Communications Officer

Job Description and Requirements

Job Function/ Description:

• Collaborate with project partners to develop communications products informed by program data
• Work with field teams to identify, collect, develop, and edit success stories highlighting program progress
• Develop, write, and edit marketing and communications materials, including press releases, blog posts, and social media content in coordination with the partners, for publication on Smart DESERT’s digital channels
• Regularly share photo and story content on Smart DESERT website and social media platforms
• Ensure that all communications and marketing material aligns with brand standards
• Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos
• Respond to media inquiries and perform media outreach to achieve brand placement in publications
• Track projects and media exposure as well as update databases and media lists.
• Support in preparing presentations and reports.
• Join the team in the field and take professional photos when needed
• Support the in the collection photographs and video clips for the project.
• Provide other support as deemed necessary
• Coordinate with the Communications Manager on all project aspects and tasks assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• A university degree in a relevant field: communications, information management, journalism, international development, non-profit management;
• Minimum 2 years of directly relevant professional experience, preferably in international development or related field

Skills Required:

• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; an ability to translate, organize, and present ideas in a concise and logical format including proven ability to summarize lengthy and complex information into short and simple language.
• Experience developing reports, success stories, and other tools to communicate project updates
• Experience using social media platforms
• Experience with photography and videography.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision. A proven self-motivated individual capable of working with diverse teams of both national and international staff as well as local government authorities, UN agencies, I/NGOs and other partners

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