Turkey: Advocacy Manager

General Task:

• To develop and implement a special strategic of advocacy department in accordance with the whole policy of ACU.
• To support ACU in the international community and maximize the implications of its activities in the media and among stakeholders and beneficiaries.
• To ensure that all communications, internal or external, support the image which ACU wants to show.

Job Description:

• Contribute in developing a new strategic for the communications, public relations and visual identity and with plans to implement it.
• Assist the management in the development of objectives, from the perspective of advocacy and communications, and drawing strategic plans and implementing policies when needed.
• Develop policies and procedures for advocacy dept. in ACU and ensure implementing and updating them if necessary.
• Contribute in the preparation of the budget for advocacy department. To update, and monitor the plan of the department.
• Suggest internal and external marketing campaigns for ACU, planning and participating in the implementation.
• Supervise on setting special strategies of media and relation offices.
• Define ACU and its coordinating role through media and meetings.
• Coordinate with the external agencies on the ongoing promotional campaigns.
• Developing the website.
• Planning and organizing the events and conferences which will be held inside of ACU.
• Attend the conferences and external activities.
• Prepare periodically reports about the department activities.
• Ensure that all ACU’s releases are issued in a manner consistent with its advocacy strategy and with the visual identity.
• Edit, screen, and oversee all organization communications to ensure maximum clarity, efficacy, and conformity with communications strategy.
• Develop relationships with international, regional, and local stakeholders
• Oversee and ensure all material necessary to engage with media, donors, governments, and local Syrians to determine best outreach methods and advocacy channels.
• Perform any task as required concerning advocacy.

Specifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Social Science or a related field, Master degree is preferable.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in campaigning, advocacy, or community outreach.
• Excellent English & Arabic skills, Turkish is preferable.
• Excellent computer skills (esp. MS Office applications)
• High organization and prioritization skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong knowledge of grammar, syntax, and persuasive writing
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and social skills
• Strong network of media, NGO, government, and/or donor contacts
• Experience in advocacy, public relations, communications, community organizing, or public outreach work
• Ability to multi-task and meet high-pressure demands and tight deadlines
• Ability to set high standards of performance; pursue aggressive goals and work hard to achieve them without close supervision
• Ability to manage a diverse team, coach, and lead by example
• Ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Basic understanding of web, social media, and online communication tools

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