Communications Officer at World Vision… · Kusunti

Communications Officer

Location: Kusunti, KC Tower, Lalitpur, Nepal

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

The Communications Officer executes comprehensive digital media strategies to enhance World Vision International Nepal's brand awareness and public engagement. This role supports campaigns focused on child wellbeing advocacy, ensures brand compliance across all materials, creates compelling content from field activities, manages communication assets systematically, and builds internal capacity for effective storytelling while supporting emergency communications when required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute digital media plans and manage social media presence and website content

Brand Compliance Checks:

• Review posts and materials to ensure they follow WVI branding guidelines.
• Flag inconsistencies or outdated visuals for revision.

Analytics & Reporting:

• Track engagement metrics (likes, shares, reach, click- through rates).
• Prepare monthly social media performance summaries

Website Content Upload:

• Develop high-quality content for the website ensuring WVI Nepal’s tone and branding.

Create and curate engaging content (photos, videos, stories) from field visits following WVI standards

Field Visit Coordination for Content Gathering

• Plan and coordinate with program teams to schedule field visits aligned with project milestones.

Capture and Document Stories of Change:

• Conduct interviews with beneficiaries, staff, and community members.
• Collect quotes, testimonials, and human-interest stories that reflect program outcomes.
• Review the stories collected by field considering dissemination appropriate context.

Photography and Videography:

• Take high-resolution photos and short video clips during field visits.
• Ensure visuals are emotionally engaging, well-composed, and contextually relevant.

Translation:

• Translate stories into English or Nepali as needed, ensuring cultural sensitivity and clarity.

Support Office/Donor Coordination:

• Respond to content requests from support offices or donors in a timely manner.
• Customize content packages based on specific donor interests or reporting needs

Design and produce factsheets, newsletters, and internal publications

Draft and Distribute Internal Newsletters

• Compile monthly or quarterly newsletters featuring program updates, staff highlights, upcoming events, and key organizational messages.
• Ensure content is clear, concise, and visually engaging.

Create and Maintain Internal Communication Materials

• Develop factsheets, FAQs, and briefing notes on key initiatives, campaigns, or organizational changes.
• Update materials regularly to reflect current priorities

Support Orientation for New Staff

• Prepare communication kits or welcome materials that introduce WVI Nepal’s mission, values, and communication protocols.

Contribute to advocacy campaigns and public efforts for child wellbeing issues in Nepal

Develop Advocacy Communication Materials

• Draft and design posters, flyers, social media graphics, and factsheets tailored to campaign themes.
• Ensure materials are accessible, child-friendly, and aligned with WVI Nepal’s messaging.

Coordinate with Field Teams and Partners

• Liaise with program staff and local partners to gather stories, data, and visuals that support advocacy messages.
• Ensure consistent messaging across all campaign locations.

Assist in Policy Communication

• Prepare simplified summaries of policy briefs or research findings for public dissemination.
• Support the creation of infographics or explainer videos on child wellbeing issues.

Systematically manage and maintain comprehensive communication asset inventory

Maintain a Centralized Digital Asset Library

• Organize photos, videos, stories, comms merchandise and design files in a structured folder
• Ensure Consent and Safeguarding Compliance
• Store signed consent forms linked to corresponding photos/videos.

Archive Outdated or Unused Materials

• Periodically review and archive old or irrelevant content to reduce clutter.
• Maintain a separate archive folder for historical reference.

Monitor Usage and Requests

• Track requests for merchandise, assets, photos, videos, or stories from internal teams or donors.
• Record how and where assets are used to avoid duplication and ensure relevance.

Support capacity building for non-communications staff in writing, photography, and videography

Support emergency communications during disasters and coordinate donor/support office field visits

Assist in Drafting Emergency Messages

• Prepare initial communication drafts (press releases, social media updates, internal alerts) during emergencies under the guidance of the Communications Manager.
• Ensure messages are timely, accurate, and aligned with organizational tone.

Coordinate with Field Teams for Real-Time Updates

• Gather verified information, photos, and videos from affected areas.
• Maintain regular contact with field staff to monitor developments.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years working experience in Communications/Media field, Development sector, or relevant fields
• Demonstrated experience in content creation for social media platforms
• Proven experience in visual production including video editing and transcription
• Experience in graphics design and digital content creation

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or equivalent field
• Proficiency in relevant software applications for content creation and design
• Strong English and Nepali language capabilities with translation skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Experience working with international NGOs or development organizations
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding principles
• Understanding of Nepal's media landscape and cultural context
• Understanding of emergency communications and crisis management
• Photography and videography certification or training

Travel and Work Environment

• Regular field visits to program areas across Nepal (30-40% travel)
• Ability to work in rural and remote locations with basic facilities
• Flexible working hours to accommodate emergency communications needs

“World Vision is committed to achieving diversity, as the diversity of our teams is critical to our overall success. WV welcomes applications from qualified professionals all over Nepal. Women, people with disability, and members from other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.”

“Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with WV as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm. One of the ways that WVI Nepal shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates, in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. WVI Nepal has zero tolerance to child rights’ violations, by employees and/or affiliates.”

WVI Nepal reserves all rights to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only