions accordingly.
• Pre-production and post production of LI-BIRD Videos (Documentaries, Docudrama, PSAs, Promotional Videos)
• Work closely with KMC Coordinator and project team for high quality production of videos;
• Frequent travel to project sites for producing/documenting 'Human Interest Stories';
• Proper archiving of the videos and photographs collected from field;

3) Web and Social Media

• Generating contents for web/blog of LI-BIRD
• Work closely with the KMC Coordinator and project team to develop high quality blog posts and photo stories;
• Frequent travel to project sites for documenting/compiling 'Human Interest Stories'
• Update and maintain LI-BIRD website and social sites (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube) in regular basis
• Share podcasts, publications and information through social networking and media sharing sites, including Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

4) Outreach and Communications Support

• Publication distribution and exchange with different partners, donors, stakeholders, organizations;
• Issue and assist in handling equipments (camera, multimedia, GPS, audio recorder etc.);
• Support/Assist KMC Coordinator in organizing events as and when required.

5) Administrative Assistance and Event Management

• Ensure timely assistance on administrative matters including financial management, human resource management and staff performance evaluation.
• Contribute to projects of LI-BIRD as and when required and as instructed by supervisor or Programme Coordinator.

6) External Relations and Partnerships

• Help in maintaining congenial working relations with other CBOs, I/NGOs and GOs, Media House, Printing Press etc.
• In consultation with the senior management team, liaise with mass Medias on effective communication.
• Assist to build the communication capacities of selected LI-BIRD partner organizations by providing relevant advice and guidance in close coordination with the project team.
• Represent LI-BIRD in different forums as per job requirement.

Competencies and Personal Specification:

• Efficient in using Print, Web and Audio-Video Tools: Adobe Creative Suits (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Audition), web-based applications
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP and photography skills will be added advantage;
• Excellent communication, networking, and inter-personal skills;
• Innovative and creative thinking in relation to communication,
• Proven excellence in writing and editing skills in Nepali and English;
• Proactiveness and ability to solve problems;
• Team player and personal relation management
• Independent professional to contribute to the overall goal of the LI-BIRD;
• Flexible, willing to share information and to take up various tasks done in a small group and office;
• Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure;
• Willingness to travel fields to collect compile and document success stories.

Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree in relevant field (Mass Communication, Development Communication, Media Studies etc.). with 2 years experience in relevant field.

LI-BIRD offers competitive remuneration and other benefits as laid out in its Personnel Policies. Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications with CV including two references, citizenship certificate and relevant testimonials by Deadline by Email with the e-mail subject starting as: [VACANCY]. Only short listed candidates will be called for the interview. Telephone calls will not be entertained and could lead to disqualification.

Applications from female candidates and members of indigenous and disadvantaged groups are highly encouraged.