Communications Officer

As part of achieving its mission, AWS is seeking a Communications Officer (CO) to assist in reaching a larger number of the community through a creative communications strategy. The CO will be responsible for updating the website content, managing the association’s various social media channels, tracking data analytics and maintaining digital media archives to prepare reports for management. Working with the Planning & Grants Office and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CO will assist in developing overall communications strategies and campaigns for the organization.

RESPONSABILITIES & DUTIES:

Job Responsibility #1: Design creative and effective AWS communication strategies and ensure their successful implementation (75% of time)

• Design and update the AWS communication strategy in accordance with the needs of the association and in compliance with any donor regulations (as per contractual requirements)
• Report achievements of the AWS communication strategy on a quarterly basis
• Create, design and manage the content for the association’s website, social media channels or any other relevant form of communication
• Prepare Newsletters and Annual Reports in coordination with relevant teams
• Draft and manage the visibility plans required under grant contract agreements and coordinate with donor communications focal points when necessary
• Attend AWS field activities and events to ensure proper coverage of the association’s programs and prepare posts and publications of events in a timely manner
• Coordinate filming and photography of field activities/events with a designated photographer and archive all material in line with AWS data management requirements
• Coordinate all posts and website content with the website/graphic designer
• Respect the AWS code of conduct and reflect AWS values through all content and in all communication campaigns

Job Responsibility #2: Contribute to overall strategic planning within the organization (25% of time)

• Contribute to strategic planning and developing the association’s outreach with communities and development stakeholders Represent the association, when needed, relevant to the visibility of the association at local and national conference or events
• Participate in training activities that will enhance the quality of AWS communications strategies and visibility
• Contribute to quarterly reports on Key Performance Indicators that are relevant to te AWS communications strategy
• Any other tasks requested by the CEO

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree in Communications, Business Administration – Public Relations
• Bachelors degree in Social Science, Development Studies will be considered with relevant experience

Experience

• 1 year of experience in handling an organizational communications or marketing portfolio
• 1 year of experience working with digital media and running campaigns
• Experience with software applications like Word and PowerPoint
• Preferable: experience in desktop applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
• Experience in graphic design and content development

Knowledge and skills

• Strong ability to creatively communicate in written and spoken English and Arabic, third language is an asset
• Exceptional writing and proofing skills
• Understanding of communications, public relations and marketing best practices
• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts
• Has an understanding of development and the role of NGOs

Competencies

• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Strong ability to manage various tasks simultaneously and provide quality outputs
• Creativity and problem-solving skills
• Strong communications skills, specifically able to reflect sensitivity when communicating with vulnerable populations
• Ability to work within and team and coordinate with all AWS departments

Reports to: Head of Central Management Unit

Internal stakeholders: Planning and Grants Department, Sectors, Website Design Officer

External stakeholders: Donor communications focal points, partner communications focal points