COMMUNICATION OFFICER TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT UNIT

Client of Tawzef

Job Description

Duration of Assignment:

From contract signature until 31 December 2026, with possible extension

Initial Date: 10th – 20th February 2026 (Provisional date)

Contract Type: Full-Time Contract

2. Duties and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will contribute to the proper implementation of the communication and visibility of the Programme and potentially other initiatives of the Organization. This includes reporting and maintaining external relations with the EU and various beneficiaries/stakeholders.

The Communication Officer will:

Report to the Team Leader of the Programme

Coordinate with the Financial and Administrative Coordinator

Work under the supervision of the Head of the Organization

The Officer will be directly responsible for:

Elaborating ad hoc communication tools and promoting actions to reinforce visibility for the Communication Unit.

Implementing the communication and visibility strategy in coordination with Programme personnel and in accordance with the Communication and Visibility Plan.

Building and maintaining partnerships and ensuring collaboration with communication and public information officers of relevant authorities to ensure alignment in strategic communications.

Preparing visibility materials under the supervision of the Team Leader to disseminate and strengthen Programme visibility.

Leading the graphic design, development, editing, production, proofreading, and dissemination of communication and visibility materials (ready-to-print versions), including:

Publications

Event proceedings

Presentations

Reports

Toolkits

Manuals

Briefs

Newsletters

Brochures

Factsheets

Infographics

Posters

Banners

E-media content

Managing and improving social media platforms (website page, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) in collaboration with the Organization Communication Unit.

Leading the organization of Programme-related events and meetings.

Creating synergies between Programme visibility actions and related communication plans/platforms of the Organization Communication Unit.

Supporting the monitoring and implementation of the communication and visibility contract signed by the PMU with a local communication agency and/or its deliverables.

Collaborating with the Programme Team Leader and Financial Administrative Coordinator on financial and administrative tasks related to communication and visibility.

Performing any other duties requested by the Team Leader of the Programme and PMU staff.

Requirements

3. Essential Requirements

3.1 Education Background

Bachelor’s/University degree in:

Communication Studies

Journalism

Marketing

International Relations

Political and Social Sciences

International Development

Other degrees may be accepted if supported by relevant professional experience.

3.2 Language Skills

Arabic: Native speaker

English: Very good command (both written and spoken), minimum B2 European Level

3.3 Experience and Competencies

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in:

Communication

Visibility

Graphic design

Reporting

External relations functions

(including audio-visual materials, social media platforms, editing, publication, dissemination)

Proficient in using:

Microsoft Office programs

Adobe Acrobat

Photoshop

Canva

Spreadsheets

Email (Outlook)

Internet tools

Strong teamwork and team-building attitude

Strategic and effective communication skills

Willingness to actively participate in PMU programme activities beyond ToR tasks

4. Preferred Requirements

The following will be considered an advantage:

Higher academic qualifications beyond the minimum required

Diplomas and certificates in communication in addition to essential education requirements

Previous experience in EU-funded projects or EU coordination mechanisms

Relevant professional experience with Italian or international organizations (UN, EU)