UNWRA/Publications Editor

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Public Information Office (HQ) of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNWRA) in Jerusalem is currently receiving applications for the post of:

Publications Editor
The incumbent will be expected to:

1. Research and draft materials to support the Agency’s fundraising and advocacy efforts;
2. Conducts field visits for advocacy purposes.
3. Research, write and edit texts for UNRWA fundraising publications in coordination with the Department of External Relations, as for example the General Fund and various donor brochures;
4. Research, write and edit UNRWA information fact sheets and brochures for the UNRWA Media Kit for advocacy purposes;
5. Assist in the design, layout and branding of UNRWA publications, including the general funding appeals, emergency appeals, socio-economic reports, UNRWA sheets, maps, calendars, post cards and posters;
6. Develop and implement donor visibility campaigns;

Required Qualifications: BA degree or higher in Media and Communications; solid knowledge of the Middle East conflict; Arabic-English bi-lingual, excellent writing and editing skills in both Arabic and English; Computer skills.
Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of photo and design software such as Adobe Photoshop CS3, Quark, Illustrator; experience in producing printed materials, photography skills; knowledge of UNRWA and/or refugee affairs, experience with web-advertising and New Media Web 2.0. Interested applicants please submit applications by e-mail to: [email protected]. Or fax to: 02-5890274 Deadline for submissions is Friday, 20 February 2009.

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