Communication Officer

PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT:

To support provincial communication officer and provincial EOC in drafting communication material, documentation, developing content/products on polio and engaging relevant partners for the programme.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Draft and edit briefing papers, speeches, talking points, meeting minutes, donor reports, and media content for the Polio programme.

Research, verify content, and transform complex and technical papers into clear, meaningful and reader-friendly communications content to be used for advocacy purposes.

Support to organize a periodic meeting of the PEOC Communication Task team and provide necessary support as required.

Draft briefing notes/ reports on potential media visits/ workshops and assists in organizing events/activities relevant to PEI in consultation with communication team especially around SIAs .

Draft responses to media queries related to the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) and coordinate with partners on the sharing of information and updates.

Conceptualize, oversee and ensure quality control of the production of advocacy and communication materials, generation of web and social media contents, events, campaigns etc., in collaboration with the PEI social media Team and other relevant actors.

Oversee the qualitative aspects of production such as quality control, translation, review of layouts and graphic design.

Prepare/advise on slide presentations (PowerPoint) to support the programme as required.

To keep close liaison with Peshawar and local press clubs, Directorate of Information, Radio Pakistan, FM channels, and other line departments.

To build and strengthen existing partnerships with Pakistan Pediatric Association, Public Health Association, Religious scholars, education dept, NGOs etc for the programme

Arrange and facilitate talk shows/ Public Service Messages/ Announcements (PSAs)/ for TV and radio on polio/ integrated messages.

To develop press releases regarding campaign inaugurations/meetings/events

To develop mitigation strategies/ crises communications/ for negative coverage of health/polio stories/write-ups/features