ISTC PR Specialist

General

PR Specialist will act in the framework of the existing ISTC policies and procedures in accordance with the ISTC Agreement and Statute as well as with the Governing Board decisions.

PR Specialist’s primary duty is to compile, create and appropriately disseminate ISTC documentation, information and promotional materials to internal, governmental and commercial stakeholders of the ISTC. The PR Specialist will also be expected to create and disseminate ISTC corporate and / or promotional information to media and public organizations.

PR Specialist will work closely with the ISTC Executive Director and a PR firm identified by ISTC supporting the outreach activities, and take the lead role in ensuring that the internal communication processes of the ISTC are effective and that information required by the ISTC Executive Director, Board and Parties is compiled, written and disseminated accurately and within appropriate timeframes.

PR Specialist will also lead issues related to print and television media outreach, and will contribute to the external relations activities of the Executive Director and the Parties.

Duties
Internal Communications Activities:

To source and present relevant ISTC programme / project overviews including success stories and other materials required by or useful to ISTC Executive Director or Parties and to ensure that such information, as well as information on policies, strategies and outreach activities are comprehensive and broadly disseminated to all stakeholders across ISTC and its Parties
To assist the ED and HQ with creation of official correspondence, presentations, briefings and organization of visits
To assist in developing a ‘house’ style for all information and communication materials
To edit material related to above activities as created by other Departments of the ISTC and to draft brochures, leaflets, press releases and other material for the public at large

To maintain and update the information on the ISTC website and social media accounts, make sure that posted information is relevant, accurate and timely

External Communications and Public Relations Activities:

To closely work with the PR firm identified by ISTC and regularly inform and update the ED and DED on status of information being developed or published on the ISTC website and social media accounts To promote and enhance the Corporate Image, Brand and Communications policy to the relevant Stakeholders and public domain in conjunction with the external PR Company

To arrange press conferences, media briefings and interviews concerning specific events and issues, and creating appropriate media information as directed by ED, DED and Parties

To divulge the results of Board and other meetings to interested parties

To keep abreast of key non-proliferation-related developments in areas such as science, security, politics, trade and development both outside and within the organization and to propose relevant articles or promotional materials. This would include the identification of issues likely to negatively affect ISTC’s public profile and the preparation of internal briefing materials and media response material related to such issues. To write text and source any accompanying images for ISTC information and promotional material including, but not restricted to: ISTC Annual Report, periodical newsletters, webpage content, promotional literature and exhibition material, media releases and articles, and promotional correspondence

Additional Duties

To attend ISTC promotional events to support the activities
To undertake other related writing / editorial assignments as required by the Executive Director, DED and Parties

To carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be required and advised by the management.

Other requirements

Previous experience in working in international team/ organization and with project management is an asset.

PR Specialist needs to be able to work in an independent manner and needs to take steps at own initiative.

PR Specialist should be ready for background checks related to the CIS legislation governing access to research and production facilities with enhanced safety/security requirements.

PR Specialist must be ready to travel for ISTC related events and meetings.

Ability and comfort in developing working relationships with relevant stakeholders as required by ISTC management would be considered an advantage.

Qualifications

• University degree in communications or PR and / or equivalent combination of relevant professional and academic qualifications. A scientific background is an asset
• Work experience (5 years) in providing / contributing to the public relations / communications aspects of scientific research and / or nonproliferation programmes / projects is a must
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Must speak and write clearly and effectively in English and Russian
• A proven ability to obtain relevant factual information from varied sources and to accurately and concisely convey received information in written form to a house style
• Proven experience (5 years) in developing communications related strategy or media contact programs
• Ability to plan, coordinate and monitor own work and the work of others

References are preferable.

Place of work: Astana, Kazakhstan

To apply, please send your detailed CV and a cover letter (in English), indicating your professional interest in the job before January 31, 2023.

Сфера деятельности:

Научно-исследовательская, научная, академическая деятельность