Communication Officer and Translator

 Terre des hommes Foundation - Lausanne is a Swiss-based international non-governmental organisation dedicated to children assistance and protection. Tdh is looking for:

Job Title:Communication Officer and Translator
Work Base:Gaza Strip
Tdh Field Coordinator / Tdh Project Manager
Duration:5 months with possible extension

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication Plans
Assist Tdh Field Coordinator in developing communication objectives and communication plans
Assist Tdh Field Coordinator in identifying users, and deciding what to communicate to them and the best forms of communication to use
Deliver internal communication to ensure coherence across the Tdh team members
Assist Tdh staff to set up appointments with different stakeholders.

Publications and Materials
Assist Tdh Field Coordinator in arranging publicity for the organization through different outlets
Compose, edit, design, record, project produce publications such as leaflets and brochures
Assist Tdh social workers in writing articles and case-studies about the CDB project beneficiaries
Organize the publication of documents
Source and format images and articles
Create an inventory of all published documents related to the CDB project

Reporting
Assist the CDB Project Manager in the preparation and formal reporting requirements of project activities and actions, as required by project objectives.
Assist the CDB Project Manager in drafting and finalizing the required reports
Type meeting minutes, reports and workshop documents.

Events
Contribute to the planning of and arrangements for Tdh events, in particular regarding the design and production of materials
Represent Tdh at internal events as required.
Represent Tdh with professionalism, honesty and commitment.

Meetings
Participate in all CDB project meetings.
Participate in all Tdh staff meetings.
Attend external meetings as required and report to the line manager.

Translation and Editing
Ensure translation of texts, reports and any other Tdh official document on demand.
Ensure translation of texts, reports and any other document produced by Tdh partners on demand.
Support Tdh international and national staff through translation, if needed, during workshops and trainings.
Edit all the publication documents

Others

Perform any other duty that might be requested by Tdh Field Coordinator / Tdh Project Managers.

Attitudes
Integrate all tasks included in Tdh security plan.
Commit to respect the Tdh Child Protection Policy and principles of child protection, helping to ensure the best implementation possible of the Child Protection Policy in Gaza.
Commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Child Protection Policy.

 
Job requirements: Education, skills and experience
A university degree in English language, with at least 3 years experience in NGO work
Excellent writing and communication skills in both English and Arabic
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Computer proficiency including web


APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV, one page cover letter and three
references by e-mail to: [email protected]
Please note: incomplete files will not be considered. No application will be accepted if the email subject is not mentioned “Communication Officer and Translator” in the email subject line. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
In accordance with the Resolution No. 17, 2010 of the Gaza Ministry of Interior, applicants who have a running contract with PA will not be selected

Deadline: Sunday 21st, July 2013

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