[HR Islamic Relief Albania]

Tirane

Nr. Njesia - Zona me e afert?

11 Laprake | Spitali ushtarak | Dogana

Tipi

1. me orar te plote

Fusha | Profili i punes

1. Supervizor

Gjuha

1. anglisht

Eksperienca

vetem me eksperience

Vacancy Announcement​

Islamic Relief Albania is seeking to hire a Media & Communications Officer to join our team.
JOB TITLE: Media & Communication Officer
DEPARTEMENT: Media & Communication
BASE LOCATION: Tirana, Albania
CONTRACT DURATION: One year with possibility extension
ORGANIZATION
Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities – regardless of race, religion or gender. Islamic Relief has been active in The Republic of Albania since 1991, IR Albania office started officially its operation in Albania in 1994. IRA implements its projects through regional field offices. Our office deal with our three main programs of Orphan Welfare, Emergency, Relief Programs and Development Projects. Our operations are implemented all Albania Country.
For more information please visit our website: https://islamic-relief.org
Summary:
The Media & Communications officer disseminates information of general and newsworthy interest to the news media, public officials and the general public. The officer performs communications, operations, and public relations duties and tasks specific to the position.
Objectives:

• To positively promote the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief Albania
• To achieve coverage of IRA & its concerns across a range of media and general public.
• To cultivate IRA’s links with the media.

Specific Tasks

• To co-ordinate the dissemination of information from IRA
• Write press releases under general supervision of Fundraising & Programs.
• Develop, write, edit, distribute content and communications materials, including content for social media, website, press releases, reports and other distribution channels that communicates the organization's activities
• Capture photos, videos of different projects and edit visual content for multiple platforms for the needs of the organization
• Ensure that all communications and marketing material aligns with brand standards
• Use all relevant new media opportunities to proactively disseminate the work of IRA
• Responding promptly and efficiently to media enquiries
• Proactively identify and map opportunities for promoting IRA’s campaigns and projects work in the media
• Strategic planning of media work (with Fundraising & Programs)
• Manage the IRA’s media database
• Plan specific media events, press conferences and photo calls to gain coverage for IRA issues
• All other reasonable tasks as directed by the Head of Fundraising and IRW Media Division.
• Ensuring the provision of all visibility requirements in the field.
• To coordinate the design & print promotional material such brochures, calendars etc.
• To coordinate the production of various promotional videos on behalf of IRA.
• Maintain the archives of news on IRA & video material from HQ.

REQUIRED:
Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor / Master Degree in Mass communication/Journalism or Media studies
• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience in media relations and all Experience of working in a creative public relations or marketing role would be an added advantage.
• Proven ability to achieve coverage of issues and experts.
• Proven ability to develop good content aspects of communications work.

Languages
Very good written Albanian. Spoken and written English is required.
Professional Qualifications

• Experience in a communications, photography or marketing role
• Familiarized with the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
• Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team
• Superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign, and Illustrator is an asset
• Understanding of communications, public relations and marketing best practices
• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRA’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please send your application.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• receipt of satisfactory references

Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRA is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRA engages. IRA expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRA also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CVs in English to info@islamicrelief.al
by February 9[SUP]th[/SUP], 2023.
Please rename your application file before sending with your name and the position that you are applying for: Example: Name Surname – Media & Communication Officer
If you have any query about application please send it to info@islamicrelief.al or call: +355676007676
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Islamic Relief Albania – Address: Street “Gjergj Legisi”, Vila Nr.90, pranë Kolegjit Akademia e Biznesit, Laprakë, Tiranë.