ISLAMIC RELIEF KOSOVA

Location: Pristina

Reference no.: IR/RKS/16-2022 

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organization, serving humanity for over 38 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Islamic Relief Kosova is currently looking a candidate for the position of “Media & Communication Officer” to join our Team.

Job Responsibilities for Media & Communication Officer:

• Develop, write, edit, distribute content and communications materials, including content for social media, website, press releases, reports and other distribution channels that communicates the organization's activities
• Capture photos, videos of different projects and edit visual content for multiple platforms for the needs of the organization
• Monitor online and offline campaigns and report on results
• Manage the organization's social media profile and presence
• Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos and collate analytics and metrics
• Promote communications and marketing materials through appropriate social channels
• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the organization, and coordinate publicity events as required
• Ensure that all communications and marketing material aligns with brand standards
• Collaborate with staff and management to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience
• Make sure key messages are consistent with your business life strategies
• Promote additional projects to support new and existing campaigns launches
• Recommend creative ideas to exceed expectations of goals and objectives
• Other responsibilities related to the position.

REQUIRED:

Professional Qualifications

• Experience in a communications, photography or marketing role
• Familiarized with the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
• Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team
• Superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign, and Illustrator is an asset
• Understanding of communications, public relations and marketing best practices
• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts

Education Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Media or related .

Competencies

• Core Values (Required):
• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity
• Core Competencies (Required):
• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

Person specification

• It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief vision, mission and core values.

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRK’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are reliable, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s beliefs and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by filling out our Application form CLICK HERE and send it in PDF to HR email address: [email protected].

In your email subject, please write you name & surname and the job position you are applying for. For example: Name Surname – Media & Communication Officer

APPLICATION PROCEDURE!

• Interested applicants that possess the personal specifications mentioned above may apply from 02.08.2022 until 14.08.2022, at 16:00 pm.
• Please send your application before the deadline, as any late application will be refused.
• Submitting this application does not represent any responsibility on the organization of any kind, and the organization has the right to set standards as it deems appropriate for the job according to the information available about all applicants, and to select candidates who will attend a job interview from among the applicants in accordance with those standards.