Senior Communications Officer

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND NEEDED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, graphic design, journalism or other relevant discipline
• Strong communication and writing skills and fluency in Arabic and English is required
• Minimum five years’ experience in communications, digital advertising, and social media
• Demonstrated creativity and good experience in social media tools
• Proficiency in MS Office required with graphic design and photo/video experience preferred
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, interpersonal, communications, and team working skills

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS:

1. Assist in the implementation of the communication and Outreach plan/strategy.
2. Develop appealing and effective communication and media materials for social and traditional media channels such as press releases, success stories, social media posts, etc.
3. Develop outreach communication material including brochures, introduction letters, presentations, reports, others.
4. Manage and create the adequate content for the Social Media pages of himaya (this includes going to the field to film, conduct interviews, and take pictures).
5. Participate in the concept, design and production of all awareness campaigns may it be outdoor, digital, online etc.
6. Communicate, when needed, with graphic designers to make sure the work is done according to himaya’s guideline. Support in the creation of basic designs when needed.
7. Prepare material for printing in line with himaya’s visual guidelines, advising on print solutions, coordinating with graphic designers and printers and ensuring delivery of final agreed material.
8. Contribute to reporting requirements and deliverables such as reports, newsletters, and success stories.
9. Conduct interviews with project stakeholders to collect “Most Significant Change” stories.
10. Support in the organization of events, workshops and meetings.
11. Attend field activities when required and ensure proper documentation. 
12. Support the communications team in organizing, maintaining and safeguarding himaya’s communication material/library: videos, photos, reports, etc.
13. Demonstrate capacity to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time under pressure
14. Other duties as assigned by senior leadership
15. Assist the Communications Manager in elaborating and submitting the yearly budget and action plan for the department
16. Ensure that all information related to projects and donors are highlighted, accurate and updated at all times and fit the set communication guidelines.
17. Monitor visibility and communications during activities/initiatives in the regions.
18. Ensure all fundraising initiatives (if applicable) are in line with the communications strategy and himaya’s identity.