• Support in the implementation of communication strategies and support to the partners in implementation of advocacy and communication activities of the projects.  

• Facilitate the ability of Polio/ NEOC counterparts to work effectively with different stakeholders for the implementation of advocacy, digital and public activities, also engaging partners in events and organizing capacity building and information sharing. 

• Proactively identify, meet, establish and cultivate relationships with key digital and media and other relevant external contacts, and compile and maintain contacts and general databases. 

• Prepare daily and monthly media monitoring reports covering print, broadcast and digital media, to monitor all the news regarding polio. 

• Prepare tonality analysis for media monitoring reports, evaluating the tonality of the news published across all media outlets regularly.  

• Conduct media engagement sessions with national and international media correspondent for the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme, as advised by the management.  

• Build media relations and handle media inquiries for the Polio Eradication Programme in coordination with the management.  

• Draft media narratives and media briefs for the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme.  

• Prepare Press Releases (in English and Urdu) for the Polio Eradication Programme.  

• Manage media interactions and media queries by coordinating with the communications specialist.  

• Draft editorials, Op-Eds and media write-ups for the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme, in English and Urdu.  

• Create campaigns spikes linking local campaign activities with global campaign spikes and vice versa also coordinate with different Polio affiliates for creating and implementing spike plans. 

• Ensure/contribute to the production of accurate and timely minutes/reports of NEOC meetings; and ensure polio data, policy and media documents are archived appropriately. 

• Deliver effective, qualitative and timely communication of Polio in Pakistan’s activities to the relevant stakeholders. 

• Promote Pakistan Polio programme and its works through different channels of media. 

• Support documentation of programme achievements and assist NEOC in Pakistan in fundraising efforts. 

• Develop project case studies, communication material, design campaigns and take lead role in event management and coordination.  

• Conduct field visits to project areas to document stories and ensure communication guidelines are followed by partners during the implementation of the project activities.  

• Ensure consistent branding in all Polio related material in Pakistan communications.  

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of health / polio beat reporters, journalists, and media outlets in Pakistan 

• Schedule, coordinate, and prepare the Focal Person for media interview, ensuring the key messages are effectively communicated 

• Have strong writing skills in English and Urdu, to draft communications and media products.  

• Draft, edit and disseminate press releases, media advisories, and news stories to announce programme updates, achievements, and events  

• Deliver high visibility and quality campaigns products for NEOC and partners 

• Maintain and support NEOCs internal communications and knowledge management process 

• Manage NEOCs external and digital communications at country level to support campaigns 

• Build Advocacy and communication capacity of others; support media relations and outreach 

• At least two (2) years experience in one of the following fields is required: advocacy, campaigning, communication, or mass media & social media engagement.  

• Experience in working with high-risk communities, vulnerable groups, and the private sector, as well as experience in media partnership and event management, will be considered assets.  

Skills:

• Excellent English and Urdu writing skills 

• Sound understanding of public health initiatives in the context of Pakistan. 

• Ability to work in a very organized manner with high-level skills in planning, interpersonal communication, presentation, and coordination.  

• Experience in visibility and brand management, ability to identify branding risk and suggest appropriate solutions.