Promotion & Communication Expert
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Promotion & Communication Expert
GFA Consulting Group has a sound track record of providing effective solutions to the challenges in the global consulting market. Based in Hamburg, the company has implemented complex studies and projects in over 130 countries since 1982. Leading development agencies, ministries and public clients have entrusted GFA with helping them manage projects financed through bilateral and multilateral funds. Working in cooperation with stakeholders in government, the private sector, NGOs and citizens’ groups, GFA balances innovation and reliability to meet local needs.
GFA has been commissioned by the German government through Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to implement the More Job Opportunities for Palestinian Youth project through Dual Studies at Al Quds University. The University launched three Dual Studies courses: Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Business Administration. The promotion & communication expert will help support the program team at Al Quds University in East Jerusalem in promoting the programs all over the West Bank and Jerusalem. We are looking for a qualified candidate to fulfil one-year contract position of “Promotion & Communication Expert”.
Job Summary
The Expert is responsible for developing and coordinating marketing plans, publications, promotion materials, and social media as well as writing journalistic texts for announcements, press releases and online media.
Main Responsibilities
-Develop, manage, and execute marketing plans for the Dual Studies, including advertising and promotion.
-Market and coordinate events and meetings.
-Develop journalistic texts and edit press releases and other publications.
-Manage social marketing and promotion campaigns.
-Coordinate, develop and produce internal and external publications, promotion materials; including web-based and social media.
-Edit, proofread, and design texts and visual information for publications as needed.
-Manage and develop the content of the project’s website and Facebook page and update online media related to news and events.
-Work with the different university departments to create an identity and promote the Dual Studies.
-Review and select service providers for social marketing, advertising and production of promotional materials.
-Evaluate promotion efforts for effectiveness.
-Manage promotion budget as required.
-Research marketing and promotion strategies and recommend changes in methods and materials, including social media tools, sites, and applications.
-Train and supervise staff as assigned.
-Prepare presentations and visits to schools in the West Bank and Jerusalem to promote the Dual Studies for future students.
-Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, media or any other related field (Master's Degree is a plus).
-A minimum of three years of relevant experience.
-Excellent journalistic writing skills in Arabic and English.
-Strongly service-focussed, friendly personality, well organized and highly motivated.
-Fluent in English (oral and written), German would be a plus.
-Excellent computer and media skills, MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.)
-Excellent social and communication skills.
-Work experience in (higher) education sector would be an asset.
-Ability to manage the Dual Studies website and Facebook page.
-Ability to travel and visit schools all over the West Bank and Jerusalem.
-Ability to work under stressful conditions, prove self-initiative, flexible and able to work with people of different backgrounds.
Assignment
Starting as soon as possible, no later than 1st of Nov, 2015 on a 12-month contract.
GFA is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skills enhancement.
Duty Station: Al-Quds University, Abu Dis
Working Language:English, Arabic
Type of Position:Full time (40 hours per week)
Deadline for application:Thursday 15th of Oct, 2015
Application
لتصلك اخر برامج التشغيل والوظائف في الضفة الغربية على جوالك وبدون رسوم ارسل حرف ض للرقم 37953
Please send your CV and a cover letter to
no later than 15th of Oct, 2015
Please make sure to mention the position specification in the subject. You may be asked to sit for a written test
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted
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