Punjab Human Capital Investment Project PHCIP Jobs Communications Specialist
Punjab Human Capital Investment Project PHCIP Jobs Communications Specialist
Organization: Punjab Human Capital Investment Project PHCIP
Punjab Human Capital Investment Project
Punjab Social Protection Authority
Hiring of Communications Specialist
The Government of Punjab has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Punjab Human Capital Investment Project (PHCIP) [P164785] and intends to apply part of the proceeds for individual consulting services. The Project aims to increase access to quality health services and economic and social inclusion programs among poor and vulnerable households in selected districts of Punjab. For this purpose, the project intends to hire the services of the following individual consultant till the completion of the project, i.e., 30-06-2025. The details are given below:
Assignment Title: Communications Specialist (PPS-10)
Qualification:
- At least a Master’s degree or equivalent (sixteen (16) years of education) in Mass Communications, Journalism/Media, or a related discipline, from a foreign or local university, duly recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
Experience:
- At least eight (08) years of documentary verifiable experience, after acquiring stipulated qualification(s), in the formulation of communication strategies/plans and handling major communication initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in developing communication strategies/campaigns with clear examples of effective branding in the public/private sector, in both print and electronic media, with a focus on marginalized and poverty-stricken/vulnerable segments of society.
- Expertise in media outreach and excellence in originating and preparing written materials such as issue briefings, press releases, web content, and layout for use in various communication media.
- Due weightage shall be accorded to:
- Existing networks in both electronic and print media, as well as with key influencers on social media.
- Experience in Social and Behavioural Change Communication.
Skills:
- Strong and demonstrated capacity for planning, organization, and management with excellent reporting and coordination skills.
- Written and oral fluency in the English language.
- Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
Estimated Remuneration: Up to PKR 635,000/- per month approximately
Application and Selection Process:
The detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) can be downloaded from https://pspa.punjab.gov.pk/. Interested candidates should submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) with an updated CV, copies of CNIC, all educational degrees, certificates, and experience certificates to the below-mentioned address or through email at [email protected]. Applicants should clearly mention relevant experience and qualifications at the top of the CV. If a face-to-face meeting is required, the same shall be done virtually/physically. Market-based remuneration commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered for the above-mentioned assignments. The last date for submission of EOIs is September 05, 2024.
The selection will be made following the process of Selection of Individual Consultants in accordance with the “World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting, and Consulting Services” (July 2016) revised November 2017 and August 2018. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations,” setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Last Date to Apply: 05 September 2024
Published Date: 23 August 2024
Newspaper: Express
