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• Oversee the implementation of HIJRA
  communications strategy to promote and publicize the knowledge gathered by
  the program.
• Draft and produce regular editorial support
  to the development of articles, blogs, reports, technical briefs,
  newsletters, and other publications.
• Write communications pieces (success stories,
  articles, blog posts, etc.) and create project presentations.
• Take lead in event design, organization, and
  facilitation.
• Research and identify opportunities for the
  project to employ new media formats and dissemination channels (podcasts,
  blogging, webcasts, etc.).
• Ensure information on the website is accurate
  and up to date, and supports the work of the organization
• Use social media applications creatively,
  including managing the organization’s Facebook, Twitter and blog activity
• Produce publicity and promotional materials
  for events and engagement activities and other external publications
• Attend meetings and events when needed
• Work closely with HIJRA headquarters over
  communications and promotional activities
• Address enquiries, ensuring that an appropriate
  response is given within the expected timeframe
• Record the details of enquiries, including
  follow-up provided
• Keep up to date with developments in policy
  and social issues, locally and nationally
• Adhere to HIJRA Policies and Procedures at
  all time and carry out all duties with full regard to confidentiality
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings and
  others, as required
• Perform any other reasonable duties that
  might be requested from time-to-time

• The ideal candidate for this vacancy should
  preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in public relation, international
  development, journalism, communications, marketing or a related field.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience
  with 1 years’ experience working directly in communications.
• Working knowledge of principles, theories and
  methods of communications, public relations, and journalism.
• The incumbent should be a creative thinker
  with social media experience and excellent people skills to join our media
  team.
• Articulate and professional in public
  speaking situations
• Demonstrated research, writing and editing
  experience for both print and web.
• Proficiency with website content management
  and the use of social media required.
• Familiarity with graphic design, printing and
  publishing processes required.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of evolving
  communications technologies and measurements of communications
  effectiveness;
• Prior exposure and experience with issue
  management and public advocacy;
• Initiative to solve problems with energy and
  a positive attitude;
• Ability to translate and convey
  sophisticated, sometimes sensitive, information to target audiences;
• Ability to translate complex, strategic
  content into engaging, easy-to-understand messages that create commitment
  to the organization and its goals;
• Experience with best communication practices
  with Social Media and new technologies;
• Experience with multi-media (audio, video,
  publications, computer based vehicles etc) and understanding of
  SharePoint, InfoPath, digital signage and other internal communications
  vehicles as plus;;
• Excellent written and verbal communication in
  English
• Computer literacy i.e. Advanced proficiency
  with Microsoft Windows software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
  Outlook applications
• Ability to think creative and develop new
  approaches
• Self-motivated with a flexible approach
• Understanding of humanitarian and refugees
  issues
• Willingness to travel to field operations

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