Communications Officer

External Communications

• Ensure effective communication in order to maintain a good image for the organization and build the organization influence, in line with INITIATE’s communication strategy.
• Support Project Managers in developing and implementing project-specific Communications Strategies, in line with donors’ guidelines and requirements. 
• Facilitate relevant visits of international journalists, National Office Media & Comms and other interested parties and co-ordinate their activities with the Program Managers.

Internal Communications 

• Advise management on various, creative, diversified and effective channels to communicate to external audiences.
• Assist in the formulation and implementation of Country Communications Strategy.
• Assist in drafting press releases, press advisory messages and press packets in English and Arabic for journalists.
• Develop content for INITIATE’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media platforms as relevant, to ensure regular influencing messages are being uploaded and audiences are constantly engaged.
• Respond on timely basis to online queries
• Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization's activities.
• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the organization, and coordinate publicity events as required.
• Cover Field visits, write human interest stories and success stories, pitch stories ideas for the field staff.
• Edit, proofread and write photo storied, human interest stories and success stories.
• Organize field visits; support the preparation of visibility material/activities as required.
• Maintain records of media coverage
• Proficiency in using all social media platforms
• Carry out administrative tasks as agreed upon, preparing contracts, purchase requests, purchase vouchers, review bills and other tasks.
• Provide logistical assistance to the project’s activities, mainly in the preparation of the launching events and Media Campaign, education and local level related activities.

Visibility and branding

• • Ensure the correct use of all the branding elements in all the external communications materials and public events, including logos and layouts.
  • Assist in Producing targeted and quality communications and visibility materials such as best practices, success stories, case studies, brochures, posters, videos, photos, etc.
  • Assist in Establishing, and maintaining strategic partnership with media and public relations partners in order to boost Plan’s image, profile and visibility in the Country.

Requirements

• • Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, or related field.
  • Minimum of 2-5 years' relevant experience in a communications role.
  • Knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign/Photoshop) is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.
  • Understand the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram etc
  • Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content
  • Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team
  • Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts
  • Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction