Communications Coordinator, WaterAid Pakistan

Based in: Islamabad, Pakistan, with travel to field projects nationally and internationally

WaterAid Pakistan (WAP) works towards the sustainable provision of safe water & sanitation and hygiene education promotion targeting the poorest communities by working with local partners in both urban and rural areas. Currently WAP operates through 15 local partners located in Sindh, Punjab and KP.

Job Purpose

This position titled Communications Coordinator is placed at the level of Programme Coordinator and reports directly to the Manager – Programme Quality & Fund Raising (PQ & FR). One of the crucial functions of the incumbent will be projection of WaterAid in Pakistan's image, both internally amongst other WA country programmes and WA UK teams and externally to the partners (both governmental and civil society organisations). This position is designed with the objective to systematically support the country programme by developing and/or providing input to reports, newsletters, short stories and/or photo shoots, in portraying WA and its partners' work in the achievement of the organisation's strategic objectives. The position is required to have good media relations and have excellent understanding of development organisations' communications needs.

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How to apply

You are requested to submit your latest CV with an application describing how you think WaterAid would benefit from your experience and expertise. Please ensure that we receive your CV and application before the closing date which is 18th March 2012. All applications must be sent to one of the following:

• Post: P.O. Box 445, Islamabad– mark clearly that this is "Private and confidential – Application for the post of Communications Coordinator". Or
• Fax: 051 2211360 – use cover sheet and mark clearly that this is "Private and confidential - Application for the post of Communications Coordinator"

Please remember to state clearly on your application the job title of the post you want to apply for.

Equal opportunity

WaterAid in Pakistan is committed to achieving workforce diversity. Qualified persons with disabilities, qualified women, persons with HIV/AIDs, persons from different ethnic and religious groups are all encouraged to apply.

Please note that due to the large response we will only be contacting short listed candidates. Feedback will only be offered to candidates interviewed.