Communication and Public Relations Officer

American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA), a Development Assistance and Humanitarian Aid Organization working in Palestine since 1968, is announcing to fill the following new vacancies under the Emergency Water and Sanitation and Other Infrastructure Program (EWAS II) funded by the United States Agency for Development (USAID).
ANERA has a Job Opening for:
 

to be based in ANERA’s Jerusalem Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:
General Duties:
- Develops a comprehensive communications strategy for the project with USAID, line ministries and local communities
-Develops a plan for dissemination, and works with, information outlets such as media organizations
- Develops communications program to support all project components and integrates communications activities into annual work plans
-Designs and implements communications campaigns to support specific project components and/or partner agencies programs
-Maintains primary contact with the media and communications production houses; organizes press conferences, workshops for media representatives, and media events in conjunction with project beneficiaries
-Oversees audience research & knowledge, attitude & practice studies

Specific Duties:
-Creative development, writing and distribution of Emergency Water and Sanitation (EWAS) and Other Infrastructure Program’s accomplishments
-Prepares case studies on selected projects to be used for demonstrating successes and lessons learned

Other Duties:
-Participates in development of annual work plans
-Participates in development of the communication, marking and branding plan
-Completes any other tasks as assigned by the Chief of Party

Educational Background and Work Experience Requirements:
Essential:
-Fluency in English language, English Mother tongue is preferable
-University degree in a relevant field of study
-Minimum 4 -5 years working experience preferably with USAID-funded projects
-Demonstrated previous experience in project reporting and public relations preferably within an NGO structure
-Ability to work independently with minimal guidance as well as within team
-Strong organizational, communication and writing skills. Ability to handle multi-task activities, work under pressure and keep deadlines
-Full knowledge in Computer programs especially proficient in Microsoft Windows package including PowerPoint
-Possession of a driver’s license

Desired:
-Demonstrated ability and interest in photography
-Ability to use Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Light Room
-Ability to travel to Gaza

Application instructions
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV, covering letter with references and samples of previous/current work output to ANERA’s Jerusalem Office, no later than Sunday November 1, 2009, ONLY by e-mail to: [email protected]
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ANERA is an equal opportunity employer and provides a smoke-free work environment.