Communications Advisor

Position:Communications Advisor

Location:Based in Amman, Jordan

Reports To:Program Manager

Division:Media, Technology and Civil Society Division

About IREX

IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.

Summary of Position

IREX seeks applicants for the position of Communications Advisor for its Social Media | Social Action for Good Governance (SMSA) program. This program builds upon the experience and success of IREX’s work connecting youth-focused NGOs across the Middle East region with technology tools useful for advancing their work and increasing civic participation. SMSA for Good Governance is a pilot project designed to combine new technologies and traditional outreach tools in comprehensive good governance advocacy campaigns in Jordan.

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Communications Advisor will support active citizens and CSOs to partner and work together on different initiatives under these complimentary stages to build a campaign. Specifically, the Communications Advisor will provide partners with advocacy training and mentoring, technical assistance on integrating ICT tools and strategies into campaigns, and small grants to bolster this work. Candidates should have advanced training skills in technology tools and strategies for civil society. The Communications Advisor will support CSOs in social media marketing, deploying a mobile app, developing strong online presences, and creating short video documentaries.

Candidates located in Jordan are strongly preferred. No relocation costs will be covered by IREX.

Summary of Responsibilities:

· Support coordination and implementation of program activities, including providing strategic guidance to CSO partners and playing an integral role in the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities as well as ensuring that program deliverables are being met.

· Assist CSOs in developing and implementing social media campaign strategies

· Provide trainings on ICT and social media applications to CSOs and community members.

· Serve as the main liaison for a mobile application with the development company, local municipalities, and civil society partners, including providing trainings as needed.

· Foster coordination between partner CSOs and government stakeholders through collaborative technology.

· Mentor CSOs in the implementation of grant-supported projects and provide grant-monitoring support to Program Manager.

· Pursue expansion of digital tools and strategies beyond pilot governorate.

· Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

· University degree in relevant field, masters preferred

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in international development, preferably with some of that period focused on utilizing technology-based approaches to strengthening civic engagement

· Strong experience in communications and messaging

· Strong leadership skills and ability to create a productive working environment for staff

· Contextual understanding of the challenges and opportunities of strengthening advocacy skills of NGOs

· Superior writing, editing and oral presentation skills, evidenced by professional experience and success

· Strong organizational skills including ability to prioritize and multi-task

· Demonstrated program management experience; field management experience preferred

· Flexibility and enthusiasm for IREX programs

· Experience working in Jordan preferred

· Able to communicate in both English and Arabic

How to apply:

To Apply

Go to http://www.irex.org/careers and click on Current Openings. Then click on the corresponding position and apply through our website. Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application. If you are creating a new profile you need to do so and then go back in to apply for a position. Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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