COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Description

Department

Communications

Reporting To

Head of Communications

Grade

Senior Officer II

Employment Type

Full-Time (Contractual)

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

JOb Purpose

The incumbent will be 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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