Communications Officer / Syria_Raqqa

Are you an ambitious person with very good English skills looking for an interesting opportunity in the NGO sector? Then this is for you!
DanChurchAid (DCA) invites applications for an experienced Communications Officer for its Syria Country Programme. The position is for national applicants and will be based in Raqqa .

The DCA Syria programme has an 8-year footprint. The activities are wide-ranging and include Humanitarian Mine Action activities (explosive ordnance risk education, survey, clearance of explosive hazards) as well as shelter rehabilitation of community infrastructure and private housing facilities, early recovery/survivor and community led responses and protection activities. Most programming in Syria is done directly by DCA with aim to progressively move towards local or national NGOs implementation which will include comprehensive capacity building components.

About the role:
Under the remote management of the Fundraising and Donor Liaison Manager, the Job Holder will be based in Raqqa and responsible for the delivery of a diverse range of internal and external communications material at a consistently high standard through various channels, whilst managing his/her priorities to ensure a timely delivery of a busy workload and liaising with staff across the Country Programme to request inputs for communications materials as necessary.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Commission inputs and write content from Country Programme colleagues.
• Collate, edit, and proofread content.
• Explore possibilities for creating accessible, inclusive, and unbiased materials.
• Manage a database of documentation, including DCA’s own monthly reports, interim, final project reports, and regional humanitarian / contextual update literature for the purpose of producing relevant and up-to-date communications.
• Source relevant imagery and media for donor reporting, website postings and communications materials, such as quality success stories, human interest stories, case studies, factsheets.
• Commit to producing ethical materials and taking informed consent before taking pictures/videos of our staff and the community members.
• Be prepared to support SMT members in the preparation of presentations upon request.
• Conduct field visits when needed to collect quality pictures/videos and document the work of DCA teams.
• Develop and coordinate editing, translation, design and dissemination of a quarterly newsletter.
• Under the supervision of their line manager, liaise with the Communication team in the HQ for training/support as needed.
• In collaboration with HQ Media teams, provide content for DCA NES’ website and social media sites.
• Coordinate the production of compelling, regularly updated website content.
• Coordinate the production and posting of relevant fresh content on DCA NES’ social media platforms.
• Ensure the understanding of the low visibility approach and coordinate with the security team about the level of information that can be shared in country.
• Ensure confidentiality about sensitive information related to DCA work in NES.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years working in a similar position in the NGO Sector is preferable..
• Previous experience in social media, photography, communication, and content creation is desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and/or Kurdish language skills.
• Very Good English language skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written) and Teamwork.
• Ability to travel to other locations and stay overnight when needed.
• Previous experience/knowledge working in humanitarian mine action (HMA) an advantage but not required.
• Excellent organization skills, attention to details, and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Proficiency and knowledge of using various computer applications and programs such as Microsoft Office is a suite of productivity software that includes programs such as (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, spreadsheet analysis …)

Other

• The job description above is not prescriptive; it simply outlines the key tasks and areas of responsibilities and priorities. These key tasks are subject to change when necessary.
• Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder in the interest of DCA’s mission in Syria

For further information regarding DCA, please visit our website at: www.noedhjaelp.dk.

Only online applications consisting as a minimum of a CV and a cover letter will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization.

Closing date for applications will be 04 May 2024.

Work related travels are expected in this position.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.

Department: CO Syria

Deadline: 04 May 2024

Location: Ar Raqqah