JOB POSTING – Communications Assistant, Roshan Rastay 2.0

Organization:                         Right To Play Pakistan

Department/Division:            Communications

Reports to:                               Communications Officer

Work Location:                       Islamabad, Pakistan

Work Arrangement:               Full-time – Onsite Job

Authorized to work in:              Pakistan (Eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship)

Target Hiring Salary:            PKR 86,651 per month (before taxes) Target Start Date:     As soon as possible

Contract Duration:                Full-time, 1-year contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding

Application Closing Date:           January 12, 2025 23:59 PKT

ABOUT US:

We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessingplay, one of the most fundamental forces in a child’s life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriersand embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia,the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.

OUR CULTURE:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars ofour Culture Code.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Communications Assistant, reporting directly to the Communications Officer will be responsible for supporting strategiesthat increase RTP’s visibility to diverse global audiences, expanding digital information sharing capacity, and strengthening internal communication systems. She/He will also contribute to the design, development and dissemination of high-qualitytools and materials, ensuring style and branding compliance, backstopping RTP’s media relations and conference participation, and supporting RTP’s social media platforms. Other tasks, such as written support to proposals forfunding projects or yearly reports to existing funders, may

be assigned based upon organizational need and/or the individual’s own strengths or interest.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

#1: Digital Engagement (30% of Time):

• SupportCommunicationsTeamincreating,editingandpostingcreativecontentonRTP’s Twitter,

Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn platforms using technical content and program updates.

• Support Communications Team in repurpose and creating fresh content for quarterly newsletters and other direct communication.
• Support Communications Team in maintaining a collection of photos, graphics, icons, infographics, data-bites video clips to use in various digital
• Regularlymonitorwebsiteandsocialmediametricsandanalyze
• MaintaindigitaldatabaseandsupportthephysicallibraryofRTPtoolsand
• Expand digital dissemination outlets for information sharing such as websites, webinars, social media, videos, data visualizations, infographics, emails listservs,

#2: Visual Design & Product Development (40% of Time):

• Offer support to all teams in designing and editing materials for a range of audiences and contexts, includingresearch and meeting reports, case studies, briefs, toolkits, peer-reviewed articles, training
• Support all staff with presentation design and critical eye for data visualization
• Ensure branding and style compliance and represent Communication Team policies and guidelines across all
• Offer administrative support to the Communications Team in tracking products and materials according to
• Coordinate or assist in communication related trainings or events for staff or
• Workwithprogramandfieldteamtogatherandcreatecompelling

#3: Event Planning and Administrative Support (15% of Time):

• Assist in planning and executing events with creative themes and ideas, including workshops, playdays
• Maintainorganizationalevent
• Provide administrative support to the communications team, including managing email correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining organizational records.

#4: Media Relations (10% of Time):

• WorkwiththeCommunicationsTeamtodevelopandimplementglobalmediastrategiesthat advance

RTP’s visibility.

• Coordinate responses to incoming media inquiries, review of press releases, and monitor relevant news

#5: Other Tasks as Assigned (5% of Time)

WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’sdegreeincommunications,marketing,internationalrelations/development,ora related

field.

• Backgroundincommunications,mediarelations,and/orknowledgemanagement

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-3 years’ experience of working as a communications professional for a non-profit, for-profit, or government agency; or related professional
• Use of social media dashboards/management tools (Hootsuite) and social/web analytics software (Google Analytics) and experience translating
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva; presentation design and visual communications collateral creation a
• Experience in e-newsletter handling (Mailchimp).

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a
• A passion for storytelling and a keen eye for
• Creative problem-solver with an eye for good design; on the cutting edge of emerging media trends and
• Strong writing and copy editing skills; ability to communicate clearly and
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of political and ethical issues in assigned areas; ability tofacilitate relationships between diverse
• Excellent organization and time management skills, including ability to juggle multiple tasks and respond rapidly to new events and competing
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and comfortable working in a small, collaborative team

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Excellence in all MS Office Applications, particularly Word and

LANGUAGES:

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Urdu (any other local language, including Sindhi is a bonus but not required).

BONUS IF YOU’LL BRING (NOT ESSENTIAL):

• Experienceincreatingandimplementingcommunication
• Experienceofworkingwith

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will beimmersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a coreavenue to building community.

• Competitive salary and benefits(e.g. health and life insurance, Employee Old Age Benefit Incentive)
• Flexible work arrangements(e.g. flex hours)
• 20 paid vacation days per year
• 3 personal days per year
• 5 personal learning and development (L&D)days per year
• Maternity/paternity/parentalleave top up and support
• Annual learning week
• Annualstaff recognition awards
• Opportunity toconnect with employees across our offices (e.g. Facebook Workplace)
• Opportunityto engage in global projects and initiatives
• Wellnessprograms
• Playful activitiesand events

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.

Application Link: https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/199195-communications-assistant-roshan-rastay-2-0-islamabad/876157-application-form/en

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting ofapplications will begin immediately and interviews may be held before the closing date.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age,disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexiblework arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety andprotection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent criminal check as a condition of employment.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email atcareers@righttoplay.com. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessiblecandidate experience.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.

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