About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.
The Program
The Communications Senior Officer will support in the development, implementation, and monitoring of communications activities to promote the Iqlaa program and maintain informative and effective communication channels with the program’s different stakeholders. The Communications Senior Officer will have a key role in the implementation of the program’s communications and public outreach strategy, and its internal information structures in line with USG guidelines and branding and marking requirements. They will create high-end written and multi-media content capturing the impact created by the program’s activities. They will be responsible of developing and disseminating high-quality communications tools, materials, and donor reports, ensuring style and branding compliance, backstopping our media relations and events participation, making sure our electronic presence meets the desired communications objectives, and helping in the preparation of reports as per Iqlaa’s needs and standards. They will contribute to the implementation of creative, consistent, and effective outreach activities leveraging tools like public awareness campaigns, printed advertising, radio, website, and other forms of electronic communications. Ultimately, the goal will be to help ensure clear communication of Iqlaa’s message across all channels and platforms, raise awareness about Iqlaa’s work and impact, push-forward the program’s advocacy agenda, and help develop impactful relations with Iqlaa’s key stakeholders.
The Position
The Communications Senior Officer will support in the development, implementation, and monitoring of communications activities to promote the Iqlaa program and maintain informative and effective communication channels with the program’s different stakeholders. The Communications Senior Officer will have a key role in the implementation of the program’s communications and public outreach strategy, and its internal information structures in line with USG guidelines and branding and marking requirements. They will create high-end written and multi-media content capturing the impact created by the program’s activities. They will be responsible of developing and disseminating high-quality communications tools, materials, and donor reports, ensuring style and branding compliance, backstopping our media relations and events participation, making sure our electronic presence meets the desired communications objectives, and helping in the preparation of reports as per Iqlaa’s needs and standards. They will contribute to the implementation of creative, consistent, and effective outreach activities leveraging tools like public awareness campaigns, printed advertising, radio, website, and other forms of electronic communications. Ultimately, the goal will be to help ensure clear communication of Iqlaa’s message across all channels and platforms, raise awareness about Iqlaa’s work and impact, push-forward the program’s advocacy agenda, and help develop impactful relations with Iqlaa’s key stakeholders.
Essential Responsibilities
In coordination with the Director of Communications (DOC):
● Strategic:
○ Have a key role in the implementation of Iqlaa’s communications strategies and plans in accordance with USG rules and regulations, and as per the accounts (partners/ sub-grantees/ contractors) assigned to them by DOC
○ Establish deep understanding of program progress and activities and identify potential stories or news for publishing
○ Refine and maintain Iqlaa’s desired identity throughout all channels of communication
○ Conduct regular stakeholder/ audience analysis
● Content Development & Dissemination:
○ Timely development of high-quality engaging and effective communication and media materials for internal and external dissemination, including video production, speeches, talking points, advocacy agendas, press releases, success stories, social media posts, fact sheets, and reports, etc (content submitted to DOC needs to be in its final stage requiring minimal to no feedback)
○ Apply a collective-impact approach in capturing stories and drafting reports
○ Disseminate and publish internal and external communications content online and offline
○ Coordinate with relevant partners, sub-grantees, contractors and beneficiaries to produce professional photographs and videos and maintain a database of impactful project audiovisual materials
● Social Media, Media Monitoring & Media Reach:
○ Create and manage social media calendars including planning, content creation, publishing, monitoring, and reporting on performance results
○ Manage social media boosting and advertising within allocated budgets
○ Monitor social media trends and identify new tools and innovate practices to maintain effectiveness and relevance of the applied social media approach through the Iqlaa and Mercy Corps’ social media platforms
○ Track, analyze, evaluate, and adapt social media campaigns and exposure to reach desired outcomes
○ Conduct media monitoring of local news outlets to capture important news and facts relevant to, or which may impact, the program or partners
○ Support media efforts, including reaching out to media representatives and coordinating media attendance and coverage at events, etc
○ Explore opportunities to feature Iqlaa’s activities and beneficiaries through TV, radio and magazines articles and interview
● Events:
○ Lead on the organization and execution of events assigned by DOC and develop related communications materials and coverage. Have appropriate planning in place in good time ahead of every upcoming activity/event.
● Accounts Management and Review:
○ Manage accounts assigned by DOC (partners/ sub-grantees/ sub-contractors) in terms of finalizing their communications plans, applying regular updates, and closely following up on their implementation, making sure the set activities are prepared for in good time in advance, allowing for sufficient time for review and seeking approvals
○ Review accounts’ relevant content in terms of marking, messaging, and quality, and following up on the approvals process at Iqlaa
○ Ensure program compliance with USG communications, branding and marking requirements throughout partners/ sub-grantees/ sub-contractors and Iqlaa team’s work and material
● Reporting:
○ Contribute to the donor reports development process including collecting information, and drafting and editing high-quality content in a timely manner
○ Preparing the communications section in the quarterly and annual donor reports
● Collaboration:
○ Ensure collaboration and coordination within the communications team and with other functions and components of Iqlaa and Mercy Corps
○ Collaborate with technical and administrative staff to finalize communications materials
○ Support communications-related work as required
○ Provide communication-related administrative support
○ Implement creative, consistent, and effective outreach activities, in collaboration with the outreach team, leveraging tools like public awareness campaigns, printed advertising, radio, website, social media and other forms of electronic communications, in addition to events and information learning platforms
● Other:
○ Assist in drafting requests for quotations/proposals and terms of reference for communication activities
○ Initiate procurement requests as relevant to assigned work, and following up on their completion
○ Update and manage contacts databases and media contacts lists
○ Maintain up to date archiving of all relevant communications material on the dedicated online drives
● Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and/or senior leadership
● Flexibility to work across different sites in Jordan on day missions
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
● Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
● Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
● Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Communications Specialist or Director of Communications
Works Directly With: Director of Communications, Communications Team Members, Deputy Chief (s) of Party, Technical Leads and other relevant staff, partners
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
● BSc/BA in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field is desired
● 4 to 6 years of proven experience in communications and social media, preferably with experience working in USG-funded projects
● Native Arabic speaker
● Outstanding communication abilities and writing skills with proven capacity to produce high-quality briefs, press releases, reports, and other communication pieces in English and Arabic for internal and external stakeholders
● Solid editing and translating skills in English and Arabic
● Experience with management of online and social media communication
● Demonstrated expertise in dissemination of information through print, web, and email
● Daily monitoring of the media and identification of news and content relevant to Iqlaa
● Events coordination experience
● Research skills
● Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office
● Photo editing skills using Photoshop, Adobe
● Skills using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier, InDesign, and content management systems is a plus
● Video editing is a plus
Success Factors
The Communications Senior Officer will have a deep commitment to humanitarian principles and values as well as to the overall objectives and approach of the Iqlaa program. They will be curious and have a
willingness to learn new skills and methodologies while bringing a solid foundation in communication and marketing at donor-funded programs ideally in Jordan or the region. They will be well-organized and strong communicators with excellent writing and editorial skills in English and Arabic.
They will have the ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision and will be highly organized with creative problem-solving skills. They will have high attention to details, excellent digital marketing experience, and demonstrate proactivity, administration, collaboration, teamwork, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will have strong planning and time management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks and respond rapidly to new events and competing priorities.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is based in Amman, Jordan and it requires up to 40% in-country travel to support country programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. Housing for this role is in individual housing and staff will have access to good medical services and the living situation is of a high standard.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.
Team Efficiency and Effectiveness
Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.
We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline ([اضغط هنا لمشاهدة البريد اﻹلكتروني]).
الصون والأخلاق
ميرسي كور تلتزم بضمان المعاملة اللائقة واحترام جميع الأفراد اللذين نتواصل معهم من خلال عملنا, سواء كانوا أعضاء الفريق أو أعضاء المجتمع أو المشاركين في البرامج أو غيرهم. نحن ملتزمون بالمبادئ الرئيسية المتعلقة بمنع الاستغلال والإساءة الجنسية التي وضعها الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة واللجنة الدائمة للتنسيق بين الوكالات الإنسانية (IASC)، وقد وقعنا على نظام الإفصاح المتبادل بين الجهات الفاعلة في حالة السلوك الغير اللائق. عند التقديم لهذا الدور، يؤكد المتقدم أنه لم ينتهك في السابق سياسة السلوك الجنسي، والاستغلال والإساءة جنسية، صون الأطفال، أو الاتجار بالبشر لأي جهة عمل. ميرسي كور لن تتسامح مع إساءة معاملة الأطفال أو الاستغلال الجنسي أو الإساءة أو التحرش من قبل أو بسبب أعضاء فريقنا. كجزء من التزامنا تجاه توفير بيئة عمل آمنة وشاملة, من المتوقع أن يتصرف أعضاء الفريق بطريقة مهنية, تحترم القوانين والعادات المحلية. والالتزام بسياسات وقيم مدونة قواعد السلوك الخاصة بمنظمة ميرسي كور في جميع الأوقات. كما يتطلب من جميع أعضاء الفريق إكمال دورات التعليم الإلكتروني الإلزامية لقواعد السلوك عند التوظيف وذلك بشكل سنوي.
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