Ramallah Communication Officer

Save the Children Sweden (SCS), active in the occupied Palestinian territory since 1997, works to ensure children’s rights to education and protection. SC vision’s is a world in which all children’s rights are fulfilled – a world that respects and values each child, a world where all children participate and have influence, a world where all children have hope and opportunity.
Save the Children Sweden is seeking to hire qualified people for the
following position:

Duty station:  Ramallah office
Duration: 12 months, local contract, with possible

She/he will contribute to the enhancement of the impact of SCS’ program in oPt, to promote the Rights of the Child in accordance with United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child through co-operation with local organizations, institutions, authorities and international organizations. Further, to strengthen internal communications, strengthen partner organizations´ competence and capacity in communications, and contribute to SCS as a strong child rights organization.

Main responsibilities:
1-Contribute to the long-term strategic communication planning of SCS’ program
2-Ensure that the communications activities actively support the work of SCS in oPt in a way that it contributes to achieving the overall objectives and to the effectiveness of the program work
3-Set up and implement communication and visibility plans
4-Draft press releases and other media materials and liaise with the media
5-Support fundraising and reporting efforts with relevant background information and
documentation
5-Coordinate, assist and participate in SC Alliance joint advocacy efforts and in the SCS MENA regional team work on the communications and advocacy component.

Required qualifications:
-Relevant university degree
-Working experience in advocacy or information/communications
-Excellent command of the English and Arabic Languages (Spoken and Written)
-Experience with the media a plus
-Ability to manage different and multiple tasks and to deliver in a short period of time
-Ability to work in a team, both as leader and participant.

To apply:
Kindly send a CV and a letter of intent to [email protected] no later than 3 July 2009, clearly marked with Ramallah Communication Officer. Short-listed candidates will be contacted only.