View Vacancy - Digital Manager, British High Commission, Islamabad
Main purpose of job:
To lead on and deliver innovative, informative and targeted digital communications for the British High Commission. Regular drafting of content to support communication activities.
Roles and responsibilities :
- Develop, implement and lead a digital engagement strategy that sets the direction of our digital engagement (linked to key FCO digital communications assessments and covers FCO digital communications best practice) which includes Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. You will lead the integration of our digital work into the department’s wider communications strategy.
- Develop an understanding of key audiences and how they can be targeted through the delivery of an audience segmentation exercise.
- Lead the implementation of digital campaigns linked to ‘Integrated Delivery Plan’ objectives that highlight and explain the work that the UK does in Pakistan.
- Raise the standard and quantity of published content on all of our digital platforms.
- Identify digital collaboration and partnership opportunities with external digital platforms to extend our reach to our target audiences and increase the impact of our digital campaigns.
- Regularly produce and edit high quality video content to support the High Commission’s wider communications plan.
Essential on arrival: Knowledge/experience of the Pakistani digital media landscape, Photoshop, audio, video editing, Adobe Premier, Hootsuite.
Qualification: Masters in digital journalism & new media, mass communication, Political Science, International Relations or other related social sciences degree.
Language requirements:
Language: English and Urdu
Level of language required: Fluent.
Salary Details:
For BHC candidates, the Local BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, Basic Salary will be PKR 133,046 per month.
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.
Learning and development opportunities:
There is likely to be an opportunity to attend the week-long International Comms Skills course – either in London or the wider region.
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a),(b) and (c) will not be considered.
A. Complete the Online Application Form
B. Attach a detailed CV
C. Complete the Motivation Segment in the Online Application Form
Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) and also inform their current line managers. Else the application will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by 29th October 2018' 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.
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.
