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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) OCA MENA Office – Amman, Jordan, is looking for a:
Press & Media Officer Based in Amman, Jordan
Applying for MSF
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. We are an independent, neutral, impartial humanitarian organisation and go where needed most. Our teams of doctors, nurses, logisticians, and other frontline workers are often among the first on the scene to respond to the needs of people whose lives have been disrupted by a crisis.
MSF assists people based solely on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation.
At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees.
We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
Context
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Communications, and in close collaboration with the Communications team in Amman, as well as the Press Officers in Dubai and Beirut, the Press & Media Officer is responsible for making the medical and humanitarian action of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) known to the media, the public, institutions, vendors and key persons or groups in the MENA (Middle-East North-Africa) region.
The Press & Media Officer will support the OCA communications, advocacy and recruitment objectives in the region in terms of acceptance, visibility and leverage. He/she will develop a strong network of national, regional and international journalists based in the MENA region. He/She will also work on supporting MSF’s institutional and operational communications initiatives and projects of the MSF OCA MENA Regional Office as well as contribute to MSF’s global awareness, acceptance and visibility.
Main Responsibilities
1. Communication
2. Media relations
3. Translation
4. Campaign, events and public engagement
5. Regional/international engagement and back up support
Requirements
Experience:
- A degree in Communications/ journalism or related fields is a preference
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in media relations, public relations or working in the communications department of an NGO or in journalism
- Previous experience working or volunteering with MSF a strong asset
Professional competences:
- Good understanding of media in the region
- Possess a constant active view of national and international current events
- Knowledge of media monitoring and research tools
Languages:
- Excellent oral and written communications skills in Arabic and English.
Personal abilities & qualities:
- Good interpersonal and intercultural skills
- Excellent team player
- Able to work autonomously and implement an action plan
- Adaptability, flexibility and willingness to work out-of-hours and weekends at short notice
- Willingness to travel abroad for work
Contract
- Full-time position 100%
- 1-year (12 months) Jordanian contract
- Position based in Amman with regular visits to the field
- Ideal start date: ASAP
- Gross monthly salary: JOD 1’380 – (+ seniority in MSF) according to the internal regulations and salary grid of MSF in Amman
- Relocation package for staff recruited from abroad
How to apply
Application
If you recognize yourself in this profile, we welcome you to send your resume (CV, 2 pages max) and a cover letter (1 page max) in English to: [email protected]
The closing date for applications is Thursday 15th of March 2023. The applications will be treated confidentially. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Notice: No monetary transactions, neither demands of favors in kind, nor other types of favoritism will be tolerated in the recruitment process. MSF reserves the right to refuse hiring of a candidate having benefitted from such acts. All illicit demands of these types may be pursued through the judicial system.