Communication officer

PREMIERE URGENCE - AIDE MEDICALE INTERNATIONAL (PU-AMI) is an international apolitical and non-religious non for profit organization intervening in more than 20 countries around the world to help people to survive and rebuild their lives. Première Urgenceand Aide Médicale Internationale merged in 2011 to offera better range of lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to communitiesaffected or forced to flee from war or disaster.
BACKGROUND:Since 1967, occupation and political stagnation have directly affected the socio-economic situation of the Palestinian population in the West Bank. The movement restrictions policy is severely limiting Palestinians’ access to essential services and markets, and leading to serious and negative impact upon all aspects of their lives, and mainly their livelihoods. As a result, the 3 years-long PU-AMI’s humanitarian and development strategy (2013-2015) is directly related to the lack of respect of the Human Rights and the International Humanitarian Law by Israel as occupying power and combined several sectors to prevent the loss of livelihoods and prevent displacements as a consequence of protection threats, lack of services (Health, Education, WASH), and lack of access to agricultural lands or job opportunities. PU-AMI operates in six districts of the Northern West Bank (Qalqiliya, Tulkarem, Salfit, Nablus, Tubas, and North Ramallah) with programming in protection, livelihoods, water and sanitation, women economic empowerment and gender-based violence.
SCOPE OF WORK:Under, the supervision of the Deputy Head of Mission, the Communication officer will be in charge to implement communication activities in the framework of 2 programs funded by the European Union.
TEAM: Member of the PU-AMI Quality department composed of 7 members (1 Selection & Assessment officer; 2 Monitoring & Evaluation officers; 1 IT/GIS Manager; 1 Awareness / Communication officer) under the supervision of the Deputy Head of Mission,

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1-Design of communication plan & media campaign
-(S)he will be in charge to design a Communication plan in collaboration with PU-AMI local partner, Women for Life, for the PU-AMI 3-years project funded by the European Union
-(S)he will be in charge to design a 22-months media campaign, in collaboration with PU-AMI local partner, Women for Life, focused on Women socio-economic participation at regional and local levels, including different tools such as TV, radio spots and billboards in Salfit & Qalqilya districts.
 
2-Design & production of statements and reports in English/Arabic/French
-(S)he will be in charge to write statements/reports to be sent to media / donors in order to inform them related to a specific event organized by PU-AMI (i.e. Summer camp; Cloture ceremony etc.).
-(S)he will be in charge to produce one photo book in Arabic, English and French in collaboration with PU-AMI local partner, Women for life. The purpose of this photos book will be to highlight the journey of some women who partook in the program and their personal achievements as a result of the action.
-(S)he will be in charge to write some success stories in close collaboration with the WB Monitoring & Evaluation officer
-On a occasionally basis, (S)he will could be also involved to support to the Awareness officer in the design of specific brochures
-(S)he will be in charge to write some blog notes for the PU-AMI websites
-At the internal level, (s)he could support the Deputy Head of Mission for the production minutes of weekly and coordination meetings
 
3-PU-AMI representative contact with local, regional & national media in WB
-(S)he will be in charge to constitute a database with contacts of local, national & international media (TV, Radio, Press)
-(S)he will be in charge to build sustainable relationships with media in WB
-(S)he will be in charge to make sure that media will cover specific activities implemented by PU-AMI such as Summer camp; distribution of uniforms to children etc.
 
4-Organization of Communication events
-(S)he will support the Operational & Quality departments in the preparation of conferences; Cloture ceremony; and any other events
 
5-Supervising the production of visibility tools
-(S)he will be in charge to prepare / support the operational team & other members of the quality department for any visibility tools to be produced in the framework of the projects implemented by PU-AMI such as announcements posters; banner; agricultural guidelines; calendars (etc.).
-(S)he will be in charge to take pictures during the activities implementation and to constitute a pictures database

REQUIREMENTS:
1-Education
-University degree in English and/or Public relations or any other related field
2-Experience
- At least 2 years previous experience in communication and/or reporting field
 
3-Skills & abilities
-Fluency in Arabic and English.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills in Arabic, English and French appreciated
-Excellent computer skills, including Graphic & Photo software
-Excellent capacity to speak in front of media (TV, radio)
-Strong and proven capacity in diplomatically working among an integrated multi-cultural project team
-Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
-Flexibility, adaptability, culturally sensitivity, sense of humor
-Knowledge about NGO work
-Clean Driving license & ability to move round through all WB & Jerusalem

PU-AMI provides a work environment that reflects the values of integrity, diversity and gender equality. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented cultural or social groups.
PU-AMI is caring to offer a remuneration and benefits package commensurate to the Palestinian labor market. Salary range from 1000 US$ to 1300 US$ according to the experience.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit a cover letter and a detailed resume including a salary history, 2 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after a second interview). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Send your application to:[email protected]. The email subject line should include the following: Communication officer. The closing date is: June 30, 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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