Qatar Charity

Pakistan Programme

Qatar Charity (QC) is a Doha based International non-government organization, established in the state of Qatar 30 years back to sustain the needy communities in and out of Qatar. Qatar charity is working in Pakistan since 1992 having its country office in Islamabad and field offices in Leepa, Bagh, Muzaffarabad in AJK; Swat, Dir in KPK; Rajanpur, DG Khan, Multan in Southern Punjab. In addition to these field offices, QC operates using a network of partner organizations all over Pakistan. In Pakistan, QC is mainly working in the following thematic areas; Disaster Management, Sustainable Livelihoods, Water and Sanitation, Education & Cultural Support, Social Protection, Primary Health Care and Community Physical Infrastructure. Job Details: Position: Media & Communication Officer Report To: Country Director Location: Islamabad with extensive visits to the field. Main Purpose of Job To promote QCs activities as well as to communicate the organizations beliefs to Donors, Media Press, Media Broadcast, Media Web, Members of the Public via a range of approaches including the development of media materials, fundraising materials, participating in seminars, conferences, forums and media events. The incumbent is supposed to compile QC Annual Reports and other printing materials and to contribute in developing QC media strategy. Key Result Areas The Media & Communication Officer is responsible for promoting the public image of the Organization by providing information and facts about the Organization to donors, the public and the media. She/he will be responsible for developing and enhancing media relations throughout the Country in order to provide a consistent response to poverty issues. She/he will be responsible to develop and enhance internal and external communication in effective manners Main Tasks & Responsibilities To draw, implement and maintain media relations guidelines, policy and procedure

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within the Organization and to communicate the guidelines, policy & procedure to different departments and offices, To develop a media plan for QC in conjunction with the Heads of Departments and offices. To promote the image of QC to media groups via national "awareness" campaigns. To initiate, develop, monitor and maintain local, national and international media and public contacts for disseminating information and to provide a consistent and immediate response to media requests and international events. To research and write news/press releases To coordinate ceremonies, press conferences and plan and host special media and public events nationally and other events or special projects. To serve as QCs spokesperson in crisis situations and to coordinate with professional contacts To represent officials at community meetings, media interviews, the Organization meetings at local and national functions To interpret QC programs for the media and the public, including technical areas, To oversee QCs use of advertising and public relations. To oversee the promotion and distribution of public awareness campaign materials and information To handle all the communication tasks including internal and external and to build bridges with organizations, partners, donors and all stakeholders. To plan and direct advertising, public relations, and promotional campaigns and strategies. To oversee the production of printed publications. To write materials for the informational materials such as newsletters, bulletins, pamphlets, directories, and posters. To research materials for and write speeches and position papers on selected topics for the organization officials. To arrange interviews for and regularly brief QC officials on sensitive and/or controversial issues; to recommend public relations course of action in crisis and in routine public relations situations. To identify potential public relations problems and to advise QC officials of appropriate

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preventive actions. To coordinate and produce annual reports and other materials in a timely manner. To visit QC Field Offices to improve and update production. Record keeping of all the events organized, press releases etc To develop the fundraising material for targeted individual donors. To help programme team in PR with institutional donors.

Expected Performance Standard Efficient to represent as spokesman at different platforms. Efficient to develop ideas for promotion of organization Effective bridging of gaps between QC and other stakeholders. Good researcher and speaker Keen to identify the problems of public relation and to rectify it Average Percentage of Performance Standard Required Ensure necessary steps regarding building of the organizations reputation in timely manner. Produce effective and summarized reports as and when required. Qualification, Knowledge and other Special Skills Masters in Mass Communication Communication skills. Knowledge of current affairs Knowledge of marketing and media Knowledge of impression management Knowledge of English and Urdu Knowledge of Arabic is a plus point Sociable in nature Basic computer skills Familiar with both the humanitarian and development sectors. Personal Qualities Courteous, Responsible, Integral, Punctual, Trustworthy

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Submit your CV along with covering letter through www.rozee.pk no later than June 05, 2011.

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CVs can also be sent to: hrpak@qcharity.org.pk, before the closing date. Qatar Charity is an equal opportunity employer