January 2, 2019

December 27, 2018

Turkey

Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM)

Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) is an independent non-governmental non-profit organization. We seek to build a society that guarantees freedom of expression and belief, human rights and justice. Our vision is a democratic world based on freedom, equality and respect for human rights and dignity.

Journalists’ House Programme

Programme Officer

One

11 months

• • Assisting in the development of short and long-term plans for the programme and its activities; and monitoring progress, ensuring adherence and evaluating performance
  • Assisting in the implementation of goals and activities of the programme in collaboration with the Programme Manager
  • Drafting periodic internal and external reports pertaining to the Journalist’s House Programme and its activities
  • Supporting database update which includes target audience, beneficiaries, prospect information and mailing list
  • Translating from Arabic to English and vice versa (oral and written) and maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible
  • Organising and establishing meetings/events on a regular basis with designated individuals to foster good relationships
  • Liaising with partners, funders, local media and other stakeholders to explain and promote the programme and its activities
  • Maintaining budget and tracking expenditures/transactions
  • Accurately documenting mailings, information and other data related to work
  • Acting as a focal point for SCM and maintaining good relations with local entities, media, civil society members, and NGOs.
  • Adhering to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations
  • Maintaining safe working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Preserving and protecting beneficiary confidentiality in all situations and concerning all documentation
  • Sharing knowledge and providing guidance to other members of the staff, and training and supervising new and junior staff under their supervision.

• Fluent in Arabic and English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Proven experience as a programme officer or other relevant position
• Knowledge of program management and development procedures
• Knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping, and reporting
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to work with diverse and multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and efficient
• Be very familiar with changes and influential players in the Syrian context on the local and national level, particularly local media and human rights work environments.

• The CV must include contact information (telephone number, Skype address), previous experiences with professional references, academic qualifications.
• Please add references
• CV must be in PDF with the full name of the applicant in the title
• Send your applications to [email protected] please add (Journalists’ House Programme Officer) in the subject of your email
• Any application received after the deadline will be rejected.