Communications Assistant

The British Consulate General in Jerusalem has a vacancy for a full time Communications Assistant who will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the Consulate’s digital communications activities and assisting the Communications Manager in carrying out public diplomacy campaigns.

POSITION: Communications Assistant
Location: Jerusalem
Contract: Full Time, Permanent


The British Consulate General in Jerusalem is seeking an individual for the position of Communications Assistant.

Purpose of the job:
Implementing all aspects of the Consulate’s digital communications activities and assisting the Communications Manager in carrying out public diplomacy campaigns.

Duties and responsibilities:
-Ensure that all BCG activities are fully and timely disseminated through the Consulate’s digital platforms, while promoting and maintaining the Consulate’s Facebook page with fresh, lively and interactive content on a daily basis.
-Assist in carrying out digital campaigns to achieve the consulate and wider FCO objectives and report to the Communications Manager on feedback and participation for evaluation purposes.
-Translate web stories from English to Arabic (or vice versa) and ensure that content is featured equally on English and Arabic websites.
-Take photographs and record videos of events and visits throughout the West Bank for use on the website and the Consulate’s social media channels.
-Contribute to the successful delivery of consulate-wide public diplomacy projects which correspond to BCG’s local communications strategy.


Skills Required: Essential:
-Good Communication in English and Arabic – oral and written.
-Excellent editorial skills with a sound understanding of writing for the web and
engaging online audiences.
-Experience in digital campaigns.
-Good knowledge of social media trends and basic web publishing skills
-Excellent IT skills especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Outlook)

Desirable:
-Good photography skills.
-Good knowledge in design and image-editing software.
-Good knowledge in video editing software
-Knowledge of digital trends, particularly of Palestinian internet landscape.



Key Competences Required for the Job:
- Making Effective Decisions - Effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice. It means showing clarity of thought, setting priorities, analysing and using evidence to evaluate options before arriving at well reasoned justifiable decisions.

-Collaborating and Partnering - People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation to help get business done. It requires working collaboratively, sharing information and building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions.
-Seeing the Big Picture - seeing the big picture is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs.
-Leading & Communicating - Effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. It’s about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens.

Eligibility:
The successful candidate should hold or must be able to secure a local work permit.

To Apply:
Interested applicants should forward the following documents to:
 

[email protected]

Please add the following under the subject of your e-mail: Communications Assistant - [applicant’s name].
(a) Cover letter stating why they feel they have the necessary skills to perform well in the position.
(b) A typed CV of no more than three pages.
(c) Completed Application Form which can be found at

https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-consulate-general- jerusalem/about/recruitment
The above should be submitted in a doc (word) file format, MS Office 1997 – 2003.


The closing date for applications is 30 September 2015.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Due to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for assessment will be contacted.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.

The British Consulate General is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staffs recruited locally by the British Consulate General are subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local employment law.

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