Communications officer

 

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been working in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt) since 1973 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, Health, and Livelihoods throughout the West Bank and Gaza.

Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following vacancy:

Communications officer based in Ramallah office.

Main Responsibilities:
-Develop high-quality communications materials in English to reflect the situation of children in the oPt, for use in programme activities, fundraising and advocacy.
Ensure the quality of all communication material and awareness raising material produced and distributed by SCI for the projects; audio-visual and print.
-Gather and analyse information from a wide range of sources (UN, NGOs, media, internet, personal contacts, etc.) on the humanitarian situation in the oPt Provide written, verbal and photographic updates on the situation, as needed, to support media and advocacy work.
-Set up and implement a production and distribution plan of all awareness raising material that will be produced within the project activities.
-Responsible for drafting press releases, factsheets and position papers.
-Support programme and project staff in developing communications plans
-Edit donor reports, project proposals, field communications materials
-Support Programme Development and Quality Unit in developing communication materials,reports etc.
-Prepare communication materials for members
-Prepare presentations, basic lay-out and design, photography

Qualifications and Experience:
-Experienced in editing, writing,
-Commnications experience highly favored
-Fluency in English is a must
-Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Human Rights Studies, preferably in journalism/communications
-3 years (Familiar with the INGOs work)

Application Process:
Applications should be submitted by Thursday 23rd May 2013. The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered.


Application package should include the following:
-for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email
-Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information
-Resume (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)
-Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information)
-All applications should be sent to [email protected]

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.
 

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