Scope of Work

USAID Jordan HIMAYA Program

1. Project Background

The Jordan Himaya Activity is a USAID-funded project that aims to enhance access to and quality of essential services and protection for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Jordan. The project has two outcomes: 1) survivor-centered institutional capacity improved, and 2) legislative frameworks for protecting survivors and responding to violence strengthened. To achieve these outcomes, the project will apply a survivor-centered systems-strengthening approach to improve prevention, response, and protection services, and to support the development and implementation of survivor-centered legislation and policies. The project will work with and through local partners, including a Jordanian partner consortium and an all-Jordanian key personnel team, to leverage their expertise and ensure the sustainability and impact of the project interventions. Outcome 1 will inform research, advocacy, and policy changes in Outcome 2, while reforms supported under Outcome 2 will be implemented and enforced by institutions and service providers that have gained stronger capacity under Outcome 1. 

1. Position Purpose

The Communications Specialist will lead the development of diverse communication materials, encompassing press releases, newsletters, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, fact sheets, reports and other. Additionally, the position holder will provide professional proficiency level editing, translation and content adaptation support from English to Arabic, ensuring seamless communication across different language audiences.

1. Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide copywriting and content development support (in Arabic) for a wide range of communications materials including general project communication with stakeholders, project synopsis, fact sheets, reports, success stories, and brochures.
• Draft press releases in Arabic and support in gathering input and quotes from stakeholders as relevant.
• Edit and proofread communication materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency in messaging.
• Support with text adaptation /localization from English to Arabic.
• Review and proofread content of communication materials prior to printing and publishing.
• Translate communication materials from English to Arabic.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather content, data, and information for communication materials content development.
• Hold meetings with stakeholders as needed for data collection.

1. Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Possess 8-10 years of experience in communication, branding, or marketing roles, preferably in a related filed or sector. (Experience in project management or working on projects with diverse stakeholders is a plus).
• Familiarity with USAID's branding communication procedures and policies is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and deliver necessary inputs on time.
• Professional proficiency in English and Arabic