Communications Officer

JOB TITLE: Communications Officer
PROGRAM: Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI)
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible
DUTY STATION: Jerusalem
WORKING ACTIVITIES (%): 60%
REPORTS TO: EAPPI Local Programme Coordinator
 
Overall tasks
-To coordinate EAPPI’s communications and relationships with the media and partners who make use of the program’s materials.
-To produce publications, case studies, photographs, and videos for the program, working creatively and flexibly with local churches; church related organizations; Israeli, Palestinian and international human rights organizations; Ecumenical Accompaniers (EAs); and EAPPI National Coordinators.
 
General
-Works closely with EAPPI’s Advocacy Officer and relevant WCC staff to develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy according to the advocacy objectives of the program
-Trains and supports EAs in their communications work during their time in the field.
-Supports day-to-day running of EAPPI as required by the Local Programme Coordinator, such as editing internal reports; communicating information about EAPPI to partner organizations and delegations; coordinating and promoting public events, etc.
-Stays highly informed about the situation in Israel and Palestine by reading EA logs, news media and reports by partner organizations.
 
Editorial
-Edits and commissions EAs’ articles for the EAPPI website, other websites, local media and EAPPI materials.
-Works with EAs to provide case studies and photographs as requested by partner organizations, the media and current and former EAs.
-Writes, produces and disseminates official EAPPI materials such as newsletters, factsheets, promotional materials and contextual reports.
-Develops and promotes usage of EAPPI’s photo bank.
 
Media
-Establishes and maintains relationships with international and local media contacts.
-Drafts and distributes press releases about imminent human rights violations.
-Organizes press trips and conferences to ensure media coverage for vulnerable communities.
-Manages EAPPI’s website and official social media [i.e. Facebook Group, Twitter Account, YouTube Channel and Wordpress Blog].
-Monitors and reports on EAs’ individual blogs, and external media coverage of the program.
 
Internal Communications
-Works with the WCC Public Information Team, Publications and Research Team, the EAPPI International Coordination and P3 Team.
 
Skills sought
-Advanced university degree or equivalent professional qualification, with at least two years experience in organizational communications, information-based work, or journalism.
-Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of additional languages, especially Arabic and Hebrew, is an advantage.
-Experience in proofreading and editing institutional communication documents for public dissemination.
-Working experience in various web-publishing tools (i.e. Adobe InDesign, Premiere, Photoshop, etc.) and a demonstrated talent in photography and videography.
-Fully computer literate – skilled and confident user of office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail and calendar applications. Familiarity with relevant information technology, including website content management experience.
-Ability to analyze complex information from different sources and to synthesize this information into coherent briefs and communication documents.
-Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision.
-Flexibility, creativity and effectiveness in working collaboratively in a multicultural team.
-Ability to deal with discretion on sensitive issues and to respond positively to challenges.
-Commitment to WCC's and EAPPI's vision, mission and objectives.
 
Deadline for applications: April 26, 2013

Full applications (CV, motivation letter, work certificates, writing samples, and copies of diplomas) are to be sent to:

[email protected]

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