The GIZ Jordan Country Office “Joint Delivery Unit” is seeking to hire a “Communication Specialist” based in Jordan- for full-time base employment.

Qualifications and specialist knowledge

• University Degree: A master’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, international relations, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience is also suitable.
• Relevant Experience: At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate communication, including social media management (LinkedIn), or content creation, preferably in the international development sector.
• LinkedIn Expertise: Demonstrated expertise and a strong track record in leveraging LinkedIn as a strategic platform for networking, brand building, and content distribution. Proficiency in utilizing analytics tools to track, analyse, and interpret metrics and insights, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous optimization of communication strategies.
• German is an asset

Specialist Knowledge

• Writing and Storytelling Skills: Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with a portfolio showcasing the ability to craft compelling narratives and create high-quality content tailored to LinkedIn's professional audience.
• Strategic Thinking and Alignment: Strategic mindset and ability to align communication measures with an overall communication strategy and within a corporate communication framework, ensuring that all communication activities contribute to GIZ Jordan's organizational goals and objectives.
• Collaborative Working Style: Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and partners to amplify messaging and achieve shared objectives of the organization.
• Innovation and Curiosity: Innovative mindset and adaptability to evolving trends and technologies in digital communication, with a commitment to exploring new approaches and strategies to enhance GIZ Jordan's presence and impact on LinkedIn.
• Analytical Proficiency: Proficiency in utilizing analytics tools to track, analyse, and interpret LinkedIn metrics and insights, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous optimization of communication measures.
• Cross-Cultural Competence: Understanding of cultural nuances and sensitivities, particularly within the Jordanian context, to adapt communication strategies to resonate with diverse audiences on LinkedIn.

Main Responsibilities

• Cooperate within the Networks and Communications Team: Collaborating with the selected communication experts on the further building and integration of the Networks and Communications Team as part of the joint delivery model.
• Refine and implement GIZ Jordan’s Communication Strategy: Refine and lead the execution of an integrated communication strategy across various channels, including LinkedIn, to support GIZ Jordan's organizational goals and objectives.
• Content Creation and Distribution: Co-Create and distribute compelling content across multiple channels, including social media platforms, websites, local media, and publications.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and target audiences.
• Analytics and Performance Measurement: Utilize analytics tools and performance metrics to track, analyze, and evaluate the effectiveness of communication initiatives.
• Brand Management and Reputation Building: Manage and enhance GIZ Jordan's brand identity and reputation through consistent messaging, visual branding, and proactive reputation management strategies.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams, project managers, technical experts, and external partners.
• Training and Capacity Building: Provide training, guidance, and support to team members and stakeholders on communication best practices, tools, and techniques to enhance overall communication capabilities and effectiveness.
• Innovation and Adaptation: Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in communication, proactively exploring innovative approaches and adapting strategies to meet evolving audience needs and communication challenges.

Where appropriate and reasonable, the position holder is willing to perform tasks outside the scope of the job description.

Only applications that include a response to the Challenge question in the cover letter will be considered.

Challenge question:

• "Imagine you are tasked with launching a new communication campaign on LinkedIn to highlight GIZ Jordan’s impact on sustainable development. In 200-300 words, outline your approach to creating compelling content that resonates with LinkedIn's professional audience, incorporating both storytelling and data-driven insights. Consider the Jordanian context and GIZ’s strategic goals in your response."

Emanating from GIZ’s role in enhancing and promoting the efficiency and competency of its political partners and entities and their respective employees, and in view of GIZ’s aim at maintaining and encouraging the stability of employment at its political partners and entities, this position will not be available to any official employee currently working at any of GIZ’s political partners, governmental ministry, department or entity, including any official employees who are on unpaid leave.

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Remuneration will be in accordance with the candidate's qualifications, experience, as well as the scope of responsibility of the job announced and in line with local standards.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

GIZ will send feedback only to the candidates that are shortlisted and interviewed.