ActionAid is a global justice federation working in over 45 countries to achieve social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication. ActionAid International Nepal (AAIN) is a member of the global federation of ActionAid, working for human rights, poverty eradication and gender equality. It is a non-governmental national social justice organization established in 1982 and working locally in different provinces of Nepal.

VACANCY NOTICE
ActionAid International Nepal

Communication Manager
> Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
> Job Grade: Seven (7)
> Reports to: Sr. Programme & Business Development Manager
> Contract Period: Fixed Term

Deadline: Thursday, 3rd October 2024

ActionAid is a global justice federation working to achieve social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication. It was founded as a charity in 1972, and throughout its history it has innovated and evolved its approach to better address the structural drivers of poverty and injustice. ActionAid believes people living in poverty and exclusion have the power within them to create change for themselves, their families and communities and ActionAid is a catalyst for that change. In the 1990s, ActionAid adopted a human rights-based approach to development, which is ongoing as its core approach. In 2003, the ActionAid International federation was established, comprising members in every region of the world, and headquartered in South Africa.

ActionAid International Nepal (AAIN) is a member of the federation, established in 1982 as a non-governmental social justice organization, working locally across various provinces of Nepal. AAIN is deeply engaged in both national and global social justice movement and also a part of various civil society networks, alliances, and coalitions. Through a human rights-based approach, AAIN empowers marginalized communities to assert their rights and address the underlying causes of poverty and injustice. As a proud member of the ActionAid International federation, AAIN collaborates with like-minded organizations worldwide to advance its mission of promoting social justice, gender equality, poverty eradication and climate justice.

Communication is central to the work of ActionAid International Nepal and the broader ActionAid Federation. AA Nepal extensively generates communication products (digital and print) to increase visibility of its programme interventions and campaigns through digital and offline means. Positioned within the Programme Policy & Business Development Department, the Communication Unit contributes and at times leads in building strategic dialogues and partnerships by combining elements of traditional media with new media to reach different stakeholders within and beyond Nepal. As AA Nepal repositions itself as an Affiliate Member of the AA Federation within the evolving national, regional, and global innovation and development ecosystems, it has identified the need to create clearer branding to further amplify its work. Communication Manager will lead the development of the Organisation’s Communication and Public Engagement Strategy and Workplan and will oversee the overall communication function to ensure high quality delivery and implementation of the communication action plan.

Qualification:
> Master’s Degree in Management/Communication/Media or Social work or equivalent with 5 years of relevant working experience. OR
> Bachelors’ Degree in Management/Communication/Media or Social work or equivalent with 7 years of relevant working
> Experience working through digital platforms would be an asset.
> Experience working with the Government, development partners, donor agencies, private sector and/or its associations will be highly desirable.
> Thorough understanding of development and human right issues in the country
> Sound and up to date knowledge of development concepts and social context

Application Deadline: 3 October 2024

HOW TO APPLY
click [ HERE ] to view official vacancy notice for more details and application procedure