The MYA Communication Officer will be responsible for implementing and running different files and activities related to MYA communication and related to young influencers following the indications of the MYA Programme Leader and the ALF Corporate Communication Manager. The MYA Communication Officer will lead and support social media outreach campaigns at the national and regional levels and identify opportunities for media coverage, partnerships, and participation in relevant events to enhance the project visibility to the public.
The MYA Communication Officer will also contribute to the development of work plans, budgets, internal procedures and processes, and ensure coordination with the different ALF Units and follow-up with external service providers and experts.
Key responsibilities:
- Implement the MYA Communication Strategy and ensure the correct and timely implementation of activities and related services and contracts, in accordance with the targets, outputs, outcomes and calendar concerning young influencers empowerment
- Develop and execute strategies to increase the visibility of the Programme
- Identify opportunities for media coverage, partnerships, and participation in relevant events to enhance the project visibility to the public
- Lead and support social media outreach campaigns at the national and regional levels
- Focus on shaping media narratives and enhancing outreach
- Develop engaging and creative communication messages for the different communication channels
- Elaborate comprehensive periodic reports -narrative and financial- and other formal documentation -calls, ToR, guidelines, templates, forms, assessments and other support tools
- Ensure close coordination and collaboration with the rest of the MYA team and with the different ALF Units
- Perform any other function related to the position requested by the hierarchy
Requisites:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline related to this position’s key responsibilities
- Minimum five years of proven experience in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field
- Proven experience in developing communication strategies, social media management and content creation
- Experience working with youth-led initiatives, NGOs, or international organisations
- Demonstrated success in outreach activities, engaging with diverse audiences, and building strategic partnerships
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Assets:
- Established relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers in the Euro Mediterranean region
- Background in advocacy and lobbying, demonstrating the ability to use communication as a tool to influence decision-makers and policies
- Proficiency in French & Arabic
How to apply
Link to apply: Mediterranean Youth in Action Communication Officer tendersglobal.net Anna Lindh Foundation
Interested candidates must complete and submit the form below in English only before February 24th , 2024, at 23.59 Central European Time (CET).
Candidates must upload a motivation letter of no more, nor less than two pages (Arial 11, simple space) and a detailed Curriculum vitae of no more than four pages, which has to follow the Europass template (https://europa.eu/europass/en), both in English only.
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Only complete applications, meeting the eligibility criteria and submitted before the deadline will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.