Communication Consultant (Mishkal Project)

Mishkal Project aims to promote art and culture as a means of preserving Palestinian cultural heritage, strengthening cultural identity, and supporting entrepreneurs and creatives in the fields of art and culture throughout the West Bank, Gaza, and Jerusalem.

We work with artists and cultural organisations in Palestine to create art works that explore cultural identity, resilience, and hope, drawing inspiration from Palestine’s diverse stories and memories. 

The project encompasses four key components:

1.Production grants: providing support to performing artists to create and implement artistic projects inspired by Palestinian tangible and intangible heritage.

2.Cultural exchange: facilitating cultural exchange activities between Palestinian and European artists to share expertise and knowledge.

3.Capacity building: implementing a capacity-building program to enhance the artistic and professional skills of artists through a series of workshops and training sessions tailored to their individual and collective needs.

4.Showcasing: engaging the public by showcasing the artistic works produced.

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The project communication consultant is expected to have the following tasks and responsibilities:

1. Develop and Implement Communication Strategy:
• Create and execute comprehensive communication strategy and plan to promote the project to various stakeholders, including artists, cultural organizations, and the public. The plan is to be developed in line with the EU Communications and Visibility Manual.
• Ensure alignment of communication strategy with the project’s objectives and target audiences.
• Proactively address any potential communication challenges or public relations issues, ensuring timely and effective responses.

2. Content Creation and Management:
• Produce engaging content (e.g., press releases, social media updates, newsletters, and reports) to promote the project and its progress.
• Write and edit high-quality content for various platforms, maintaining a consistent tone and style that reflects the project's goals.

3. Public Relations and Media Outreach:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure coverage for the project.
• Coordinate PR events to highlight key project milestones.
• Track media coverage and provide regular reports to the project team on the reach and impact of communication efforts.

4. Social Media Management:
• In collaboration with our Partner, develop and manage the project's social media presence across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.), ensuring regular, creative, and impactful posts.
• Use analytics tools to measure engagement and optimise social media strategies.

5. Visual Branding and Identity Management:
• In collaboration with our Partner, follow and maintain a cohesive visual identity for the project, ensuring visual and verbal consistency across all communication materials.

6.Collaboration and Coordination:
• Work closely with other team members, including project manager and officer, British Council’s communication focal point, beneficiaries, partners, and stakeholders, to ensure a unified approach to project communication.
• Collaborate with the design team to follow up on visually appealing and effective communication materials.
• Work closely with M&E team to capture success stories and impact stories with reference to British Council’s guidelines.

7. Event Promotion and Coverage:

• Plan and execute promotional activities for events, performances, and exhibitions, including online and offline campaigns.
• Ensure proper documentation and coverage of events, including photography, video, and interviews to be shared with media outlets and on social media platforms.