Media Expert

Chemonics International seeks Media Expert for its USAID-funded Palestinian Justice Enhance-ment Program (PJEP) that works to strengthen justice institutions and the rule of law in the Palestinian territories.

The Media Expert will be embedded in the High Judicial Coundl to manage the Judicial Media Center, work on implementing the activities and programs that boost the confidence among the Palestinian public in the judicial system, and build the capacity of HJC in media and communications matters

Duration: 6 months

Responsibilities Include:
-Supervise the Production of newsletters, video news releases, and Documentary films.
-Develop strong relationships with local and international media networks and outlets.
-Strengthen the role of the Judicial Media Center in the Judicial Authority.
-Strengthen/reinforce the media coverage of the HJC and courts activities.
-Document and report the activities of the High Judicial council.
-Promote the HJC work and achievements in the Palestinian society.
-Manage the daily activities in the media center in coordination with different justice sector institutions.
-Create, develop, edit, and manage the content of the HJC website.
-Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with different local institutions and relevant NGOS
-Organize and manage media coverage of HJC events and activities.
-Act as spokes person as requested by HJC
-Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education, Qualifications, and/or Equivalent Experience:
-Minimum of BA degree in public relations, journalism, media or communications, or any other relevant field.
-Minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant field.
-Good familiarity with digital video camera-work.
-Good command of video and audio editing software (FinalCutpro, Adobe Premiere, Ado-be Sound booth)
-Strong Arabic skills. Strong command of English is preferred.
-Excellent computer skills.
-Excellent media writings skills.
-Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
-Previous work on USAID or other donor-funded projects is highly preferred.
-Previous experience with justice and rule of law sectors is an asset.

Interested applicants please send curriculum vitae (resume) to [email protected] with the position title in the subject line, by October 11, 2012 Application packages will be considered on a rolling basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview