Jobs in Pakistan - Senior Media Officer

Senior Media Officer

Job Category:

Arts, Design, Entertainment, and Media

Career Level:

Mid Career (2+ years of experience)

Job Type:

Contractual

Positions:

Company Name:

Development Sector

City/Location:

Islamabad

Country:

Pakistan

Posted On:

24 November, 2009

Last Date to apply:

30 November, 2009

Experience in years

3 to 5

Description:

Relevant Experience:

· Masters degree in communications or related field from an accredited university.

·         At least 3-5 years of experience working in public relations; experience working in government public relations or in liaison with Government of Pakistan media officials preferable.

·         Articulate with creative skills to present information in attractive, interesting formats.

·         Demonstrated ability to work as a team member, as well as to provide leadership.

·         Intimate knowledge of FATA history, politics, cultural issues, etc.

·         Ability to travel to FATA Agencies and Frontier Regions.

·         Demonstrated excellence writing and speaking English and Pashtu.

·         Previous work experience with international donors/NGOs required; experience with USAID desirable.

·         Ability to work under short deadlines and efficiently handle multiple tasks with attention to detail and the ability to function well in a team.

Job Description:

· Oversee development of media plans for FATA and NWFP projects, using approved template, by guiding and instructing staff

·         Contribute to overall three to four month FATA and NWFP program media strategy and implement approved plan

·         Identify new media projects that advance FSSP’s objective to strengthen the legitimacy of the government in FATA and NWFP

·         Manage all media-related projects, including video news release and radio programming, by liaising with points of contact and ensure project follows designated timeline

·         Ensure all documentation from media-related projects is saved based on program requirements

·         Serve as primary point of contact for the FATA and NWFP media and maintain relationships with journalists in Peshawar, Islamabad, and throughout FATA and NWFP to understand current trends

·         Liaise with the FATA Secretariat’s Media Cell to maintain strong working relationship with Media Director by briefing on program media activities

·         Establish relationship with NWFP government media counterparts

·         Highlight projects by drafting and distributing press releases to printed, radio, and television outlets

·         Share press releases with FATA Secretariat Media Cell and other implementing partners

·         Maintain and track printed press release or media successes, reporting on accomplishments each week

·         Organize press conference for journalists to interact with government officials to better understand projects

·         Arrange field visits for journalists to facilitate coverage of program related activities, which requires working closely with the field teams

·         Visit field offices to advance media strategies at field level, including interacting with press clubs, ceremonies, etc.

·         Document all field visits by drafting reports to be shared with the donor

·         Coordinate media efforts to ensure parity with other implementing partners

·         Train PDU staff to assist with press releases and media clipping

·         Track negative media articles related to overall program.

·         Advise FSSP’s senior management on media relations and strategy

·         Engage in overall political analysis, impact assessment, and strategy development to advance FSSP goals.

·         Represent FSSP to external audiences, sharing program updates and successes

·         Attend monthly and quarterly strategy sessions

·         Participate in professional development and training activities, as necessary

·         Travel frequently throughout the region

·         Other tasks as assigned