Country: Turkey
Closing date: 30 May 2018
Communication Coordinator for MENA region will be responsible for managing all communications concerning our Dynamic Futures programme which provides higher education scholarships to (Syrian) refugees. And as such the Communication Coordinator works closely with the local SPARK offices in the region (Lebanon, Jordan, KR-I).
As Communication Coordinator MENA you are the first contact person for our donor and our offices in the MENA region. Together with our donor you will develop a communication strategy and plan, and implement it in collaboration with SPARK staff in the country offices – and in close contact with headquarters in Amsterdam. In line with donor demands, it will be your goal to set up both internal and external communications in this region, to increase visibility of SPARK and our donor – and to tell the stories of the refugees in this part of the world.
We expect our communications coordinator to be knowledgeable and experienced in communication strategies, event organising, public relations and online media (social and website). Your writing skills in English and Arab need to be excellent. And we expect you to be flexible and a team worker.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
The responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement communication plan for Dynamic Futures
- Coordinate and manage SPARK communication in MENA region (in close collaboration with headquarters in Amsterdam)
- Social media (promotion, increase interactivity, storytelling)
- Website (edit, increase traffic, support registration)
- Collection of stories (in order to use them for comms)
- Provide communications about events, conference and other SPARK activities
- Develop network of journalists
- Contact with donor(s)
- Contact with SPARK staff
Requirements and Skills
- BA or MA degree (or other relevant education)
- Excellent English and Arab language skills
- Proven editing and writing skills
- Journalistic skills: not afraid of picking up the phone and giving someone a call
- Social media knowledge and experience are essential; in particular, digital advocacy
- Familiarity with Google Drive/Docs/Analytics/SEO/Ad words etc.
- Experienced with Word Press and Mail Chimp (basic knowledge of html preferred)
- Experience with graphic design preferred
- Good communication and social skills and the ability to work in a multicultural setting
- Proven organisational skills and the ability to work independently
- Turkish citizens only
SPARK Offers
- Remuneration based on experience between 1.400 EUR – 1.800 EUR net per month;
- International working experience;
- Dynamic and inspiring environment;
- Opportunity to take initiative and realise your ideas and plans;
- Full-time contract.
About SPARK
SPARK develops higher education and entrepreneurship to empower young, ambitious people to lead their fragile and conflict-affected societies into prosperity. SPARK is a dynamic and growing, international not-for-profit development organisation with 80+ staff members, in more than 14 offices around the world. SPARK supports refugees in the Middle-East by providing them with scholarships in universities and higher education institutions in the region. SPARK also supports young entrepreneurs in fragile states, to start or grow their own businesses.
How to apply:
If you have any questions regarding SPARK or the position, please visit our website www.spark-online.org or call +31 20 753 0311, with Reference: Communication Coordinator MENA region Turkey.
If you are interested, please apply with your motivation letter and your CV (both in English) on https://vacancy.spark-online.org. The deadline for application is on the 30 May 2018. Reference: Communication Coordinator MENA region Turkey. Please include two references in your application (phone number and email) which we can contact during the selection process.
All applications will be assessed on rolling basis; interviews can therefore take place before the application deadline. However, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to every applicant. There may be a delay between the deadline and the moment we contact selected applicants.
If you have not received a reply we regret to inform that we have continued with other candidates.
