Higher Ground Nepal Vacancy for Program and Communication Officer

Location: Bhanimandal, Ekantakuna-13, Lalitpur

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Program and Communication Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies, managing program activities, and promoting partnerships to support our organization's objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of project strategies, work plans, and budgets.

• Coordinate project activities, including organizing meetings, workshops, and training sessions.

• Monitor and analyze communication and program performance metrics to inform strategy and decision-making.

• Support the preparation of project proposals, budgets, and work plans.

• Liaise with project partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries to ensure effective collaboration and communication.

• Monitor project progress and expenditures, and prepare regular progress reports for donors and stakeholders.

• Conduct field visits and assessments to monitor project impact and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Provide technical assistance and capacity building support to project partners and beneficiaries.

• Prepare regular progress reports, updates, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

• Support fundraising efforts by contributing to proposal development and donor reporting.

• Contribute to knowledge management and learning initiatives to capture best practices and lessons learned.

• Create engaging content for various communication channels, including website, social media, newsletters, and press releases.

• Develop and implement communication strategies to promote the organization's programs and initiatives.

• Collect information from relevant team members and design Newsletters, Information, Education and Communication materials and other documents for the organization.

• Maintain photo and video bank in a systematic manner.

• Carry out any other tasks that are required of the position as per organizational need.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of +3 years of experience in program management or related roles, preferably in the NGO sector.

• Strong project management skills, including planning, coordination, and monitoring.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience working with communities and grassroots organizations is desirable.

• Knowledge of project design, implementation, and evaluation methodologies.

• Experience in social media management, content creation, and digital marketing tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

If you possess the necessary skills and experience for this role, send your CV and a cover letter to career@higherground.com.np before April 30th, 2024.