Communication Officer

Communication Officer

SIDA Supporting MSMEs Competitiveness and Growth Programme in Palestine (SMCGP)

Location: Ramallah/West Bank

Overview:

Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.  

ROLE PURPOSE:

Global Communities is seeking Communication Officer for the SIDA Supporting MSMEs Competitiveness and Growth Programme in Palestine based in West Bank (Ramallah). This 44-months, 55 million SEK project will use a market systems development lens to better understand the critical constraints that exist to sustainable income change for large numbers of micro, small and medium enterprise owners and ensure a sustainable approach for addressing these constraints. The programme will contribute to job creation especially for women and youth and increase Palestine’s economic independence.

The Communication Officer will work under the supervision of MEAL specialist to lead on the day-to-day internal and external communications of Programme activities. In coordination with management and core teams, the Officer will take ownership to produce and deliver of the key messages to be transmitted across all public channels, including SMCGP’s and Global Communities social media accounts, Websites, press releases, newsletters, factsheets and public events, …etc. She/he will have the unique opportunity to develop and communicate on SIDA SMCGP towards a variety of internal and external audiences and using different tools and platforms in line with organizational guidelines, priorities, and objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead on the implementation of detailed media and communication plans, campaigns and media interventions in close coordination with the Program’s management and core teams.
• Develop high-quality communications materials in English and Arabic for use in programme activities and advocacy, such as written, verbal and photographic updates on the situation, as needed, to support media and outreach work.
• Develop and follow the implementation of communications and visibility plans for all the project in WB and Gaza.
• Administer and support related procurement processes needed for communication activities including ToRs development, requests for quotations and tenders for communication material according to the procedures, as required.
• Work with teams to ensure quality, compliance with organizational guidelines and appropriate content and provide review of all communication material and awareness raising material produced and distributed the project, audio-visual and print.
• Set up and implement a production and distribution plan of all awareness raising material that will be produced within the project activities.
• Lead the development of communications materials around special reports or project reports.
• Lead on the development of social media websites, content, and management, as needed.
• Oversee the delivery of planned campaigns including the development of campaign materials and all aspects of implementation relevant to project plans.
• Ensure all messaging aligns with key business strategies.
• Develop and implement strategies for (social) media engagement.
• Develop content for social media, websites, newsletters, press releases, and any other distribution channels.
• Update SIDA SMCGP website content and structure.
• Create high quality visualizations to support the communications strategy.
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual media activity reports.
• Plan, create and oversee the design, content, and production of social media.
• Responsible for leading and drafting factsheets, press releases, by collecting information from reputable sources and developing or supporting the production of social media content.
• Support the documentation and visibility needs for the project (case studies, short stories, photographs, video’s, branding and visibility etc.).
• Support the team in finalizing the project reports as requested.
• Ensure understanding and compliance of SIDA, Global communities, and partners branding and visibility requirements.
• Review and approve all project visibility materials destined for an external audience, both for program and administrative purposes, to ensure compliance with Global Communities and donor branding requirements.
• Perform other duties as requested by the direct supervisor.

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Qualifications:

Overall, we are looking for a self-motivated and creative person with strong writing, editing, layout and design skills and with experience in translating complex concepts into simple and engaging messages. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is highly appreciated.

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Business, Public relations, Journalism & Media, or related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years of similar experience in donor-funded projects with local or international agency in Palestine in a communications-related role.
• Previous experience in communications, design, photography, audio, or video content creation and editing.
• Experience in managing different social media platforms.
• Ability to contribute to a small, proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as required.
• Previous experience in professional writing for progress reports.
• Experience working in similar role in MSMEs development sphere will be strong advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team. 
• Capable in planning and problem solving.
• Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to write reports and follow-up execution of component activities.
• Ability to travel and conduct field work to support programme activities and implementation.
• Full Professional proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic are required.
• Excellent Computer skills (Microsoft Office and other online applications).

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] no later than October 10, 2024, indicating the position title in the subject of the email.

Global Communities positively welcomes and seeks applications from all sections of society.  We are committed to a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone and offers equal opportunity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.