Communication Officer

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion - HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

To produce content (texts, photos, videos, etc.) in line with our audience strategy (private donors, internal, institutional, journalists, etc.) designed to promote HI’s actions and values and distribute this content to our target audiences by adapting it to the relevant communication channels (digital, social media, media relations, print, etc.).

Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Contribute to the objectives of our communications strategy

• Identify subjects of interest and define talking points
• Meet the information demands of target audiences
• Evaluate and monitor the relevance of the content produced and adapt it to needs
• Monitor the market to propose new formats in line with changes in audience usage and communication trends

Mission 2: Content production

• Contribute to the editorial calendar by planning content production
• Organise information gathering from all possible sources (NA, field staff, experts at headquarters, etc.)
• Produce communication content in the required formats in keeping with the organisation's image and strategy
• Coordinate the production of infographics and videos with the relevant departments or service providers
• Draft messages and pitches

Mission 3: Disseminate content to target audiences

• Plan communication campaigns aimed at target audiences to contribute to our communication strategy
• Ensure that content is disseminated to all target audiences (internal or external) using the most appropriate communication techniques (media relations, event organisation, digital, social media, print, etc.), independently or in coordination with experts (internal or external).
• Identify and put HI's experts in the field or at headquarters in touch with internal or external requesters (national associations, journalists, partners, donors, etc.)

Mission 4: Communication focal point for the organisation

• Be the point of contact internally for all communication issues relating to HI
• Provide guidance internally on charters, guidelines and directives relating to HI’s image and brand, as well as on modalities for the production of communication tools

Mission 5: Emergency preparedness and response

• Contribute to emergency preparedness actions and, in an emergency, adapts working methods to contribute to an effective humanitarian approach by HI

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Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a communications role, including experience in content creation (texts, photos, videos) and dissemination through various channels.
• Interest in and good understanding of disability issues and issues relating to vulnerable populations.
• Flexibility in travelling internally and externally.
• Good Networking skills.
• Proactive, solution maker, strongly positive, constructive and dynamic personality.
• Fluency in English, and knowledge of Arabic language is needed.
• Proficiency in digital and social media communication tools and platforms, with the ability to adapt content to different channels.
• Competence in content production software and tools, including video production and graphic design.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to and guide internal stakeholders on branding and communication practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multicultural team and manage relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience with humanitarian organizations, particularly in understanding their communication needs and strategies.
• Experience in audience targeting and message design specific to nonprofit or humanitarian contexts.
• Knowledge of current trends in communication, including digital marketing trends and emerging content formats.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

DISABILITY INCLUSION:

The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation at the email: [email protected].

By applying to this position, you grant HI’s recruitment team your consent to perform a reference check on you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme.

Initial contract will be for a period up to 6 months, to be extendable based on the availability of funds.

Handicap International is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Interested candidates should fill out the form Communication Officer and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before September 24th, 2024. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.