Promotion & Communication Expert

Promotion& Communication Expert

GFA Consulting Group has a sound track record of providing effective solutions to the challenges in the global consulting market. Based in Hamburg, the company has implemented complex studies and projects in over 130 countries since 1982. Leading development agencies, ministries and public clients have entrusted GFA with helping them manage projects financed through bilateral and multilateral funds. Working in cooperation with stakeholders in government, the private sector, NGOs and citizens’ groups, GFA balances innovation and reliability to meet local needs.
GFA has been commissioned by the German government through Deutsche Gesellschaftfür Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to implement the More Job Opportunities for Palestinian Youthprojectthrough Dual Studies at Al Quds University. The University launched three Dual Studies courses: Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Business Administration. The promotion & communication expert will help support the program team at Al Quds University in East Jerusalem in promoting the programs all over the West Bank and Jerusalem. We are looking for a qualified candidate to fulfil six months contract (with possible extension) position of “Promotion & Communication Expert”.

Job Summary

The Expert is responsible for developing and coordinating marketing plans, publications, promotion materials and social media as well as writing journalistic texts for announcements, press releases and online media.

Main Responsibilities

-Develop, manage, and execute marketing plans for the Dual Studies, including advertising and promotion.
-Market and coordinate events and meetings.
-Develop journalistic texts and edit press releases and other publications.
-Manage social marketing and promotion campaigns.
-Coordinate, develop and produce internal and external publications, promotion materials; including web-based and social media.
-Edit, proofread and design texts and visual information for publications as needed.
-Manage and develop the content of the project’s website and Facebook page as well as update online media related to news and events.
-Work with the different Al Quds University departments to create an identity and promote the Dual Studies.
-Review and select service providers for social marketing, advertising and production of promotional materials.
-Evaluate promotion efforts for effectiveness.
-Manage promotion budget as required.
-Research marketing and promotion strategies and recommend changes in methods and materials, including social media tools, sites, and applications.
-Train and supervise staff as assigned.
-Prepare presentations and visits to schools in the West Bank and Jerusalem to promote the Dual Studies for future students.
-Write monthly progress reports.
-Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, media or any other related field  (Master's Degree is a plus).
-Mminimum three years of relevant experience.
-Excellent journalistic writing skills in Arabic and English.
-Strongly service-focussed, friendly personality, well organized and highly motivated.
-Fluent in English (oral and written), German would be a plus.
-Excellent computer and media skills, MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.)
-Excellent social and communication skills.
-Work experience in (higher) education sector would be an asset.
-Ability to manage the Dual Studieswebsite and Facebook page.
-Ability to travel and visit schools all over the West Bank and Jerusalem.
-Ability to work under stressful conditions, prove self-initiative, flexibility and ability to work with people from different backgrounds.


Assignment

Starting as soon as possible, no later than 1st of August, 2016 on a 6-month contract (with possible extension).
GFA is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skills enhancement.

Duty Station: Al-Quds University, Abu Dis
Working Language: English, Arabic
Type of Position: Full time (40 hours per week)
Deadline for application: Friday1stofJuly, 2016

Application

Please send your CV and a cover letter to

[email protected]

no later than 1stofJuly, 2016.

Please make sure to mention the position specification in the subject. You may be asked to sit for a written test. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information about the Dual Studies please visit our following website: http://www.ds.alquds.edu/

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