Country: United States of America
Closing date: 14 Nov 2014
Communications Officer, Syria Justice & Accountability Centre
Location: Washington, D.C.
Division: Media, Technology, & Civil Society
Reports To: Project Director
About IREX:
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.
Summary of Position:
IREX seeks a full-time Communications Officer to provide technical expertise for the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) on communications strategy development and implementation, website content development, key communications products (blogs, weekly updates, one-pagers/fact sheets), messaging, and outreach strategy in English and Arabic.
The SJAC is a multi-laterally supported organization collecting and preserving information on human rights violations and other relevant data to contribute to and inform a transitional justice process for Syria. Employing an unbiased and non-partisan approach, the SJAC also builds and maintains close relationships and partnerships with Syrian individuals, organizations, communities and international actors working towards justice and accountability for all Syrians.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement of SJAC communications strategy, ensuring that it aligns with the broader organizational strategy — and that practices, materials, and activities support overall goals. This will also include monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the strategy’s effectiveness, and adjusting accordingly.
• Produce communications materials, experiences, and events in Arabic and English, based on the strategy. This may include blog posts, reports, factsheets, infographics, social media content, and talking point, in Arabic as well as English.
• Manage thesyriaaccountability.orgwebsiteusing WordPress and basic HTML, including maintaining and promoting the Transitional Justice Library and events listing.
• Provide technical assistance and communications adviceto SJAC staff. This may include reviewing blog posts and collaborating on the development of key messages to be delivered through media and events.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate would possess the qualifications listed below with a minimum of three years experience in the fields of international development and communications. SJAC welcomes innovative thinkers and approaches.
• Professional-level proficiency in Arabic is required (both spoken and written)
• Proficiency in English
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Knowledge of the Middle East region and Syrian conflict
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, design, international relations, political science, or international development
• Ability to use WordPress and basic HTML is required
•Experience with strategic communications
•Knowledge or strong interest in graphic and information design, design thinking, user experience, and information architecture is useful
• Interest in communication for social change and ICT for development is useful
IREX seeks a Communication Officer available to work a minimum of 40 hours a week. This position is open immediately.
How to apply:
To Apply
Go to http://www.irex.org/careers and click on Current Openings. Then click on the corresponding position and apply through our website. Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application. If you are creating a new profile you need to do so and then go back in to apply for a position.
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