Overview
To support the promotion of DRC’s mission, mandate, programmes, and advocacy priorities in the occupied Palestinian territory by working closely with programme, field and advocacy teams to develop clear, accurate, and timely communication materials for relevant audiences.
Tasks Summary
- Contribute to maintaining a regular flow of accurate and engaging content across DRC communication platforms.
- Work closely with programme, advocacy, and field teams in Gaza and Ramallah, as well as local partner organizations, to support the development of visibility and communication materials.
- Produce visual content reflecting the oPt mission’s activities and achievements.
- Assist in the development and production of communication materials such as brochures, newsletters, blogs, stories/lessons learned.
- Lead on video and photo production and editing.
- Manage and update DRC visual database.
- Design and adapt basic visual materials for internal and external communications.
- Support the Advocacy Coordinator in the layout and formatting of policy products.
- Support the planning, drafting, and publication of social media content.
- Ensure all communication outputs respect ethical standards, safeguarding principles, and informed consent requirements.
- Provide support, training and guidance to the programme teams when they collect communication content.
- Coordinate with programme teams to support timely communication inputs linked to donor reporting and visibility requirements.
- Support the development and maintenance of relationships with national and regional media outlets.
- Provide background information, content, and materials to media upon request.
- Assist the Advocacy Coordinator, Country Director, and other designated spokespersons in preparing for media engagements.
- Support communications coverage of visits by Global or Senior Leadership.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience working in communications and/or advocacy.
- Have a good working knowledge of social media platforms.
- Experience using graphic design programmes to produce basic graphics and images.
- Proven experience in video making and photography.
- Capacity to navigate challenging, fast-paced environments and manage complex tasks and shifting priorities.
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (academic background in communications, journalism, social media or related fields) or equivalent.
- University Degree in Communication, Journalism or similar or equivalent professional qualification
