Senior Communications & Outreach Officer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, Execute and Follow up on the implementation of the outreach and communication strategy approved by RMF and other donors when applicable.
• Organize events/workshops/training sessions and ensure proper coverage (photos, videos, branding, etc.)
• Create specific publications, development of innovative public outreach campaigns and management of events in line with RMF and the donors’ Communications Strategy and work plan.
• Manage and update RMF social media platforms: website, Facebook, You Tube.
• Report on RMF and its major donor supported projects activities as story highlights, news briefs, fact sheets, etc.
• Provide editorial advice and assists RMF team in drafting public outreach documents, and ensure quality of presentation.
• Ensure that all RMF activities and projects implemented in targeted villages complies with the donors’ branding and marking requirements.
• Report and highlight success stories.
• Inform targeted beneficiaries about the foundation’s projects’ objectives and activities.
• Introduce RMF and its major donor supported projects to media outlets and engage them.
• Design and develop RMF’s newsletter including content generation and pictures.
• Develop promotional material (Brochure, Banners, Site signage, movies, Power point presentations…)
• Coordinate RMF’s presence in the various NGO related fairs
• Organize VIP visits for the donors to various project sites.

Education and Experience

• Proven experience of 5 years+ in relevant in communications and outreach or in a similar role; Experience in NGO work is be a plus.
• Excellent communication, reporting and interpersonal skills and good multi-tasking skills.
• BA in Communications, marketing, media, (or equivalent).MA is a plus
• Prior similar responsibilities with donor-funded projects.
• Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic; French is a plus.