Media & Communications Assistant

Media & Communications Assistant – Internship

The Palestinian Association for Empowerment and Local Development - REFORM

Established by a group of young social activists in 2012, REFORM is an independent, secular, non-partisan Palestinian NGO that strives for a society where everyone has the capacity to participate effectively, individual and collective rights are respected, and pluralism is ensured in an independent Palestinian state. REFORM adopts a strategy of sustainably empowering marginalized groups, including youth and women from hard-to-reach communities in particular, through establishing safe acting platforms, encouraging community-led development processes and shaping a more inclusive governing system that is responsive to people's needs.

Main tasks and Responsibilities:

Assist the Communications Department in the following tasks:

• Explore funding opportunities and update contact database.
• Follow up with partners through phone calls and emails.
• Update social media and the website on a daily basis.
• Assist in the design of publications (brochures, annual reports, booklets, etc.)
• Assist in the translation of news articles, invitations and other published materials from Arabic to English and vise versa.
• Assist in translation (written) of any requested communications documents.

** Added Value: Ability to assist in developing proposals and concept notes as well as knowledge in web design.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English
• Advanced use of social media sites including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
• Ability to provide quality translations from Arabic to English, without losing content.
• Experience using PowerPoint and Microsoft Publisher.
• Command of written and spoken Arabic is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, translation, media or a related field is an asset.

Interested candidates, please send your CV and cover letter (in English) to [email protected]  no later than 4:00 PM on 15.11.2018.

Please indicate the position title as “Media and Communications Assistant Intern" in the email subject line.

CVs with photos or any other distinctive signs will not be considered.