مطلوب أخصائي إعلام واتصالات

الوصف الوظيفي:
A. Background
UCS is the first National Palestinian non-profit and independent union of non-governmental charitable and developmental societies that was established in Jerusalem in 1958. It strives to build an effective Palestinian civil society through advancing the Palestinian civil work in an institutionalized and democratic manner and according to good governance and accountability standards in order to contribute to national building and sustainable development. UCS aims mainly at empowering the Palestinian non-governmental organizations, developing their resources and advocating for their rights and causes. It also strives for supporting sectoral development priorities in the fields of social welfare, poverty reduction, health, education, childhood, women and youth empowerment, integration of the disabled people, elderly care, human development and demographic planning.

UCS, as the lead organization, together with a consortium of civil society organizations in East Jerusalem, is implementing the EU funded project “Civil Society Empowerment for Social Change in Jerusalem: Strengthening Grassroots Networks and Partnerships.” The project aims to reduce restrictions on civil society organizations in the Jerusalem Governorate and to strengthen their resilience, solidarity, and capacity to engage in governance and development.

The purpose of this assignment is to engage a highly skilled Media and Communications Specialist to design and execute integrated strategies that elevate the project’s public profile, expand outreach, ensure donor visibility, and foster meaningful stakeholder engagement. The Specialist will ensure consistent, accurate, and impactful messaging across all platforms in alignment with organizational and project objectives.

B. Objectives of the Assignment
The primary objective of this assignment is to recruit a highly skilled Media and Communications Specialist who will design, implement, and produce impactful content to amplify the project’s visibility. The Specialist will ensure full compliance with EU Visibility and Branding Guidelines across all relevant platforms and printed materials.

Serving as the strategic lead for all public-facing communications, the Specialist will bridge the gap between the project’s technical work and its audiences including policymakers, civil society, youth, and the general public. By leveraging data-driven storytelling, multimedia engagement, and EU-compliant branding, the Specialist will strengthen the project’s credibility, expand its reach, and enhance its influence, while promoting transparency, inclusivity, and measurable impact.

C. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities
The Media and Communications Specialist will lead and oversee the following strategic areas:

1. Communication and Content Development
1.1. Corporate Communications: Draft, edit, and produce high-quality communication materials, including press releases, media advisories, official statements, opinion editorials, success stories, human-interest features, speeches, and talking points in both Arabic and English.
1.2. Multimedia Content Production: Develop engaging written, visual, and multimedia content, including infographics, professional photography, short-form videos, reels.
1.3. Editorial Planning: Develop and maintain monthly digital content calendars for all active social media platforms and communication channels, ensuring consistent messaging, timely publication, and thematic coherence.
1.4. Ethical Field Documentation: Document community-based activities, beneficiary testimonials, and project milestones using rights-based, ethical storytelling approaches that promote gender equality, youth participation, inclusion, diversity, and human dignity.

2. Digital and Social Media Management
2.1. Platform Management: Manage, optimize, and grow the organization's official digital presence across Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and emerging platforms relevant to target audiences.
2.2. Cross-Platform Integration: Ensure seamless integration between social media platforms, project websites, blogs, online resource libraries, and advocacy landing pages.

3. Brand Identity, Visual Assets, and Quality Assurance
3.1. Visual Production Management: Oversee the conceptualization, design, technical preparation, production, quality assurance, and distribution of printed and branded visibility materials, including roll-up banners, brochures, factsheets, booklets, posters, and event materials.
3.2. Brand Consistency and Guidelines: Ensure all communication and visibility materials adhere to organizational branding standards, style guides, and donor-specific requirements.
3.3. Quality Control and Approval: Review and approve externally facing materials produced by project partners, consultants, co-applicants, and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to ensure consistency in messaging, tone, branding, visual identity, and factual accuracy.
3.4. Template Development: Develop standardized communication templates (presentations, reports, social media graphics, email signatures) to ensure brand coherence across the organization.

D. Deliverables and Timeline
1. Inception Report, including detailed work plan, methodology, stakeholder mapping, and communication audit Within 1 week of contract signing.
2. Monthly Digital Content Calendars (all platforms) Submitted by the 20th of the preceding month with the flexibility of revisions/ modifications according to UCS needs.
3. Press Releases, Media Kits, Fact Sheets, and Public Communication Materials As requested / ongoing.
4. Branded Visibility Materials (design files and final products). As requested, / ongoing
5. Monthly Media Performance and Analytics Reports By the 5th of the following month
6. Final Assignment Report, including achievements, impact assessment, lessons learned, recommendations, and comprehensive handover documentation . End of contract period

Assignment Duration:
The Specialist is anticipated to be conducted over a period of Seven months: Oct 2026-April 2027

متطلبات الوظيفة:
E. Required Qualifications and Experience
The selected Specialist must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Professional Experience:
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive professional experience in media relations, public relations, social media and digital marketing or related fields, preferably within international development, civil society, or digital rights sectors.

Technical Specialties:
• Demonstrated experience in developing communication content and campaigns related to digital literacy, online safety, digital rights, misinformation/disinformation, or digital competencies is highly desirable.

• Proven experience managing multi-platform digital campaigns with measurable impact.

Portfolio Requirement:
• Mandatory submission of a professional portfolio demonstrating previous work in creative design, multimedia production, copywriting, campaign development, and content strategy. Portfolio should include links to published content, campaign examples, and measurable results.
Educational Background:
• University degree (Bachelor's or higher) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Social Media Management, Graphic Design, Multimedia Production, Visual Arts, International Development, or a closely related field.

Language Proficiency:
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both Arabic and English are mandatory. Proficiency in additional languages is an asset.

Digital Platform Proficiency:
• Advanced proficiency in social media management and analytics tools, including but not limited to Meta Business Suite, Facebook Ads Manager, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, Tweet Deck, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, YouTube Studio, and TikTok Analytics.

Software and Technical Skills:
• Proficient in content creation and design software with strong practical experience.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro).
• Experienced with graphic design and animation tools for visual storytelling.
• Familiar with web technologies, such as basic HTML/CSS, CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal), and email marketing tools (Mailchimp, Constant Contact); proficiency in these areas is considered a strong asset.

Additional Competencies:
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working in cross-cultural environments and with diverse teams.
• Commitment to human rights, gender equality, and ethical communication practices.

Confidentiality and Ethics:
The Specialist will ensure the confidentiality of all information collected during the assignment. All data and copywriters must be solely under the name of UCS.
تفاصيل الوظيفة:
المسمى الوظيفي: Media and Communications Specialist
آخر موعد للتقديم: 21.09.2026.
المكان: القدس، بيت لحم
طبيعة العمل: عن بُعد ومن المكتب
نوع الوظيفة: العقود والاستشارات
المستوى المهني: متوسط الخبرة
الدرجة العلمية: البكالوريوس
الخبرة: 5 سنوات
التصنيف: التصميم الجرافيكي والحركي الصحافة والإعلام التسويق الرقمي: تحسين محركات البحث، البريد الإلكتروني، المحتوى
آلية التقديم:
Interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents:
• CV including full address, mobile number, email, and detailed work experience.
• Copy of university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Social Media Management, Graphic Design, Multimedia Production, Visual Arts, International Development, or a closely related field.
• Other professional certificates.
• Summary of relevant experience, along with links to social media accounts they have managed and samples of media content or posts they have created.

Applications must be submitted via e mail to: jobs@ucs-pal.org
Deadline for submission: 21 September 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
The Union of Charitable Societies – Jerusalem (UCS) is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women to apply.