World Vision/Communications Officer

JOB OPPORTUNITY                                                                        WORLD VISION

World Vision is an international Christian humanitarian aid agency working with the most marginalized and poor communities of the world.

 The successful candidate will:

Participate in developing a communications strategy for WV JWG

Plan and produce feature stories,news articles,publicity materials,press releases,photographs,and videos

Assure that photo,story and information assignments are properly processes through the WV systems and databases.

Assist in rapid response communication in times of crises

      Bachelor degree in communications,Journalism,Linguistics,Public Relations,Development Science or a related field .

      Minimum 2 years' related experience.

      Excellent written and verbal skills (English and Arabic).Hebrew is desirable.

      Experience in producing written materials for media purposes.

      Understanding of the geopolitical ,economic and social issues in the region.

      Knowledge of various communications software including image manipulation and word processing.

      Committed to achieving quality results and service.

      Effective skills in communication of information and ideas.

      Self motivated,a team player with good time management skills.

      Good interpersonal and cross-cultural communications skills.

      Knowledge of photography required and Photo shop is preferred.

      Journalistic background is an asset.

      Valid driver's license for travel between Jerusalem and West Bank.

      Position is based in Jerusalem.

      Integrity and strong identification with World Vision's Core Values.

Please send resume and cover letter to HR & Administration Manager by 3 February 2009, Email: [email protected] (indicate Communications Officer in the subject line)

We thank all applicants for their interest ,but regret that only short –listed candidates will be contacted.

All applications will be treated in confidence.

World Vision is committed to the protection of children and doesn’t employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.

Note :this is a readvertisement . Applications previously submitted need not be resent.

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