Communication Officer

POSITION NEEDED:

Under the direct supervision of the Field Manager, the Communication Officer will be responsible to prepare effective awareness campaign on prevention measure against the spreading of COVID-19. 

The successful candidate will be based in Gaza, travelling frequently within project areas.

The Communication Officer reports directly to Field Manager and the Country Coordinator.

·         Maintain ongoing communication with the local team to involve them in the communication actions.

·         Elaboration of Communication outputs.

·         Support the local team in collecting adequate and reliable data.

·         Elaborate factsheets highlighting communication messages.

·         Participate in joint initiatives and coordination groups such as AIDA Advocacy Working Group, UN Clusters, or any other relevant partner.

·         Propose communication activities in media/social media to support advocacy actions.

·         To respect MdM-S ethics, principles and regulations as well as the dignity of the beneficiaries.

·         To contribute to the achievement of the MdM-S policy in terms of equity and gender equality and protection of the human rights.

·         Strict compliance with the safety protocols established by Médicos del Mundo.

·         To respect each team member’s position and hierarchical links.

·         To avoid any kind of violent behaviors and aggressiveness at the workplace, it doesn´t matter if it is referred to a colleague or an object.

·         To work as part of a team and participate in different activities.

·         Show a positive attitude and motivation at work.

·         Willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating in capacity building activities.

·         Ability to accept feedback and willingness to improve own capacities.

·         Contribute to generate a positive work environment.

·         Respect and contribute to the achievement of MdM-S schedules.

·         To contribute to the cleanness and tidiness of the workplace.

·         To report any breach of the MdM-S Code of Conduct or this behavior regulation to the Field Coordinator or the General Coordinator.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Academic: Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent. A post-secondary certificate in the related functions area is desirable.

·         Skills in graphic design, video, photo editing, and web development applications.

 

Language requirements: Fluent English and Arabic (written and spoken).

Computer requirements: Office Package.

·         Experience in a humanitarian organization

·         Experience in a humanitarian context

·         Experience in public speaking and in negotiations with partners and authorities

 

·         Excellent analytical skills, especially for complex political/humanitarian context;

·         Excellent communication and writing skills

·         Excellent management of the Windows environment (Word, Excel...)

·         Strong organizational skills / Rigor / Ability to classify and to manage priorities

·         Capacity to take initiatives and propose innovative solutions

·         Knowledge of how to use policy, research, lobbying, public campaigning, media and digital work.

·         Ability to develop solid evidence-based arguments and recommendations

·         Ability to work under a minimum of supervision

·         Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives

·         Strong problem solving and organizational skills in day to day and crisis situations

·         Strong communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills with experience in managing a diverse team

·         Team spirit and networking skills

·         Strict compliance with the safety protocols established for the country and MdM mission

·         Alignment with principles and ethics of Medicos del Mundo

·         Identification with the lines of work, values and mission of Médicos del Mundo

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 Communication Officer-Gaza