Job description

- Develop, manage and implement communication strategies for the Trust
- Plan and implement strategies, policies, procedures and programs in all areas/phases of Trust focus areas in coordination with other Divisions
- Develop relationships with media officials, contractors and advertising agencies
- Direct and supervise the operation and immediate reporting of the Division, inclusive of effective communication and fundraising activities
- Manage the creative and production aspects of information material; audiovisual, printed and electronic form
- Prepare and disseminate press releases and other news reports in coordination with Projects/ Divisions
- Circulate media news in local papers, magazines and relevant publications to ensure that employees are updated and constantly informed about the Trust visibility and coverage
- Ensure a primary focus on donors, private sector, foundations, and civil society, through establishing and maintaining contact and providing consistent delivery of targeted information..
- Take part in policy discussions with donors/recipients
- Explore and develop new partnerships to support the work of the Trust to foster broader understanding of traditional donors and partners, and to explore new opportunities for resource mobilization.
- Conceptualise, design and execute a public information programme and activities to advocate the Trust values, mission etc; design and implement community liaison activities, Oversee cooperation with development agencies, executing agencies, and other constituencies.
- Serve on task force or Ad Hoc Committees of appropriate partners;
- Provide advice and coaching to executives, management and staff on effective use of communication tools
- Prepare operational plans, input to annual budgets and outturns as part of the yearly operational and financial planning process
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and final reports as needed by donors/partners and the Board

Skills
- Superior presentation and networking skills
- Effective leadership, mentoring and coaching skills,
- Strong teambuilding and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical and planning skills, focusing on results
- Excellent problem solving skills with a “can do” approach
- Ability to work efficiently in a multitasking highly professional project-based environment
- Ability to facilitate and obtain input from all levels of management, stakeholders and influence effective results
- Sound financial ability (familiar with accounts and spreadsheets)
- Excellent command of Arabic and English (written, oral), any additional language would be an asset
- Computer skills (esp. MS Office applications)

Education
Master’s Degree in Journalism, Communication Arts, Media Studies or equivalent