Communications And Fundraising Officer

Responsibilities
Media and Communications

Manage the development and implementation of the organization’s media, and communication strategies
Develop the organization’s social media presence, and relationships with key partners
Develop and manage media relations and maximize media opportunities
Ensure the organization is featured within press, radio, television, as well as online media
Represent Marsa in the media and at diverse opportunities
Ensure the public has a favourable image of the organization
Create and manage sexual health promotion campaigns on various media outlets and platforms
Develop internal publications such as newsletters, releases, planned publications, special projects and assignments
Develop sexual health promotion materials (videos, brochures, posters, condom pockets...) in coordination with Marsa team
Organize different events including press conferences, international health days celebrations
Update of the organization’s website content regularly, in close cooperation with the managerial team
Create rich and creative content that is optimized for search engines

Fundraising

Develop and implement Marsa’s fundraising strategy
Liaise with and expand Marsa’s network of contacts
Organize fundraising events
Design marketing package for Marsa for relevant donors
Achieve fundraising goals
Coordinate with management and board to monitor and evaluate strategies 

Profile

University degree in a relevant field (Master’s degree preferable): communication, media, marketing, public relations...
Minimum two-years practical work experience in communications, public relations and/or media
Experience formulating and implementing communications strategies and plans
Practical experience with electronic communication systems (websites and databases)
Experience working in/with non-governmental organizations
Experience organizing events such as press conferences, workshops and meetings
Strong inter-personal and team building skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues
Willingness and capability to maintain confidential and private aspects of the center
Demonstrated capacity to take initiative and pay attention to details
Excellent command of written and spoken Arabic and English, good command of French
Good organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Knowledge and awareness of sexual and bodily rights
Supporter of diversity and advocate for rights of marginalized groups
Capable of working late night and weekends when necessary
Creative and charismatic personality

 
Office hours: Monday to Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM.Overtime required for specific dates and events.