{"id":4564,"date":"2021-03-05T11:47:05","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T11:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/media.sfjn.org\/?page_id=4564"},"modified":"2021-03-05T11:47:05","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T11:47:05","slug":"sfjn-is-looking-for-a-communication-officer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/media.sfjn.org\/en\/jobs\/sfjn-is-looking-for-a-communication-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"SFJN Is Looking For A Communication Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Background Information<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Stichting Female Journalists Network (SFJN) is a non-profit organization, registered in The Netherlands since 2013. It seeks to build bridges between media and the Syrian women\u2019s movement by enhancing and empowering both men and women working in the field of media, by empowering women journalists to take over leading positions in their institutions, and by activating the role of the media in raising social awareness concerning gender equality and women\u2019s issues. SFJN also works on improving the representation of women in media to achieve a Syrian society that is fair to all of its men and women citizens, and to bring about a positive social change in thinking and behaviour with respect to matters surrounding gender justice and equality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the supervision of SFJN\u2019s General Program Manager and Executive Director, the Communication Officer will work closely with the Program Coordinators, the content specialist, and members of SFJN\u2019s network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of SFJN, the communication officer:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aligns with our mission and values which stand from an intersectional feminist perspective.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has extensive knowledge and experience in the Syrian context and is able to translate the impact of SFJN\u2019s work into clear communication messages tailored to the target groups.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has an eye for reputation management and is experienced in non-violent communication\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain records of media coverage and collect analytics and metrics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organize the social media campaigns and posts regarding special and international days (Women\u2019s day, World Press Freedom Day, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support SFJN team in identify and map of potential strategic partner CSO\u2019s, Women\u2019s Rights organizations and informal women\u2019s groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organize or participate in the organization of conferences, seminars, press briefing, interviews, etc.; prepare briefing materials for senior officials prior to their participation in such events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write, edit, and distribute content, in Arabic and English including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, monthly newsletters, speeches, and other content that communicates the organization&#8217;s activities and updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help design and implement fundraising campaigns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help design and implement the advocacy campaigns for the whole organization and per program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Publish, disseminate and promote the content\/production\/report generated by different programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate and follow up with web developers and take part in designing and updating of SFJN websites<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work closely with the in-house graphic designer as well as any external graphic designers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create training materials on women politicians representation in media<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Qualifications and Experience<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Education:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degree in Communications, Journalism, media, Digital Media, or similar fields.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Requirements:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 3 years of experience in development and implementation of communications strategies, Public Relations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong oral, written and copy-editing skills in Arabic &amp; English, and ability to draft\/write strong media, communication and advocacy materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good time management and organizational skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed knowledge of the Syrian context (particularly Syrian Media Landscape).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to meet deadlines and work within a stressful environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign\/Photoshop).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Website).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Personal Qualifications:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prove to support SFJN\u2019s organizational values: promote feminist media for social change, advocate for intersectional feminism, human-rights based, inclusive, antimilitarization and antidiscrimination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform well under pressure, a strategic thinker and politically sensitive, and work in a results-based manner. Not afraid of taking initiative;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical skills and the ability to prioritize;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong intercultural competences and communication skills;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available to start working as soon as possible;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please send your application to the following email address: jobs@sfjn.org with the subject line \u2018Communication Officer\u2019 by March 19th, 2021, with the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thoughtful cover letter that includes why you are interested in this position at this point in your career and how you will maintain a positive, feminist, values-based organizational culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CV<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please review qualifications and competencies carefully; unqualified candidates will not be shortlisted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by March 20<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2021.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The position will remain open until filled. If the advert remains on our website past March 20<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2020 you are welcome to apply at that time (no-repeat submissions please). If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your submission, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Background Information The Stichting Female Journalists Network (SFJN) is a non-profit organization, registered in The Netherlands since 2013. 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