Arabic-language Communications Officer

Job Description
The USAID-funded Palestinian Health Sector Reform and Development Project (the Flagship Project) is a five-year project funded by USAID and implemented by Chemonics International Inc. to support the Palestinian Ministry of Health and other key non-governmental health providers in developing a vibrant, sustainable, and efficient health system to improve the quality of life for the Palestinian people. The Flagship Project is currently recruiting highly motivated professionals to fill the following position:

Arabic-language Communications Officer (long-term):
-Develops Arabic-language project materials, including technical reports and documents, quarterly project newsletter, fact sheets, success stories, etc.
-Assists in coordination with media outlets
-Monitors daily Arabic press
-Creates Arabic press releases and follow-up newspaper articles for relevant Flagship Project activities
-Develops quarterly Flagship Project newsletter in Arabic
-Reviews Arabic language correspondence from the Flagship Project
-Oversees updates of written Arabic website content
-Oversees translation of documents from English to Arabic
-Liaises and coordinates with partner PR firms in developing Arabic-language project materials, including print and multi-media productions.
Qualifications
-Degree in journalism, writing, communications, public relations, marketing, or related field.
-Previous experience in media, graphic design, public relations, and marketing desired.
-Knowledge of web development desired.
-Knowledge of photography desired.
-Native fluency in Arabic required; strong knowledge of standard Arabic writing grammar required.
-Fluency in English required; experience in English to Arabic translation.
-Health sector experience preferred.
-Works well under pressure, able to multi-task, and is an excellent team player.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter highlighting relevant work and a CV/Resume. The cover letters and CVs must be submitted to [email protected]. The email subject line must include the position titles mentioned above. Closing date for
applications is 4pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

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Job Details
Job Title Arabic-language Communications Officer
Deadline 30 - Sep - 2009
Location Ramallah
Job Type Full time
Position Level Mid Career
Degree Bachelor's degree
Experience No Experience
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