Communications and Content Development Officer

 

BACKGROUND

EcoPalestine is the Palestinian affiliate of EcoPeace Middle East, a unique organization that brings together Jordanian, Palestinian, and Israeli environmentalists. Our primary objective is the promotion of cooperative efforts to protect our shared environmental heritage. In so doing, we seek to advance both sustainable regional development and the creation of necessary conditions for lasting peace in our region. EcoPeace has offices in Amman, Ramallah, and Tel-Aviv.

General Description:

The communications and content development officer will be responsible for crafting written communication responsible for maintaining the image of the organization, gaining publicity and disseminating the story of EcoPeace and attract the attention of current and future partners. He / She will create information for digital posts, newsletters, social media, partners and beneficiary’s communication, brochures and promotional materials, press releases and other publication projects. 

Duration: 

One year with possibility of Extension 

Starting Date: 

Immediately

Work Station:  

Position Based in EcoPalestine/ EcoPeace ME Office- Ramallah, Palestine 

Gross Salary: As Per EcoPalestine Scale 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Develop, implement and evaluate EcoPeace media strategy in consultation with the Directors
• Develop proactive media opportunities in consultation with EcoPeace programs
• Review all projects of the organization to identify and develop plans for media and social media campaigns (written and visual) either as part of project plans or as important for successful project implementation.
• Collaborate with the team to produce polished, attention-grabbing communication content for internal and external messaging including blog posts, newsletters, email campaigns, digital ads and social media posts.
• Produces written content for promotional materials (English and Arabic).
• Write and distribute media releases and op-eds for printed and digital press (English and Arabic).
• Research Environmental news and other materials for content ideas 
  Track analytic progress of written posts and email campaigns, use results to make adjustments to reach optimal performance.
• Writes press release content to distribute online in addition to publishing press releases in local newspapers. 
• Maintaining and updating a database of media contacts. Furthering good relations with key journalists, particularly environment and education correspondents.
• On-going media monitoring and advising appropriate staff of relevant stories.

Social Media:  

• Take responsibility to lead all social media efforts (in English and Arabic): Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc, as well as the Arabic Website of the organization.
• Support the preparation of the organization's newsletters.
• Building Success stories and publish it in agreement with the director.
• Implement other tasks as requested by the Director.
• Assisting other staff as needed in preparation for large events, conferences, etc.    
• The media different channels and tools to be considered locally, regionally and internationally. 
• Writing monthly content calendars to cover all projects’ activities and news. 
• Designing and publishing Facebook ads on EcoPeace Arabic and English Facebook pages in addition to other media platforms. 
• Prepare social media reports detailing community growth, engagement, impressions, etc...

Visual and Audio Content Development:

• Collaborate with the team to establish an understanding of audio and visual material that need to be produced in support of the project activities.
• Production of visual and audio material in-house where possible with available regular resources. 
• Ability to work and coordinate with production outsourced companies where required for the production of visual and audio material. 

 

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in media, marketing or equivalent field
• Experience 3-5 years with social media content, blog posts, newsletter creation and other content.
• experiences in photography, film making and graphic design will be add value and will be highly taken into consideration. 
• Google ads experience is a plus. 
• Internship or professional experience in content creation
• Experience using data to influence decision making. 
• Proven ability to develop content in a balanced appropriate language that is in line with reading the surrounding developments locally and regionally in consistency with the vision and goal of the organization. 
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, take initiative, work with a high sense of urgency and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with colleagues and media agencies at all organizational levels. 
• Ability to consistently and positively contribute in a high-paced, changing work environment with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks, and manage time efficiently. 
• Familiarity with office productivity tools, web based recruiting technologies and Google Apps.
• Motivated professional with demonstrated program/project management and problem solving skills. 

Applicant should submit the following documents by the end of 13 September 2020 to: saheer@ecopeaceme.org

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Three References with their Contact information – Phone Number and Email
4. Press release Sample