COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Description

Program

Communications

Reporting To

Head of Communications

Grade

Senior Officer

Employment

Full-Time

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

JOb Purpose

Responsible for leading internal and external communications efforts, collaborating with program and corporate stakeholders, to enhance brand reputation aligned with organizational goals . The position requires innovation, modern communication strategies, and the development of a proactive, influential Communications function.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a communications plan aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.
• Introduce innovative methods to enhance how the organization shares its work and engages with stakeholders.
• Conceptualize and develop high-quality content across social media, website, and digital platforms, ensuring accuracy, engagement, and regular updates, while fostering a proactive approach to strategic audience engagement.
• Collaborate with program teams to craft compelling narratives and success stories that highlight organizational achievements.
• Expand the organization’s reach by identifying new platforms and opportunities for outreach, while strengthening relationships with key stakeholders like partners, donors, and media outlets.
• Coordinate communication campaigns to promote project milestones and organizational achievements.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure cohesive messaging and provide guidance on effective communication practices.
• Track, analyze, and recommend improvements to communication strategies based on data and performance insights.
• Support the head of department in translating strategic objectives into actionable plans.
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure efficient execution and timely delivery of communication projects.
• Any other ad hoc tasks assigned.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (ksa)

Required Qualification

• Bachelors
  
  

Required Experience

• At least 8 years of work experience in communications, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Experience with health communication in a public health context is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of internal and external communications and management of workflows related to the production of creative assets.
• Solid media relations experience with exposure to issues and crisis management.
  
  

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and implement communication strategies aligned with organizational objectives and adapt them to different stakeholders and channels.
• Capacity to think critically and strategically, anticipate communication needs and challenges, and proactively develop solutions to address them.
• Flexible to travel to locations as required for the job.
  
  

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