Outreach & Press Officer

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Description

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• Contribute to the PR and communications strategy for IsDB to raise awareness about the organization in the regional markets and to engage key stakeholders.
• Support the creation of consistently high-quality content for IsDB’s external communications, adapting to and localizing the central messaging.
• Liaise closely with IsDB’s Communications and Outreach Department at the HQ to tailor content appropriately.
• Raise awareness about IsDB’s presence in regional and membership country media.
• Provide support with press conferences and other on-the-ground activity as required, for example around visits by the President and IsDB leadership.
• Help to build IsDB editorial relationships with influential regional media.
• Support IsDB HQ with media briefings as required, advising on local nuances and customs.
• Provide reactive support such as managing incoming enquiries and arranging interviews with IsDB spokespeople in regional markets, which may include issues and crisis communications.
• Securing extensive on-message coverage, by supporting external tours, placing opinion pieces, news stories and feature articles around IsDB’s key activities in regional markets.
• Share knowledge on the latest trends in PR and Communications management with colleagues in the Communications Division, IsDB and wider community.
• Keep abreast with the latest and best practices in the areas of PR and Communications management and implement the same in IsDB.

• Bachelor’s in Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a communications role for a global organization.
• Extensive experience of working on communications campaigns, with demonstrated measurable success.

• Good understanding of communications landscape in their region.
• Ability to work remotely to manage and co-ordinate regional activities.
• Outstanding communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of the regional landscape and news agenda including issues and sensitivities in the specific territory.
• Ability to measure and track regional performance based on agreed metrics.

• English  Mandatory
• Arabic  Preferred
• French Preferred

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