Communication and Media Assistant at Plan International, Amman, Jordan

Deadline: 21 August 2019

Plan International is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communication and Media Assistant in Amman, Jordan. The duration of this post is 6 months.

The Communication and Media Assistant will responsible of Plan International image, and responsible of creating a positive relationship between Plan International and its beneficiaries, partners, donors and the general public.

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

Key Jobs Responsibilites

The Communication and Media Assistant will perform the following functions:

Assist in the implementation of Plan International Communications Strategy and Work Plans.
Build toolkits with the support of the supervisor and distribute comprehensive social media toolkits to partners and others in support of major events, campaigns, and other initiatives of Plan International.
Collaborate in planning, monitoring and reporting of communication activities.
Support the development and dissemination of communication print and visual materials.
Support in creating and design promotional and visibility items.
Regular field visits to collect evidence materials (photos, videos, stories, statements).
Draft press releases, statements and success stories in both Arabic and English.
Maintain library/ database of reference materials and photos.
Support in managing Plan International digital platforms and insure their activeness.
Design and create high quality and highly engaging social media content.
Handle media monitoring process and develop regular media reports.
Provide support to Plan International public campaigns and events.
Cover Plan International events live on social media using multimedia (e.g. live tweeting, producing social media graphics from templates, producing live video clips, produce Facebook Live broadcasts etc.).

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

University degree in relevant fields and subjects additional to the knowledge in graphic design.
Minimum 2 years of Communication, Branding, Media, Campaigns experience preferably with an international organization.
Experience in planning and facilitating training/workshops.
Fluency written and spoken English and Arabic language skills required.
Strong interviewing skills and ability to process the conversation during any interview.
Demonstrated writing skills (report writing, articles, stories, and press releases).
Experience in video and film making.
Experience working with children and understanding their special needs.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and team work abilities.
Understanding of and commitment to the promotion of gender equality, child protection and inclusion of the most vulnerable.
Creates strong sense of ownership within one part of the business to different stakeholders.
Knowledge and understanding of the local context and of interaction with local development actors and communities.