Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the under-mentioned vacancy situation for Nature Environment Wildlife Society (NEWS): For Climate and Biodiversity based project. It is an Indo-German initiative under the Living Lakes Biodiversity Conservation Programme in association with the Ramsar -Wetlands Division, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt of India.
Name of the Post: Officer- Documentation and Communication (One post)
Project Location: Guwahati, Assam.
Job Summary
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the under-mentioned vacancy situation for Nature Environment Wildlife Society NEWS: For Climate and Biodiversity based project. It is an Indo-German initiative under the Living Lakes Biodiversity Conservation Programme in association with the Ramsar -Wetlands Division, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt of India.
Qualifications Experience
- Master s/Postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Communication, Media Studies, Development Communication or a related discipline.
- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the NGO/development sector.
- Prior experience in communication for environment, conservation, climate change, biodiversity, livelihoods or community-based programmes will be preferred.
- Strong English writing, editing and documentation skills; proficiency in Assamese is preferred.
- Experience in preparing project reports, case studies, success stories, newsletters, press releases, website content and social media content.
- Experience in developing and implementing communication and visibility strategies for projects.
- Ability to translate field-level and technical information into clear, engaging communication materials for different audiences.
- Working knowledge of MS Office, Canva and other basic design/content tools. Experience working with communities, government departments, NGOs, academic/research institutions and other stakeholders will be an advantage.
Scope of Work
- Develop and implement the project s communication and documentation strategy. Document project activities, outcomes, field experiences and community stories.
- Prepare reports, case studies, success stories, press releases, newsletters and knowledge products. Develop and manage content for social media and website platforms.
- Support project visibility, outreach and stakeholder communication. Coordinate with the field/project team to collect information, photographs, data and stories.
- Support preparation of progress reports, presentations, concept notes and donor communication materials.
- Document workshops, trainings, meetings, field events and community initiatives.
- Maintain an organised repository of photographs, videos, reports and other communication materials.
- Support seminars, workshops, campaigns and other project events.
- Travel to field locations as required for documentation and communication assignments.
Age Limit
Upto 40 Years
Personal Traits
- Able to take on new challenges to create transformations for societal well-being (economic, social and ecological)
- Able to take on tasks in working with diverse stakeholders in collaboration networks
- Able to be proactive, and handle uncertainties