Field Communications Officer

Employment Opportunity in Jerusalem

Medecins Sans Frontieres “Doctors Without Borders” is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

MSF-France is currently seeking to hire FIELD COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

in Jerusalem

Workplace: MSF-France office in Al-Farabi Street 4, Shufat Jerusalem

Type of contract: Fixed term contract 3 months – with possibility of Extension

Wished start date:  As soon as possible

Contributing to the implementation of operational communication strategy in the mission according to MSF standards. Aiming at building MSF visibility, acceptance and leverage inside the country. Focusing on media alert, local media management and content diffusion.

Accountabilities

a) Media Management

•       Under the supervision of the Field Communications Manager (FCM), the FCO establishes and maintains regular relations with key local media contacts (journalists, bloggers, photographers, and cameramen).

•       He/ she will handle local media requests and contact local media proactively to pitch MSF.

•       He/she organizes events for local media (Press conference, Press briefing…). The FCO may act as a spokesperson for local media, particularly in local languages not spoken by members of the field coordination team.

b) Media Alert

•       The FCO monitors local media and flags significant articles, trends, news or reports of importance for MSF or on the context to Head(s) of Mission and Field Communications Manager (FCM).

•       He/she produces strategic reports on the local media landscape (key media, audience numbers, political affiliation, ownership, freedom of speech, use of social media) and regularly reports on new developments.

•       He/she provides guidance on how to deal with local media at time of crisis.

c) Content Diffusion

•       The FC actively diffuses MSF content in the country in local languages and among local media. If judged applicable, he/ she uses social media (twitter, blogs, Facebook....) to promote this content. 

d) Content Production

•       The FCO supervises the production of local communication tools and products (leaflets, brochures, posters, radio spots, articles, photos, videos) according to local strategy and budget.

•       In particular, he/she will help identify the right communications tools and will adapt/translate communications materials to targeted local audiences.

e) Internal Communication

•       The FCO will help in promoting MSF external communications principles and material towards the national staff (Why does MSF communicate, what does MSF communicate about, how does MSF communicates) although it is his not his/her prime responsibilities.

•       He/ she will sensitize national staff about potential external communications risks.

•       If need be he/ she can edit the production of internal communication tools (newsletter, etc.) under the supervision of the FCO.

•       When applicable the FCO will provide communication training for other staff.

f) Reporting

•       The FCO will participate in communication data-collection and reporting as required

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

As the position is intersectional, meaning that the FCO will be working with a variety of teams and interlocutors. Demonstrated ability to work as a team will be required.

This position is focusing on media and social media monitoring, as well as content production and diffusion, mostly:

a) Media and social media monitoring

•       The FCO monitors local media and social media, and flags MSF mentions and significant articles, trends, news or reports of importance for MSF or on the context to Head(s) of Mission and Field Communications Manager (FCM).

•       He/she produces strategic reports on the local media landscape and social media trends (key media, audience numbers, political affiliation, ownership, freedom of speech, use of social media) and regularly reports on new developments.

•       Under the supervision of the FCM, the FCO establishes and maintains regular relations with key local media contacts (journalists, bloggers, photographers, and cameramen), handle local media requests and organizes events for local media when necessary (press conference, press briefing…).

b) Content Production and diffusion

•       He/she is producing, editing, and curating content for publishing on MSF platforms, including social media.

•       In particular, he/she adapts/translates communications materials to targeted local audiences and helps identify the right communications tools to disseminate information and production.

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Education

Essential: degree in Journalism, Communications, Audio-visual or related university degree.

Experience

Essential: previous working experience of at least two years in communications,
journalism or public relations in the country.

Essential: previous working experience in producing audio-visual material.

Desirable: Previous experience working for local or international organization.

                 Previous experience in managing social media platforms is an asset.

Languages             

Proficiency in mission language(s) essential (mostly English).  Excellent command of local languages in the mission country.

Knowledge

Excellent writing skills in Arabic and English

Thorough knowledge of traditional media and good understanding of social
media

Good knowledge in producing content/managing social media channels.

Good networking and media relations skills

Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet),

Knowledge of graphic design and video editing is an asset.

Outgoing personality, good balance between initiative and working in a team.

Availability to visit MSF projects in the OPT when security allows

Understanding of and commitment to the Médecins Sans Frontières Charter

4-months contract with the possibility of extension 

To apply, please send your application (CV, cover letter) to

[email protected]

Deadline for submitting applications: Saturday December 16 ,2023