Communications Assistant (Arabic-English speaking)

About this role

This is a remote position.
This is a unique opportunity for an early-career communications assistant looking to build hands-on experience managing social media and digital content creation on human rights issues in the MENA region. The role requires autonomy, creativity and adaptability, and a passion for creating impactful messages to advocate for the respect of human rights in the MENA. Responsibilities :

• Social media management: Create, schedule and publish social media content across platforms (X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn); version content for different formats (stories, Reels, carousels); draft clear and engaging content in Arabic and English (and desirably French); monitor and grow engagement with online audiences.

• Website management: Regularly update our website with victims’ profiles, press releases, articles, legal resources and reports; ensure all pages are up to date; work closely with the team to ensure website content reflects our legal advocacy work.

• Content production and translation support: Assist with the production of communications materials including newsletters, articles, profiles of victims and survivors, and our annual report; coordinate with team members for case studies and testimonies; support multimedia content creation (graphics, short videos, infographics); support multilingual communications by translating and adapting materials between Arabic and English (and, when possible, French).

• Design and brand consistency: Create visual posts and infographics using graphic design tools; ensure all materials align with brand guidelines.

• Administrative support: Coordinate meetings and support the organization of public events; provide statistics for reporting purposes; support the dissemination of project communication materials.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in advancing human rights in the MENA region.

• University degree or diploma in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, international relations or a related field.

• Relevant professional experience; ideally in working in an NGO and/or on human rights issues.

• Excellent English and Arabic writing, editing and proofreading skills. Knowledge of French is a plus.

• Excellent knowledge and use of all social media platforms, including Instagram, X, Facebook and LinkedIn.

• Excellent graphic design skills, with proficiency in the use of design tools such as Canva. Short video-making and editing skills are desirable.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, ability to meet multiple deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Positive, can-do attitude; proactive, flexible and enthusiastic team player.

• Ability to handle confidential matters with professional discretion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Fully remote position, with flexibility to work from any location.

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in communications and digital advocacy on human rights issues in the MENA region.

• Exposure to the work of an organization engaged in legal advocacy and human rights documentation.

• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment.

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