Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development is a trusted not-for-profit organization with a rich history of serving the humanitarian and development sector, both locally and globally. Our journey began with registration as a Trust in Islamabad in 2020 under the Trust Registration Act 1886 (Registration Number 756). In 2024, we expanded our scope and re-registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under Section 42 of the Companies Act 2017. Today, we continue to drive positive change and promote inclusive development for ageing populations.

Job Description – Communications Officer

Department:             Communications and Program

Location:                   Islamabad Based

Responsible To:        Program Coordinator

Period:                      3 months

Job Purpose:

The Communication Officer will be responsible for providing support to the program team in developing and implementing effective communication strategies. The position holder will be responsible for creating and disseminating information, education, and communication (IEC) materials, project promotional material, developing case studies, capturing success stories, designing advocacy, and influencing products such as infographics, capturing videos for success stories, developing quality content for web sites and digital resources. The Communications Officer will provide FAID office communications team with updated information and media materials to use in its media work to profile the needs and contribution of older people.

Job Description:

• Support the development and implementation of communication strategies that promote the organization's programs and activities
•  Develop IEC materials, project promotional material, case studies, and other communication products to support the program team in achieving their objectives
• Capture success stories and develop content for various communication channels, including social media, website, and newsletters.
•  Produce high-quality videos that capture the impact of the program and its activities
•  Design and develop advocacy and influencing products such as infographics and other multimedia products
•  Conduct research to identify new communication trends and technologies that can be used to improve the organization's communication strategies
•  Develop and maintain relationships with media partners, stakeholders, and other relevant organizations to promote the organization's programs and activities
•  Manage the organization's website and digital resources, ensuring that they are regularly updated with relevant and engaging content
• Assist in organizing and coordinating events that promote the organization's programs and activities
• Support program team in the effectiveness of the organization's communication strategies and provide feedback to the program teamTop of Form
•  Support in development of communications material and ensure all printing & designed material must fulfil the organization’s branding     guidelines
• • Regularly pitch articles, reports, or news stories from the field to Communications Team
  • Assist and support advocacy officer team in organizing events, development of meeting minutes & reports
  • Travel to project areas for data collection, case studies development and capturing photographs
  • Provide support to communications team Collect, organize and archive all the IEC material of the organization
  • Contribute in program development especially related to Policy, advocacy and rights
  • Coordinate with media and write press releases and briefings

Required qualifications and experience

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in communications, social sciences, or other relevant area
• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Good knowledge and experience of graphics software e-g Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw and others
• Camera handling skills
• Design and technical skills to shoot videos, take pictures, and design multimedia content
• Fluent in writing and speaking English and Urdu

• Proficiency in using Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
• Ability to work independently and take initiatives
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Team working, flexibility and relationship building skills

• Problem solving skills in day-to-day and crises situations
• Show complete discretion in all matters concerning FAID staff

Our Values

At FAID (Foundation for Ageing & Inclusive Development) we work hard to achieve our goals together as a team with a clear shared purpose. Everyone who works at FAID shares our values and are committed to behaviours that demonstrate and support them.

Our values inform how we work together:

Equal Opportunities:

FAID is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunities and respecting diversity in employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We encourage and facilitate a flexible working environment.

Safeguarding:

Everyone has a role in creating and sustaining a safe and respectful working environment, where no one comes to any harm or is maltreated. At FAID we take our responsibilities very seriously and will take action against wrongdoing. We will do everything we can to ensure that we do not engage people that pose a safeguarding risk and will undertake criminal record checks as required.

Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis.