Communication Officer

Technical:

• Coordinate pre-shoot planning and documentation with team members
• Work with the Creative Director or collaborative team to create the film or video product
• Ensure that equipment for a shoot is present and working.
• Plan the shoot with the creative team and the program team.
• Film videos on set or on location
• Direct other camera operators so that the needed footage is acquired.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and tools that will make projects more marketable.
• Work on the post-production of the videos including editing and packaging
• Insert closed captions, graphics, or other on-screen text into a video
• Develop and add computer graphics and special effects to  video content
• Follow the script, screenplay or outline while editing
• Input sound to enhance footage, which may include selecting music and writing voice-overs
• Digitally splice the film/video and synchronize them into one rough cut file
• Improve and correct lighting, colouring, and faulty footage

Operational:

• Coordinate with internal (Media and Communications department) & external (vendors) for matters related to photo/video development.
• Put in place a contingency plan/succession plan to deal with human factors affecting or may affect the organizational activities in your absence.
• Close coordination with line manager for effective implementation of policies/guidelines.

Organizational:

• Maintain a strong working relationship with different departments particularly programmes at Country and Area level office
• Maintain respectful relations with all beneficiaries for the collection of their stories
• Ensure compliance with IR’s policies & procedures in true spirit for effective delivery of services.
• Understanding of IR values and their demonstration in real-time.
• Abide by the IR zero-tolerance policy towards bribery & corruption as well as sensitize others on coping mechanisms so that they can raise their voices as & when feel inappropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of IR strategic priorities & the way you can contribute in its achievement.
• Assist in the identification & documentation of organizational successes for showcasing IR work
• Respect & promote the organizational stance on workforce diversity & support the efforts being made for mainstreaming of marginalized groups i.e. Persons with disability and old age, minorities, Women & children etc. in carrying out organization activities.
• Ensure periodic field visits to witness the challenges and implementation of activities at ground level.
• Participation and facilitation in the implementation of IR seasonal programmes.

Person Specification:

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the organizational values & principles, vision and mission as well as commitment to its SEAH (sexual exploitation abuse and harassment) protocols. We have zero-tolerance policy towards SEAH and don’t support any action that promotes or encourages SEAH.

Key Skills:

• Bravery to get the camera shot in risky situations
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Ability to work under deadline pressure
• Organization to manage time efficiently
• Ability to capture footage and be able to edit it into a cohesive story
• Flexibility and good listening skills
• Enough patience to wait for the perfect shot
• Energy and determination
• Technical acumen to be able to operate, configure, set up, and fix video, audio, lighting, or other production equipment
• Must be well-versed in editing
• 2D Animation

Note: Position is in any District Of Balochistan subject to project need

Pre-employment Checks:  

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• Screening clearance
• Receipt of satisfactory references

Our values and commitment to safeguarding.

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

To cater to the higher living cost, IR Pakistan is transferring the exchange gain (PKR-GBP) on salary to staff at a prevailing conversion rate till further notice. Salaries are paid in local currency.