Media Officer

ELAF for Relief and Development.

ELAF for Relief and Development (Elaf RD) Is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political organization that was established and registered in January 2015, in Gaziantep, Türkiye. Registration No: 27-019-083. With the fast escalation of the conflict in Syria, and due to the increasing needs of the refugees in the neighboring countries and inside Syria, Elaf RD established, Hatay offices in Turkey, and 4 Field offices in northwest Syria.

ELAF RD is a diverse and inclusive team, consisting mainly of individuals from both Syrian and Turkish backgrounds, including both women and men, as well as members with disabilities. Elaf’s main objective is to promote equality, empowerment, and support for most vulnerable and marginalized communities. ELAF RD prides itself on the active involvement of Syrian and Turkish volunteers who contribute their time, skills, and passion to make a positive impact in the lives of those they serve. Through their dedicated efforts, ELAF RD strives to create an inclusive and supportive environment that uplifts and empowers its members, fostering a sense of community and solidarity among boys, girls, women, and disabled individuals.

Elaf RD is dedicated to addressing the interconnectedness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and double nexus in an integrated and comprehensive manner. Our approach is centered around the double nexus, linking humanitarian aid and development assistance for a more effective and sustainable response. We are committed to providing aid to the most deprived communities through substantial long-term solutions in addition to its work to improve the situation of both, the refugees and host communities by focusing on project development and improving the economic situation.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist in producing multimedia content such as photos, videos, and graphics.
Archive and organize media assets for easy retrieval.
Coordinate with different departments to gather relevant information for content creation.
Help in building and maintaining a database of media contacts.
Monitor media mentions and compile regular media coverage reports.
Attend all ELAF RD activities and events and document them through photos and videos.
Assist in scheduling posts and updating ELAF RD’s social media platforms.
Help in generating social media performance reports.
Schedule and coordinate interviews forELAF RD spokes persons.
Maintain and update media kits, press releases, and other essential communication materials.
Assist in budget tracking and procurement processes related to media activities.

Qualification (Education/Work Experience)

Associate’s degree in Media, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
One year at least of the same work experience
Basic understanding of media operations and news cycles.
Familiarity with digital media platforms and tools.

Languages:
Fluency in Arabic and English.

Safeguarding:
Children and vulnerable adults must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that ELAF shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

Accountability:
Alongside our safeguarding policy, ELAF RD is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with ELAF RD will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability. Comply with ELAF RD’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behavior protocols.
Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
Report any concerns about the inappropriate behavior of ELAF RD staff or partners.

Position Code: HR-23-9-SY-004