Programme and Communication Assistant

Information

Common information

The Programme and Communication Assistant will support the Project Manager and Director of Central Asia with the implementation of 2 projects:

1)     Project Name: “STREAM – Sustainable Trans-boundary Resources Allocation Mechanisms for Peace in the Fergana Valley”, a Regional Climate change project to be implemented jointly with ACTED. which aims to contribute to the prevention of regional conflicts and reduce violence while improving the sustainable use of natural water and land resources across all riparian communities

2)     CSSF – Project Name: Living with Dignity: Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

Qualification requirements

As a minimum we require the following essential criteria:

·        Bachelor or university degree level in administration, social sciences, or related fields

·        Citizen of Kyrgyzstan or with the right to work there

·        Solid experience of working with budgets

Fluent in spoken and written Kyrgyz and Russian

·        Good grasp of spoken and written English

·        Experience working with social media and outlets is essential. Be proficient in using and managing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and blogs for marketing/campaigning purposes.

·        Experience in the area of peacebuilding; social development; gender/women empowerment  or environmental management or climate change is an advantage.

·        Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills

·        Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, internet, etc.

·        Proven experience in writing success stories and development of the video contents is required.

·        Ability to work in a dispersed team

·        Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines – to be able to prioritize clearly

·        Personal and professional integrity

·        Flexibility, initiative, and a “can do” attitude

·        Meticulous attention to detail

·        Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability

·        Eagerness to learn and contribute to the dynamic work of International Alert in the Kyrgyz Republic

Duties

Programme -50%

·        Admin/Logistics support to organization of the conferences, workshops, business trips to Kyrgyzstan regions, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan

·        Arrangement of travel and hotel reservations.

·        Contact project stakeholders

·        Drafting invitation letters and ensuring its distribution.

·        Preparing participant lists.

·        Assist in the preparation of general correspondences, memorandums, reports, activity budget information, schedules, and other materials;

·        Provide logistical and organizational support to Project personnel, international consultants and technical experts;

·        Minute taking on the Workshops, and trainings

·        Procurement activities

·        Undertake other assignments when requested.

Communication – 50%:

·        With guidance from and close cooperation with the Strategic Communications and Fundraising consultant, coordination of communications material production (videos, infographics, leaflets, reports, other)

·        With guidance from and close cooperation with the Strategic Communications and Fundraising consultant develop press and post-releases, articles, success stories and other communications materials on the project activities and outcomes/results, including coordination of the project’s visibility through the media.

·        Administer social media accounts by generating content, providing user support, coordinating with relevant staff to address user problems/issues, improving layout and design.

·        Create sponsored posts on Alert Facebook/Instagram platform to engage with target audiences.

·        Design of social media materials, as well as other project materials.

·        Coordination with the Public Relations officers of partner organizations on communications materials use

·        Taking photos and keeping the maintenance/ updating Alert social pages

OTHER

·        Act as translator/interpreter as necessary;

·        Any other assignments which contribute to the smooth running of the office and activities

Conditions

The Consultant must be registered as a Private Entrepreneur according to Kyrgyz legislation and be responsible for his own taxes and social benefits. The consultant must provide the valid PE certificate upon the contract start, provide monthly social polis and required tax payments to receive his/her payment promptly.

Interested are requested to submit by 23:55, 12 May 2024 CV and Alert Form kyrgyzstan@international-alert.org. Please put “Programme and Communication Assistant” in the subject heading of the e-mail.

 Please NOTE without Special IA form your application will not be considered. We will only contact only those who will get on the long list. The link to Application forms below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1RS7OAqZdn0RwSt1jjodMwyF4iktqgJke