Media Assistant (Part-time)

The position is to be filled by October 1, 2022, with a contract duration of 1 year. Employment/Service location will be in Afrin -, with frequent visits to Syria Field Offices (Azaz, Idleb) upon the project management request. The position is paid according to 50% of the SG5 [[paygrade]].

The partime working methodology will be as Four working hours on daily basis from 08:00 till 12:00, sometimes, depending on the project activities and location, the timing of the four working hours might be flexible accordingly. Based on the experience and fund, the contract might become full time to cover WHH activities in AlDana-Idleb in the future.

Through direct implementation and local partners, Welthungerhilfe has been implementing protection integrated multi-cluster projects focusing on FSL, early recovery, agriculture, SNFI, WASH and Shelter in Idleb and Aleppo since 2017. The Outreach Worker (OW) will be based in A’zaz and Afrin and will be part of the mobile protection desk.

Reporting directly to Communications Officer and Head of Project based in Gaziantep, the Media Assistant is responsible for collecting media raw materials of photos and videos and editing them in alignment with WHH policy, identifying humanitarian stories and prepare the proper story telling product in advocacy for the humanitarian situation.

. The media assistant will be covering the rquired work of graphic and posters designs in project location (Afrin) working under part time contract. The partime working methodology will be as Four working hours on daily basis from 08:00 till 12:00, sometimes, depending on the project activites and location, the timing of the four working hours might be flexible accordingly. Based on the experience and fund, the contract might become full time to cover WHH activities in Dana-Idleb in the future.

Your responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of WHH’s visibility guidelines, under the guidance of the Expert Communication.
• Conceptualize, develop, and package information and promotional materials on WHH’s work for external and donor audiences (e.g. brochures, program summaries, briefing kits, videos, photos, etc.)
• Under the guidance of the Expert Communication, support the development and/or formatting of internal communications materials including templates, documents, sit reps, reports, etc.
• Support the in the collection and production of Human-Interest stories, photographs and video clips for projects and partners.
• Support the development and/or formatting of internal communications materials, infographics including templates, documents, sit reps, reports, etc.
• Drafting and production of communications materials (human interest stories, photos, videos) for use in WHH internal and external communication channels.
• Translate programmatic materials between English and Arabic, as required.
• Support event planning and implementation
• Support Head of IT Turkey and Expert Communication in the content management of WHH’s website
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Your profile

• Position open to Syrian nationals only

• Education: University/Diploma degree in Journalism or Communication, development communication, social sciences, or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with three years of relevant professional experience; or Completed High school degree, with three years of relevant professional experience in the below listed skills.

• Work Experience: Minimum one-year professional experience in a similar position, covering media activities in humintarian context.

• Skills/knowledge:

• Proven experience in communications and media work, preferably with a development NGO

• Proven experience of photography and videography skills, MS office application (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and desktop publishing software, knowledge, and skill in graphic design a plus.

• Excellent command in the use of Adobe Premier Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, Audition and proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign

• Experience in designing publications, developing promotional materials including photo shop, info graphics etc.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and familiarity with using social media networks

• Knowledge of technical aspects involved in the production of different public IEC materials.

• Willingness to assume duties and responsibilities in all communications areas, as needed

  • Social Skills;

• Ability to work in a team.

  • Language Skills:
    • Fluency in Arabic is required. *
    • Working knowledge of English is required.

• Familiarity with Local Context: Candidates who have work experience and knowledge of the local context in A’zaz and/or Afrin are preferred.

The Media will be obliged to maintain confidentiality regarding all information obtained in the course of his/her work during the employment at Welthungerhilfe and thereafter.

Child Protection Policy

Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to Welthungerhilfe which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. Welthungerhilfe is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.

Discrimination, Abuse and Harassment Policy

Welthungerhilfe expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. Welthungerhilfe employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside Welthungerhilfe.

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits.

WHH receives funds from its donors for projects. If necessary funds are secured the duration of the announced post may be extended. If project funding is not secured the activities will stop completely and the employment contract shall be terminated.