View Vacancy - Head of Communications - C4
Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the competency based questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Main purpose of job:
To work with a great team to deliver communications that can effect change of some of the biggest global issues, and make a real difference to people’s lives.
Head of Communications (Karachi) role covers the whole breadth of communications activity – including planning a strategic campaign based approach to communications at the British Deputy High Commission, proactively devising communication activity (including press work and engagement with top media partners), and creating exciting social media content for @UKinPakistan channels.
You will be part of a strong team operating across the Pakistan network - recent work led by the Pakistan Network’s communications team has included working on the Royal visit by TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; British Airways arrival into Pakistan; and supporting the 2019 Cricket World Cup activities.
Roles and responsibilities:
You will have an interest in foreign affairs and know about some of the top global issues on the agenda at the moment. We are not looking for international experts (although do let us know if you have a specialist area!) but you should have a good understanding of the media environment we live and work in (in UK and Pakistan).
You will need to be creative and imaginative, confident enough to share your ideas and perceptive enough to encourage others to share theirs too. We encourage a fun and creative atmosphere where we can turn thoughts into ideas and ideas into action. This is key to give us the leading edge when we are looking at how we can make the most difference.
You will be up to speed with Communication Professional standards, as well as having an eye for emerging communications trends and be someone who can translate these into innovative campaigns. You will be enthusiastic and proactive in your approach so being able to spot thematic links, take decisions based on sound evidence, and show initiative to ensure that communications is factored in right from the very start as policy is being developed.
The ideal candidate should be a good team player and loves being part of a nice but busy team. This means you’re committed, can be counted on to get the job done and are inclusive and respectful of other people’s opinions. You will be able to prioritise work and be flexible when needed for example helping out during crises. A big part of the role includes reaching out and developing good working relationships with a variety of partners – both in the private and public sector.
You will enjoy delivering through virtual teams and empowering others, enabling staff to deliver their very best. There may be potential to take on line management responsibilities in the future. You will be an active listener, understand motivations of different staff, able to have honest and open conversations, and help nurture talent.
On a day to day basis you will:
- Be the Urdu spokesperson to the media and the lead in public diplomacy in the Deputy High Commission
- Lead and manage all communications activity at the Deputy High Commission in Karachi, working in conjunction with colleagues in Karachi and Islamabad, including handling sensitive issues, promoting events at the Deputy High Commission, and showcasing UK-Pakistan trade relations.
- Act as press secretary – including proactively devising and executing communications activity such as speeches, visits and events.
- Act as the leading contact for Karachi-based media, maintaining strong relationship with our media partners.
- Produce high quality communications materials for the Deputy High Commission in both English and Urdu. This should include drafting speeches, press release and articles.
- To develop a strong understanding of HMG policy in relation to Pakistan and provide media analysis to policy colleagues.
- Provide media analysis to inform policy development on Pakistan
- As part of the Pakistan communications network, oversee media engagement in Islamabad including on crisis communications and international media engagement.
Language requirements:
Language: English and Urdu
Level of language required: Fluent
Essential on arrival:
- Knowledge/experience of the Pakistani media landscape.
- Bachelor degree in Humanities/Mass Communication/Media Sciences with at least 5 years of work experience.
Salary Details:
For BHC candidates, the Local BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, Basic Salary will be PKR 246,648.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
Around half of our work forces are women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a), (b) will not be considered.
A. Complete the Online Application Form
B. Complete the Motivation Segment and competency based questions in the Online Application Form.
Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable). They should also inform their current line managers, and check for the eligibility clause if on probation, else the applications will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by “10 December 2019” midnight.
Please Note:
- Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
- The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.
Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the competency based questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
