Technical Expert (Public Outreach and Communication)

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT

The consultancy is for a period of 18 months on a full-time basis.

About the Role

Technical expert in Public Outreach and Communication

for an upcoming project for the state Fire Service Department, tasked with formulating and implementing more sustainable and resilient fire risk management strategies and improving departmental operational safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a strategy and a work plan for public awareness campaigns on fire and life safety

safety, fire hazard risk, safety precautions and norms so that the public is prepared and informed of safety practices to ensure timely and appropriate responses during a fire incident to save lives.

• Produce outreach materials for target audiences, including schools, hospitals, and shopping centres malls, cinemas, high-rise buildings, industries, government offices, public buildings,etc.
• To develop a State-level general fire management strategy and action plan that defines the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders, establishes coordination mechanisms, sets targets, and identifies budget needs for fire management activities.
• Carry out stakeholder analysis to bring out the roles and responsibilities of key players

and institutions through consultations, meetings, and interviews with relevant stakeholders.

• Participate in periodic review meetings with project stakeholders, presenting audit findings and plans for quality improvement.
• Coordinate and facilitate prompt resolution of quality issues and resolve issues related to the scope of the consulting services, as they arise.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Post-graduate in MSW/Social Science/Mass Communication
• Minimum five years’ experience in Public outreach/communications/ community engagement/gender, social/behavioural science
• Strong communication, capacity building training, and report-writing skills.
• A proven track record in stakeholder engagement and managing multi-disciplinary project teams for the state government and international development organisation is required.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in the preparation of Communication plans and SOPs for public outreach and awareness
• Project experience in developing strategy and work plan reports on public awareness campaigns (within the last five years)
• Experience in developing capacity building trainings & public outreach strategy and materials(within the last five years)

Contract Terms

• Location: Technical expert role from Uttarakhand (state HQ) with regular travel to the districts covered.
• Duration: The consultancy is for a period of 18 months.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
• A cover letter explaining suitability for the role and experience related to the key responsibilities.
• References from previous relevant assignments.

Applications should be sent to EHI International via email to talent@ehii.in.

EHII is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. EHII does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, or any other characteristic protected by applicable or local law.