Media and Communications Senior Officer

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in communications, media management, or a related field, preferably within an NGO or international organization.
• Proven experience managing a diverse team and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with field teams, partners, and stakeholders, and with teams from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in managing social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Websites and experience developing social media content and social media campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience in planning events (in-person, online, and hybrid).
• Analytical skills for evaluating communication strategies and social media impact and developing innovative ideas.
• Strong graphic design skills, including proficiency in tools like Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or Illustrator preferred.
• A strong commitment to ethical engagement and respectful reporting on survivors of gender-based violence, with a deep understanding of the cultural and ethical sensitivities involved in working with marginalized communities and survivors of violence in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) mandatory, fluency in Arabic preferred. Kurdish will be advanced.
• Knowledge of the Yazidi community’s challenges in Iraq and related advocacy areas, including transitional justice, human rights, and gender-based violence preferred.

Minimum experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in communications, media management, or a related field, preferably within an NGO or international organization.

Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, law, social sciences, or any relevant field.

Required travel: Potential travels to Duhok, Erbil, Sinjar, and other locations in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Interested applicants must send their CV and Cover letter to [email protected] with a subject “Evidence Analyst- JV24626“

Important Notes:

1. When applying, please specify the possible start date and Salary expectation. 

2. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements or are submitted after the closing date may not be considered. The interview process may include a technical written test.

3. Due to the urgency of this position, the vacancy may be closed prior to the deadline indicated.

4. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the posting period