Media and Communication Officer

مركز المراة للارشاد القانوني والاجتماعي
Women’s Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling The Women’s Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling (WCLAC) was established in
1991 as a Palestinian independent non-governmental non-profit organization with the aim
of contributing to the building of a democratic Palestinian society based on principles of
equality and social justice between men and women. WCLAC is seeking to fill the position
of Media and Communication Officer, based in Ramallah.
Primary Functions:
• Develop, implement, and oversee all communication and media relations strategy that publicizes the work of the Centre, creates recognition and, secondarily, through these processes raise awareness about women’s issues and women’s rights and human rights;
• Build and strengthen relationships with individuals, groups, communities, organizations, etc., to build base of support for Centre;
• Promote the vision and mission of WCLAC as a feminist women’s and human rights organization and model its core values, its Code of Ethics, and general principles of feminist leadership.
Primary Responsibilities :
• Manage and implement all relevant aspects of the Centre’s media and outreach strategy
• Formulate a calendar and annual plan for media and outreach activities
• Implement press events and seek quality media coverage.
• Write two Centre newsletters per year
• Write press releases, briefs and background materials for press (briefs) as needed
• Maintain and regularly update Arabic and English language website including gathering
materials, editing translated materials, and interfacing and following-up with web consultant
• Keep current of and collect news of all WCLAC’s Units
• Receive visitors to Centre and provide information about WCLAC as requested
• Attend WCLAC and public workshops and events as needed and according to priorities
• Keep current of all relevant news and developments in Palestine, the region, and globally
• Other responsibilities and duties as required
Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism; native Arabic language and fluent English; At least five years direct or related work experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of
fundamental public relations, communication and media strategies and methods; proven
research skills; basic computing skills.
Professional Qualities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including listening and empathy; personable and extroverted
Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their CVs along with a cover
letter by Email: [email protected] or by Fax : 02-2956146/7/8. Deadline for applications
is 10.05.2009. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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