NGO JOBS

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

Legal and Judicial Affairs Communication Expert – Pakistan Access to Justice

About DAI:

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Objectives of the role:

The Legal and Judicial Affairs Communication Expert shall provide strategic advice on public awareness activities and improving reporting on justice sector issues in print, audio and visual media.

Length of the project: 36 months

Start Date: January 2014

Qualifications and Skills:

• Postgraduate degree in media and communication, law, in social and/or political sciences, pubic administration or related discipline or equivalent experience of at least 15 years

• Excellent management, communication (written and oral) and coordination skills

• Ability to work at senior as well as community level

• Proficiency in written and oral English. Knowledge of Urdu is an advantage

General Professional Experience:

• At least 10 years professional experience working in media and/or communication

• Experience with an international donor-funded programme and management experience preferred

• International experience and/or experience in South Asia

Specific Professional Experience:

• Proven in-depth understanding of and experience in media and justice issues, knowledge of correlation between media, access to justice and rule of law

• Communication experience for the legal and/or judicial sector

• Experience in developing communication and media strategies and mounting media campaigns

• Monitoring and evaluation experience is an advantage

How to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...Deadline for Application: 15th September 2013