Communications Officer

Knowledge and Skills   Familiarity with web-based portals and content-management systems, FTP clients and databases. Understanding of World Vision and other NGO standards Photography and/or videography skills Strong ability to write, edit, and speak English and Arabic languages Strong computer literacy, including ability to work with Microsoft Office and web-based software, Cross-cultural sensitivity and understanding of social and political environment. Ability to work with minimal direction, with team members as well as alone. Ability to cope with working in a dynamic and changing environment. Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context. Familiarity with use of      social media for communications purposes  Experience  Two years experience working in journalism, photography or media production and communications or a related field. Previous experience writing, editing and/or publishing articles and taking photos.   Work Environment   Position requires in-country travel for up to 50 per cent of working hours. Position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally. Position requires      willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation,      including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.      Also requires willingness to undergo World Vision and external training on      how to respond to such emergencies, including first aid training.