Communications Officer (National Position)

General job description

• Collect and create compelling storytelling content (including visual, audio, and written) in support of Action Against Hunger’s Syria’s Advocacy strategy and communications objectives.
• Enhance and expand Action Against Hunger’s Syria’s communications outputs in close collaboration with the Advocacy Coordinator.
• Ensure the quality and safety of all communications products at Action Against Hunger Syria, by upholding policies and providing training per request.

Key activities

Objective 1: Collect compelling storytelling products that show needs in Syria

• Identify stories and content in collaboration with Program teams that support AAH’s advocacy strategy and communications objectives.
• Travel with AAH teams or local partners to program areas to gather content.
• Collect visual content as well as written (testimonies and stories) from field locations.
• Create compelling communications products using visual and written content from AAH activities.

Objective 2: Expand Mission Communications Outputs and Visibility

• Develop social media products and manage their dissemination in coordination with AAH Mission and stakeholders in HQ.
• Oversee consultants and designers as required including managing timelines, budget, and contracts to ensure deliverables are fulfilled in a timely manner.
• Provide Arabic written translation per request.

Objective 3: Training and Policy Guidance for Mission

• Act as a focal point for AAH Branding Requirements and policies related to consent.
• Develop training on storytelling and communications in collaboration with Mission staff.

Objective 4: Coordination and collaboration among communications stakeholders

• Proactively manage planning and logistics for communications projects.
• Collaborate with Mission staff, HQ focal points, and the wider Action Against Hunger global network to ensure Action Against Hunger Syria’s perspective is proactively reflected in communications opportunities.

Candidate description

• University degree in Media, Journalism or any relevant field.
• Previous experience in Journalism or in working with an NGOin a Communications role is preferable.
• Strong communication skills.
• Visual Skills Experience in collecting human interest case studies.
• Knowledge and familiarity with social media management.
• Flexibility and a willingness to travel.
• Previous experience:2-5 years.
• Humanitarian experience 2-3 years.
• Fluent verbal and written command of English and Arabic.
• Editing in videomaking and/or graphic design.
• Good command in digital programs including word, Indesign, and video editing, ect.

Remuneration package

Contract period: 6 months renewable base on Action Against Hunger fund and performance.

Salary/benefits: According to Action Against Hunger’s salary scale and terms and conditions.

Duty station: Damascus.

– Candidates may be contacted for other suitable positions within Action Against Hunger.

– Due to the high-number of applications received, only potential applicants will be contacted.

-Applications will be assessed and vacancy might be closed before the end of the announcement as per qualifications availability. – The organization is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.

In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Action Against Hunger implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.