Job Overview:

The Media, Outreach, and Advocacy Coordinator will play a crucial role in advancing the organization's mission through strategic media outreach, digital advocacy, and public engagement. This individual will focus on amplifying the organization’s message, managing social media platforms, creating convincing short video content, and leading advocacy efforts to increase visibility for key campaigns. The role requires a dynamic, creative individual with strong media skills and a passion for social justice and community-driven causes.

Key Responsibilities:

Media Relations & Outreach

• Develop and execute media strategy to increase coverage in local, national, and nternational outlets.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and influencers.
• Develop and lead digital advocacy strategies & draft press releases to support the organization’s policy and programmatic goals.
• rack & monitor social media coverage to refine strategies and optimize performance, and report on outreach impact.

Social Media Management:

• Manage and create content for the organization’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Engage with online communities, fostering conversations and increasing follower engagement.
• Plan, produce, and edit multimedia content (videos, infographics, etc.) that highlight the organization’s work, impact stories, and advocacy campaigns tailored for different platforms and audiences.
• Collaborate with program teams to document fieldwork, interviews, and key events for media coverage.
• Ensure consistency of messaging and brand identity across all digital content.

Advocacy Work:

• Participate in designing Advocacy Campaigns.
• Coordinate public campaigns to mobilize supporters, raise awareness, and advocate for change on key issues.
• Work closely with partners, coalitions, and grassroots groups to amplify collective advocacy efforts.
• Prepare advocacy materials such as factsheets, reports, and action alerts to support external communication efforts.

Reporting & Evaluation

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of media and advocacy efforts.
• Compile regular reports on media reach, social media performance, and advocacy outcomes.
• Make recommendations for improving outreach and advocacy strategies based on data-driven insights.

Qualifications &Skills:

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Media Studies, Journalism, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3+ years of professional experience in media, communications, or human rights advocacy roles, preferably within the NGO & humanitarian sector.

Social Media Expertise:

• Proven experience managing social media platforms, including content creation, engagement strategies, and analytics.

Video Production Skills:

• Proficiency in latest video editing software and experience creating short-form videos for advocacy purposes.

Media Relations:

• Strong understanding of media environment, with a network of press contacts and a track record of securing media coverage.

Advocacy Skills:

• Experience in organizing digital advocacy campaigns, mobilizing supporters, and working with diverse stakeholders.

Writing &Communication:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic & English, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and translate ideas into engaging content.

Project Management:

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Passion for Social Justice:

• Deep commitment to MA’AN’s mission and to advancing equity and human rights through advocacy.

Preferred:

• Experience working with graphic design tools for creating visual content

To Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via the "APPLY NOW" button above.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

MA’AN Development Center is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply for all positions. MA’AN has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and violation against Children, Protection is everyone’s responsibility based on MA’AN policies and regulations.

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