Media and Communication Officer

Islamic Relief (IR) is a humanitarian NGO working in Palestine since 1998. Islamic Relief helps the needy people without regard to creed, race, gender, or ethnicity. It works on achieving economic and social welfare through its joint development and emergency programmes with the local community. Islamic Relief announces the following vacancies for its offices in West Bank.

Title: Media and Communication Officer
Ref: MCO/WB/37/2010
Duration: One year (Full Time)
Location: Ramallah

Main Duties:
-managing, publishing, Translating texts related to media, PR, reports
-Assisting in planning, preparing and briefing press conferences, campaigns, visits and other media related events.
-Contacting journalists and other media actors in order to gain coverage for IRP’s campaigns, projects and other key news areas
-preparing, producing and editing printed and online publications
including, newsletters, promotional materials, brochures, fact sheets and annual reports;
-Prepare the main annual report including the achievements of all projects

Candidates must possess the following competencies:
-A university degree, Preferably in Media and communication.
-Minimum 3 years experience in Media, communication, press and public relation. preferably in international NGOs

General Skills required for the first and third posts :
-English language skills (speaking and writing).
-Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
-Interpersonal skills and good communication skills.
-High report writing skills. And ability to prepare work plan.
-Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet
-Ability and willingness to travel within West Bank districts.

Interested applicants should get a copy of Islamic Relief Job Application Form available on the link:
Application Form Applications must be completed and returned to [email protected] by Saturday 04 December
2010.
CVs are not accepted as an application but can be attached with the application.
Only candidates possessing relevant experience will be short listed.