Editor And Publications Coordinator

The MSF Regional Office in the UAE was founded in 1991. MSF UAE is a branch office and is part of the MSF Operational Centre Paris (OCP). it consists of 2 departments: 'Fundraising and Communications' and 'HR and Administration' and also acts as a regional support base for MSF logistics and operations. OBJECTIVES - Lead the development and delivery of creative print and online publications - Lead on content creation, writing / editing, proofing and design - Ensure that a consistent style and high quality is maintained across the full range of Arabic-English communication materials - Build and manage a pool of freelance/volunteer (Arabic and English) editors, copywriters, graphic designers, and other related design agencies and suppliers to deliver high quality publications. JOB DESCRIPTION Management Develop and implement MSF UAE's Arabic-English print and online publications strategy and plans in support of MSF visibility and fundraising aims Plan and manage the publications budget and expenditure Build and manage a pool of external agencies, suppliers, freelancers and volunteers to contribute to the delivery of MSF UAE's Arabic and English publications Manage the production of MSF UAE's publications, including establishing budgets and shcedules, coordinating workloads, and briefing, supporting and managing external agencies, copywriters, editors, proof-readers and designers Proactively identify new ways of working and identify opportunities to enhance the quality of existing methods and oversee implementation of change Editorial Management Work collaborativley with others to define editorial lines, positioning and key messages, in order to produce high quality content and communication materials that raise MSF's profile and support fundraining aims Develop and maintain consistent styles, messages and tone of copy, dependent on the communication material and target audience, and in line with MSF style and communication guides Establish an internal review process and oversee editorial qualtiy standards, relefance choerence, accuracy and visual design of all print/online materials produced by MSF UAE Edit, proof-read and approve final copy and design of print or digital products before they are published/released. Content Creation and Management Manage the production of the quarterly Arabic-English donor magazine (Without Borders) from concept to finished product, including: establishing an editorial team, selecting contect, editing and sub-editing, writing feature stories through interviews with MSF staff, researching and selecting images, leading and overseeing design and layout, proof-reading Research and bulid up MSF UAE's range of print and digital publications, thinking creatively about content and visuals Gain an understanding of target audiences in relation to fundraising and communication materials, and identify and capitalise on good practices across MSF to aid the development and production of key publications Work closely wiht fundraising and communication colleagues to identify and develop new publications opportunities and improve cost-effectiveness and quality in the production of MSF publications Write, edit and project manage the development of engaginging print materials, and design of communication and fundraising materials Research, write and edit fundraising appeals, case statements, proposals and stewardship reports Research, monitor and keep track of MSF field activities and communication to appropriately select and develop content for MSF UAE pruposes Manage photo research and selection for diverse print and digital communication tools that are tailored to MSF audiences in the UAE and Arab region.