IndyACT is currently seeking a Communication Officer to undertake the planning, development and delivery of IndyACT’s internal and external communications, including website, monthly newsletter and other member communications and publications, in liaison with other IndyACT staff; to contribute to wider policy and
communications and IndyACT work programmes.
Requirements
- University degree in a related field.
- Two years work experience in communication and campaigning.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic. French is a plus.
- Personal belief in and support of IndyACT core values.
- Writing and outreach experience.
- Media and awareness-raising experience.
- A strong capacity for analysis, communication and information management.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
- Ability to handle large volume of work and have excellent organizational skills.
- Commitment to creating positive environmental, social and cultural change.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, team work and a good listener.
- Ability to take initiatives and be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment.
- Computer literacy (Photoshop and HTML)
- Excellent Knowledge and proficiency in social media networking.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Manage IndyACT social media profiles.
- Build strong social media networks and tools in order to push for IndyACT’s communication strategy online and to strengthen IndyACT’s image in the media and in cyber, virtual and social networks.
- Build campaign media materials.
- Maintain the indyact.org website and follow up on its functionality.
- Manage media contact lists and add more contacts to it.
- Maintain and build relations with mainstream media, empower the role of the organization among them and build trustful and personal relationships with them.
- Draft and issue press releases, information notes, and written material for dissemination among local and international media.
- Handle internal lists, events and updates.
- Improve the use of communication tools.
- Improve and maintain IndyACT’s active image.
- Update IndyACT's monthly newsletter.
Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Full time job from 9am to 5pm, Monday till Friday. On account of his/her responsibilities, the
Communication officer may be asked to adjust his/her working hours to suit the requirements of his/her duties. Please send a full CV/resume and a motivation letter via email to admin@indyact.org
