Communication and Advocacy Officer – National Position

• Develop & manage MI Türkiye communication & advocacy plans.
• Advise & support MI partners on communication & advocacy.
• Draft project-based communication plans during proposal development.
• Gather success stories & media content aligned with communication plans.
• Collaborate with IMO to create reports & informational materials.
• Maintain & update MI Türkiye webpage with key information.
• Implement strategies to enhance MI’s visibility and participation in advocacy events.
• Track humanitarian information, share key findings with the MI team, and archive materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• 2 years’ experience in communication and advocacy roles, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in communication and advocacy.
• Fluency in English with excellent written communication skills, Arabic or Turkish is an advantage.

• A responsible and exciting job in a committed, international working environment.
• A well-equipped workplace in Gaziantep.
• A full-time position until the end of 2024 with the option of extension.
• Adequate compensation according to MI Salary Scale.

Malteser International is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

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