Communications Officer
Support case studies and success stories for the INSPIRE project.
Overview
Support case studies and success stories for the INSPIRE project.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in related field.
- Strong writing skills in both Nepali and English.
- Solid understanding of storytelling and narrative development.
- Exposure to audio-visual content production.
The Opportunity
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Bhutan and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and future we share. Save the Children expects that anyone associated with it abides by its Safeguarding and other Zero Tolerance Policies.
The Communications Officer will support the compilation and development of case studies and success stories for the KOICA- and Save the Children Korea–funded INSPIRE project. The post holder will ensure the regular collection and packaging of photos, videos, and social media stories for external submission and use. The role also includes capacity strengthening of local partners in story writing and basic audio-visual content development
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect case studies and success stories for the KOICA and Save the Children Korea funded INSPIRE project.
- Edit and finalize case studies and human-interest stories in coordination with the project team.
- Collect photos and captions from project sites, ensuring basic quality and consent standards.
- Support the development and implementation of social media content plans for the project, including regular posts and stories.
- Support media and content collection visits, including basic documentation and coordination.
- Ensure project branding and visibility requirements are followed in line with donor and organizational guidelines.
- Support basic capacity-strengthening sessions for partners on content collection, story writing, and use of simple audio-visual tools.
- Draft quarterly project newsletters and support other routine visibility products.
- Support MEAL and project teams in documentation, including preparation of project briefs and other visibility materials.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in related field.
- The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills in both Nepali and English, a solid understanding of storytelling and narrative development, basic media relations knowledge, and exposure to audio-visual content production.
Required No.(s): 1 (Nepalese Citizen Only)
Contract length: Fixed Term
Location: Bardibas Field Office
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful case study or story you have developed in the past? | This question assesses your practical experience in creating compelling narratives. | Provide an example that highlights your writing skills and impact. |
| How do you ensure that the stories you develop align with organizational branding and guidelines? | The interviewer wants to understand your attention to branding and storytelling methods. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to engage local partners in content collection? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to edit content under a tight deadline. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role does social media play in your communication strategies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've addressed feedback on a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize which stories to develop for social media? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you employ in story writing to make them more engaging? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |