Position:               Strategic Messaging and Communications Specialist

Type of Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term contract

Project                 Youth Grow Activity

Reports to:          Deputy Chief of Party

Location:    Amman, Jordan with 70 % of time in the field

Closing Date June 16,2026

BACKGROUND:

Q2IMPACT, a QED Group company, brings over 25 years of expertise in data-driven, impact-focused solutions at the intersection of development, diplomacy, and defense. Evolving with global priorities, Q2IMPACT blends its rich legacy in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), data analytics; systems strengthening, and adaptive programming with a renewed focus on strategic relevance, economic growth, and national security. Q2IMPACT is the Prime Subrecipient under the USG-funded Youth Grow Activity (YGA) under Agreement No. 72027823CA00003.

Launched in 2023, Youth Grow Activity (YGA) a five-year US Government (USG)-funded Activity implemented by Q2IMPACT and partners in direct partnership with the Government of Jordan. YGA is a strategic investment in Jordan's workforce, stability, and long-term economic self-reliance, upskilling Jordanian youth and connecting them to opportunities while strengthening the governmental and national institutions strategies and institutional capacities that promote national peace, security and stability. YGA’s workforce development efforts are tied directly to Jordan's major infrastructure projects in water and energy that require a skilled national workforce to build and operate them.

YGA's primary target population is youth in Jordan aged 10 to 29, reached through Ministry of Youth centers and partner institutions operating across all 12 of Jordan's governorates: Mafraq, Irbid, Ajloun, Jerash, Balqa, Amman, Zarqa, Madaba, Karak, Tafilah, Ma'an, and Aqaba.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Specialist will lead the design, development, implementation, and continuous refinement of YGA's strategic messaging framework. The position is responsible for ensuring that all internal and external communications consistently reflect YGA's core narrative, strategic objectives, and audience-specific messaging priorities.

The Communications Specialist will serve as the central focal point for message development, strategic communications planning, content production, stakeholder engagement, media relations, and brand management. The role requires translating complex programmatic achievements into compelling, evidence-based narratives tailored to diverse audiences, including government institutions, donors, youth, private sector partners, media, and international stakeholders.

ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Communications Specialist will support the development of high-quality communications, reporting, and visual products for the Youth Grow Activity (YGA). The Communications Specialist will work closely with YGA’s technical team to develop and professionally write, edit, and format reports, success stories, case studies, press releases, videos, infographics, and other communications deliverables that highlight the project's impact, achievements, and lessons learned. S/he will draft social media content and ensure that U.S. Government (USG) Branding and Marking requirements are consistently upheld across all communications products.

The Communications Specialist will frequently travel to the field (at least 70% of time) to collect professional photographs and videos, conduct interviews, and document YGA interventions and success stories for use in reports, donor deliverables, and other communications materials. S/he will produce high-quality videos, create innovative digital and multimedia products, and design print and promotional materials for project activities and events.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent English and Arabic writing, editing, and communication skills, including the ability to produce professional-quality reports and translate complex technical information into clear, compelling, and audience-friendly content. S/he will demonstrate strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other relevant design and multimedia software; a creative eye for branding and visual storytelling; and excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and stakeholders across Jordan.

• Lead the implementation and institutionalization of YGA's communications and messaging framework across all program activities.
• Serve as the custodian of YGA's core narrative, key message pillars, approved language framework, and audience-specific messaging.
• Ensure all communications products align with YGA's strategic positioning and approved messaging architecture.
• Develop and maintain message maps, talking points, key narratives, FAQs, and communications toolkits.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic communications opportunities and risks.
• Establish communications objectives, performance indicators, and measurement frameworks.
• Design and execute annual and quarterly communications plans aligned with YGA priorities and targeting main YGA audience including USG/US Embassy in Amman, Government of Jordan and Youth needs
• Identify opportunities to amplify program achievements through strategic storytelling and visibility initiatives.
• Develop and support the production of printing materials such as promotional posters (flyers, brochures, roll-ups, banners, fact sheets),  success stories, press releases, Program briefs , Website and social media content, Speeches and remarks multimedia products, and other communications materials that highlight YGA's impact, innovation, and achievements.
• Design, format, and review project reports, including bi-weekly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports, Donor and stakeholder updates ensuring professional presentation and compliance with project branding requirements. Enrich YGA deliverables with value-adding graphic designs
• Lead management of YGA's digital communications platforms. Support the planning, development, scheduling, and monitoring of social media content across project platforms.
• Travel to the field to support the implementation of field activities and take professional photos and videos as required. All photos must follow the USG/Q2Impact photography guidelines.
• Assemble raw footage and perform professional editing using software such as Adobe Premiere Pro to create the final deliverable.
• Record individual video and audio interviews required for developing success stories.
• Maintain a library of all pictures and videos, organized by date and location.
• Create custom innovative digital and multimedia products using a variety of tools and software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
• Assist in the development of project campaign themes and various media material for publication and distribution through various channels.
• Provide English/Arabic translation and vice versa when needed, i.e. English subtitles for in-house produced project videos.
• Build the capacity of technical teams to communicate results effectively and Create templates, guidance notes, and communication resources for staff and partners.
• Transform technical program information into compelling and audience-relevant narratives, ensure all content highlights measurable results, impact, and strategic outcomes and in compliance with USG Branding and Marking requirements.
• Coordinate communications activities with government counterparts, implementing partners, and donor representatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with media representatives, communication focal points, and strategic partners
• Track and archive communications outputs and maintain communications performance records and metrics.
• Any other tasks requested by YGA’s Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).

Minimum Education, Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, media, journalism, languages, or any other related field is required.
• Portfolio of professional work that demonstrates consistent, high-quality social media content creation, graphic design, data visualization, photography, videography and audio recording abilities is preferable.
• Minimum Seven (7) years of professional experience in communications, media, public relations, journalism, or related fields. At least three (4) years of experience supporting communications activities for international development and/or humanitarian programs implemented by INGOs, preferably under U.S. Government-funded projects.
• Excellent English and Arabic writing and communications skills are required.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills in English.
• Proficiency in design/production software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, any other software).
• Demonstrated experience in professional photography, videography, video editing, and multimedia storytelling.
• Ability to translate complex data and analysis into digestible resources and compelling visual products for a diverse audience is required.
• In-depth knowledge of video production processes and activities.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office and managing social media platforms.
• High level of creativity and initiative.
• Ability to develop high-quality communications products under tight deadlines, from concept development through final delivery.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to YGA field assignments.

Frequent travel to the field (all 12 governorates of Jordan) is expected, at least 70% of working days.

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO:

YGA’s DCOP

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH:

YGA’s COP, DCOP, technical team, MEAL team and external stakeholders as required.