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1. Role and responsibilities
The Communications Coordinator will develop and coordinate the implementation of external communication (public information, communication, reporting) and media (international, regional and local media and social media) strategy, proposals and plans for the Jordan Country Office. The Communications Coordinator will lead a team of three persons that will develop and produce communication materials and utilise opportunities to highlight NRC’s work and messages through the media. The Communications Coordinator will develop annual activity and work plans for utilizing external communication and media opportunities in line with country office advocacy priorities. The position will also support capacity building and training of communications staff as well as that of wider programme staff to develop communication materials and engage with media. The Coordinator will cooperate with relevant internal (Head Office & MENA Regional Office) and external partners (UN, NGOs & civil society) to develop coordinated and effective communication campaigns and development of strong relationships with local stakeholders.
Generic responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.
1. Develop and coordinate the implementation of external communication for Jordan Country Office
2. Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements in all external communications
3. Monthly activity reports and other reporting as required
4. Supervision and performance management of team
5. Any other tasks as assigned by Country Director and Protection and Advocacy Adviser
Specific responsibilities
• Overall oversight/responsibility of all external communication and media work from the Jordan Country Office. Act as Arabic spokesperson for Country Office when required.
• Development of strategic communication priorities and regular workplans in line with NRC Jordan Communication Plan and Advocacy Strategy and broader Country Office Annual Plan of Action
• Ensure the delivery of quality communication products in English and Arabic (feature stories, press releases, infographics, photo-stories, documentaries etc)
• Support national power and stakeholder analysis particularly related to government actors/local authorities and advise CD of strategic use of national media opportunities to develop NRC’s reputation.
• Support the Head of Programme/Liaison Officer to ensure the submission of quality and consistent information to national stakeholders on NRC’s operations in Jordan.
• Coordinate with external humanitarian partner through Communications Working Group and developing bilateral working relationships with senior communication staff in UN and partner INGOs
• Coordinate with NRC Regional, Representative and Head Offices to develop coherent and strategic communications and media work
• Line management of Communications Unit staff and delivery of regular training for national programme staff/media focal points.
• Support programme management with oversight of spending of visibility and communication budget lines in grant agreements with programmes and inclusion of communication activities in new grants
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2017-03-23 |
| Job Location: | Amman, Jordan |
| Job Role: | Support Services |
| Company Industry: | Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Management |
| Nationality: | Jordan |
| Degree: | Bachelor's degree |
