Communication officer

Islamic Relief is a humanitarian NGO operating in Palestine in the fields of emergency relief and long-term development. Islamic Relief announces the following vacancy for its office in Gaza.

Title: Communication officer
Ref: M-02-2010
Location: Gaza Office
Duration: 10 months (full time) - Renewable

Main Responsibilities:
-Produce news and press releases related to IR, its events and projects
-Meet NGO representatives, "visitors and guests and informing them of IR work and activities.
-Work with Media & PR Coordinator to coordinate media relations efforts within broader goal of Media & PR Dept.
-Provide content in form of press releases and other mediums for IR website; Press Release, Print, Public Statement, etc...
-Collaborate with the Media & PR team on related projects such as newsletter annual report, and other mediums of information exchange.
-Maintain database and relationships with media contacts to inform them of IR projects, efforts, and other related

Candidates must posses the following competencies:
-A university degrea, Preferably in communication.
-A minimum of three years experience of working for an international NGO preferably in communication, . press and public relation.
-Fluency in English(writing  and  speaking)  is essential.
-Good understanding of spoken and written French is preferable.
-Excellent report writing skills
-Wide knowledge and experience in public relation & communications.
-Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet

Interesttd applicants should get a copy of the Islamic Relief Job Application Forms by clicking here
  Applications must be completed and returned to (listed below)
by Thursday, 11 March 2010.  CVs are not accepted as an application but can be attached with the
application
Only cantidates possessing relevant experience will be short listed for written exam.