Communication & Outreach Officer

Communication & Outreach Officer

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Develop FDCD Communication and Outreach Plan
• Plan, design and develop engaging and target specific communication and media materials such as videos, infographics, newsletters, project brochures, press releases and banners
• Coordinate, take into consideration and streamline the inputs and feedback of the project teams. 
• Contribute as copywriter and copyeditor
• Arrange all logistical operations with suppliers in coordination with the logistics department.
• Suggest clear engaging posts on social media based on a communication monthly plan
• Monitor trends in social media tools and grow web traffic for project social media pages and website by evaluating and adapting social media campaigns and strategies to reach desired outcomes
• Draft and edit written content for internal reporting and reporting to project stakeholders
• Create guidance and tools to implement communications and advocacy activities for the project partners
• Assist in organizing events, workshops, and meetings and develop related promotional materials, as well as documenting the events and activities
• Support in the creation and regular updates and content management of the website
• Assist with media monitoring about FDCD and/or topics of interest to FDCD
• Other duties as assigned by the line manager

Reporting:

Reports and assists the Coordination team and partners of the FDCD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing, communications, journalism or other relevant discipline
• Arabic and English fluency required, with demonstrated excellent professional-level writing and editing skills in both languages
• Minimum two years’ experience in communications with NGOs working in the humanitarian or development field
• Demonstrated creativity and documented immersion in social media
• Experience sourcing and managing content development and publishing
• Experience effectively communicating information and ideas in written and visual formats
• Proficiency in MS Office required with graphic design and photo/video experience preferred
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, interpersonal, communications, and teamwork skills
• Hardworking, energetic, willing to learn and contribute toward the FDCD project goals.
• An eye for detail and impeccable grammar
• Able to work with minimal direction and supervision, independent and self-sufficient.