COMMUNICATION OFFICER

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The main duty of the Communication Officer is to cover Al Midan’s activities, contribute to and implement its communication and public engagement strategy. The Communication Officer publicize Al Midan’s programs and initiatives and deliver effective information and communication material in line with the media and social media strategy across platforms. The Communication Officer will be a part of Al Midan’s communication team, and work closely with The Executive Director, experts, consultants, projects coordinators, managers and officers as well as liaise with Al Midan’s Donors and partners when needed. It is expected that she/he demonstrates a deep interest in issues related to communication, social media, governance, public administration, digitalization, reforms and human rights. The ideal candidate is proactive, interactive, and able to engage with audiences in Arabic and English.

JOB FUNCTIONS

1- Coordinating and liaising with the media/influencers and partners:

• Coordinate with the media on various projects and programs Al Midan is working on. Deliver information, prepare press releases, coordinate interviews and prepare media materials.

2- Production of communication material:

• Develop, review and implement Al Midan media strategy under the guidance of Al Midan Executive Director.
• Identify the adequate tools and online platforms to deliver messages, knowledge and important information; Prepare messages to be delivered and ensure wide dissemination, as per each medium used.
• Assess and monitor Al Midan communication and media performance and reach when possible.
• Write Stories, reports and releases addressed to the media and to the broader public to populate the website, and social media pages of Al Midan and the various programs it covers
• Prepare statements, captions, posts, tags, Hashtags, prepare illustrations and pictures, draft brochures, and annual reports.
• Support the different programs of Al Midan by suggesting and producing relevant communication materials.
• Regularly generate high quality communication material on activities and programs.
• Produce material in Arabic and English.
• Follow up on execution and production of Al Midan materials and publications in close coordination with the communication team, projects’ managers (request and compare offers, follow-up on the design and printing of studies, leaflets, manuals, etc.).
• Maintain a library of program photos, videos, success stories, case studies, publications, etc. that can be shared with key stakeholders.

3- Online presence:      

• Ensure linkages and exchange with various entities online (Governmental, Local and International, INGOs, Donors).

EDUCATION

University degree in Communication, Media, Social Sciences, Journalism or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in project implementation in cooperation with local and international partners.
• At least 2 years of experience in the field.
• Excellent writing skills in both Arabic, and English. French is an asset.
• Strong personal commitment to Al Midan’s mission, vision and values mainly related to accountability and transparency.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to priorities work agenda to meet deadlines.
• Strong command of MS Office applications and other computer programs.
• Strong social media and advocacy skills (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WordPress).
• Proven skills in photography, filming and video editing.
• Strong team working skills, self-motivated and detail-oriented and able to manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to follow up on tasks with line managers, to ensure taking all approvals.
• Ability to synthetize requests and deliver and follow up on them with a team.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, problem solving and team facilitation skills, required.