About SCM:

The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) is an independent, non-governmental, and non-profit organisation registered in France in 2004, governed by a non-remunerated board. It has held a special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) since 2011.

SCM’s vision is for a world based on freedom, justice, and equality that respects personal dignity, human rights, and fundamental freedoms.

Vacancy details:

Job title: Communications Officer

Program/ Project/ Department: Policies, Advocacy and communication 

Positions available: 1 vacancy.

Duration of the contract: 12 months (including a 3-month probation period).

Application deadline: 08 August 2023.

Work Station: Remotely.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team and management to develop and implement an effective communications strategy.
• Manage SCM website and social media outlets, ensuring maximum visibility of the organization’s activities and achievements.
• Monitor SCM’s presence in the Media coverage and assess appropriate actions according to the communications strategy.
• Document website and SM outlets’ traffic and performance, in close coordination with the MEAL team.
• Maintain SCM contact database and updating when necessary.
• Manage several general inquiry email inboxes, ensuring all inquiries are answered or forwarded to the relevant department.
• Disseminate content on SCM website and social media outlets in addition to mailing lists when requested.
• Produce visual content in accordance with SCM’s visual standards and identity in cooperation with SCM’s designer.
• Ensure all SCM content aligns with the organization’s message and mission.
• Coordinate and develop publication campaigns for SCM studies/ reports with the relevant departments.
• Corroborate with policies, advocacy and communication department’s volunteers and interns.
• Hold the policies, advocacy and communication department’s trackers and internal documents and resources, ensuring they are up-to-date.
• Participate in communications-related bid analysis and rebranding process, providing technical expertise.
• Protect the confidentiality and privacy of beneficiaries in all cases and whatever the documents and data.
• Perform any other task assigned by the line manager.

Requirement, Skills, and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (Journalism, Communication or Political and Social Studies).
• Up to 3 years of experience in a similar position, NGO-context preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the main relevant technical areas: context-oriented interpersonal communication, informative and forward communication, integrated marketing communication (IMC), audiovisuals (photography, videography, sound, etc.), social media environments and developments, and creative and critical thinking.
• Proven previous experience in managing professional and organizational social media pages/ accounts AND utilizing common posting/ scheduling tools.
• Proven knowledge of using relevant softwares/ programs: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Premier.
• Proven previous experience in email marketing and communication and website management.
• Knowledge of using Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Strong skills in written and spoken English and Arabic.

How to apply:

• The CV must include contact information (telephone number, mail address), previous experiences with professional references, academic qualifications
• The CV must be in PDF format with the full name of the applicant in the title.
• Applications should be sent via email to: [email protected] with the name of the vacancy in the email subject.
• Any applications received after the deadline will be rejected.
• CVs will be reviewed after the deadline for submission, and only shortlisted will be called for interviews. We apologize for not sending replies to all.