مطلوب منسق الإعلام والاتصالات الرقمية

الوصف الوظيفي:
Media and Digital Communications Coordinator

Position Purpose
The Media and Digital Communications Coordinator will play a central role in implementing APLA’s communication and visibility agenda. The position focuses on strengthening APLA’s institutional voice, ensuring coherent and high-quality messaging across all platforms, and highlighting the role of Palestinian Local Government Units (LGUs) at national and international levels.

The Coordinator will manage APLA’s digital presence, lead the production of media and communication materials, support advocacy and visibility campaigns, and ensure that APLA’s work, programs, and municipal stories are communicated in a professional, strategic, and consistent way to LGUs, partners, and the wider public.

APLA Background
Established in 1997, APLA is an independent institution that brings together all LGUs. APLA is mandated with representing the collective interests of LGUs, providing lobbying and advocacy in support of LGU capacities, and facilitating the exchange of information and best practices among LGUs. APLA further serves as a channel of dialogue between the central government and LGUs across Palestine with a view to enabling them to provided better services to Palestinian citizens. To this avail, APLA defends the rights of and represents LGUs at all national, regional, and international levels.

Program Background

APLA’s Communication and Advocacy Program is a cross-cutting framework that supports the APLA’s strategic priorities by:
(1) positioning Palestinian LGUs as key actors in development and resilience;
(2) promoting evidence-based advocacy and municipal narratives;
(3) enhancing APLA’s visibility as the representative voice of local government in Palestine;
(4) and ensuring that information on LGU challenges, achievements, and initiatives is communicated clearly to decision-makers, partners, and the public.

The Program combines institutional communication, digital outreach, media relations, storytelling, and campaign-based advocacy to support LGUs, defend their interests, and highlight their contribution to sustainable development and local democracy.

Key Responsibilities
Manage and update APLA’s digital communication channels, including the website, social media platforms, and other online tools, ensuring regular, accurate, and consistent content.
Develop and implement APLA’s digital content plans and schedules in line with the Communication and Advocacy Program and institutional priorities.
Draft, edit, and produce communication materials in Arabic and English, including news updates, social media posts, web content, newsletters, video scripts, talking points, and feature stories on LGUs and APLA programs.
Ensure full and consistent application of APLA’s visual identity and branding guidelines across all digital and printed communication products.
Coordinate the design and production of multimedia materials (videos, infographics, web visuals, digital brochures, factsheets) in collaboration with designers, media suppliers, and internal teams.
Support the planning and implementation of communication and visibility campaigns that promote APLA’s achievements, programs, and advocacy messages, including campaign concepts, messaging, and rollout plans.
Cover APLA activities (meetings, missions, conferences, field visits) from a communication perspective by preparing summaries, drafting posts and news items, and coordinating visual documentation.
Support media relations by preparing press releases, media advisories, press kits, and short background notes, and by maintaining updated media contact lists.
Contribute to the preparation of institutional publications such as APLA’s annual report, thematic reports, and digital magazines by providing content, editing, and layout support.
Coordinate with APLA departments to collect stories, data, and updates from programs and projects and translate them into clear communication products.
Provide basic guidance and support to LGUs on communication-related initiatives when required, including input to joint campaigns, visibility requirements, and success-story documentation.
Maintain organized archives of communication materials, visual assets, templates, and campaign documentation for institutional use.
Conduct on-site photography and videography during APLA activities, field visits, conferences, and municipal engagements.
Perform basic video editing and light graphic design to prepare social media materials, short clips, and simple infographics in line with APLA’s branding.
Perform any other communication-related duties as required to support APLA’s mandate and strategic priorities.
متطلبات الوظيفة:
Reporting requirements
The Media and Digital Communications Coordinator will report on a day-to-day basis to the Communication and Advocacy Officer.

Minimum qualifications Qualifications and experiences:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media, Journalism, Digital Media, Public Relations, or related fields.
3–5 years of experience in communication, media production, or digital content management.
Experience with NGOs, development programs, or municipal institutions is an asset.

Skills
Strong writing and editing skills in Arabic and English.
Proficiency in photography (events, field visits, portraits, documentation).
Basic skills in video editing (e.g., CapCut, Premiere Rush, or similar tools).
Ability to produce simple designs, social media visuals, and infographics (Canva, Illustrator basics, or equivalent).
Strong understanding of digital communication trends, audience engagement, and online content strategy.
High accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to multitask under tight deadlines.
Familiarity with branding principles and maintaining consistent visual identity.
Proficiency in MS Office and virtual communication platforms.
Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic, multi-departmental environment.
تفاصيل الوظيفة:
المسمى الوظيفي: Media and Digital Communications Coordinator
آخر موعد للتقديم: 14.12.2025.
المكان: رام الله والبيرة
طبيعة العمل: مكتبي أو ميداني (مقر العمل)
نوع الوظيفة: دوام كامل
المستوى المهني: متوسط الخبرة
الراتب: 1000$
الدرجة العلمية: البكالوريوس
الخبرة: 4 سنوات
التصنيف: العلاقات العامة الصحافة والإعلام التسويق الرقمي: تحسين محركات البحث، البريد الإلكتروني، المحتوى
آلية التقديم:
Qualified candidates should send the most recent resume, including three professional references, and a cover letter detailing their interest for this position to the email address: hr@apla.ps, indicating the position title (Media and Digital Communications Coordinator) in the email subject line.

Deadline for submitting resumes with cover letters: Sunday 14 December 2025.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

“APLA is an equal opportunities employer”