Job ID
50557
Job Title
Communication Officer
To work for
Action Against Hunger
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Journalism/Media - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Objective 1: To develop and implement an annual communication plan
-Coordinate and develop a communication plan as part of the advocacy strategy based on programmes’ requirements and field’s needs,.
-Prepare and implement a social media calendar
-Update ACF Syria communication plan, social media guidelines, calendar and communication working plans and any other relevant document
-Share innovative communication ideas,
-Work closely with Advocacy team to make sure gender equality, the Nexus approach and Advocacy messages are integrated in ACF communication products
Objective 2: To produce communication material
-Identify stories and content in collaboration with Program teams that showcase needs in Syria and support ACF’s advocacy strategy and communications objectives.
-Travel with ACF teams or local partners to program areas to gather content.
-Collect visual content as well as written (testimonies and stories) from field locations.
-Create compelling communications products funding visual and written content from ACF activities.
-Train programme staff and partners in basic communications skills (story gathering, case studies, photography, videography, etc.) and in responsible use of social media.
-Design and coordinate with programmatic and MEAL colleagues the collection of content for communication products, such as Situation Reports, Programme fact sheets, Country Brochure, etc.,
-Support to produce information management products, such as infographics.
-Any other media and communications related duties as may be assigned by the line manager from time to time.
Objective 3: Expand Mission Communications Outputs and Visibility
-Act as a focal point for ACF Branding Requirements and policies related to consent
-Develop social media products and manage their dissemination in coordination with ACF Mission in the region at HQ.
-Mainstream the use of social media among AAH staff in compliance with corporative policies and social media guidelines.
-Oversee consultants and designers as required including managing timelines, budget, and contracts to ensure deliverables are fulfilled in a timely manner.
-Provide Arabic written translation per request.
Objective 4: Coordination and collaboration among communications stakeholders
-Proactively manage planning and logistics for communications projects.
-Collaborate with Mission staff, HQ focal points, and the wider Action Against Hunger global network to ensure Action Against Hunger Syria’s perspective is proactively reflected in communications opportunities.
-Coordinate and develop a communication plan as part of the advocacy strategy based on programmes’ requirements and field’s needs,.
-Prepare and implement a social media calendar
-Update ACF Syria communication plan, social media guidelines, calendar and communication working plans and any other relevant document
-Share innovative communication ideas,
-Work closely with Advocacy team to make sure gender equality, the Nexus approach and Advocacy messages are integrated in ACF communication products
Objective 2: To produce communication material
-Identify stories and content in collaboration with Program teams that showcase needs in Syria and support ACF’s advocacy strategy and communications objectives.
-Travel with ACF teams or local partners to program areas to gather content.
-Collect visual content as well as written (testimonies and stories) from field locations.
-Create compelling communications products funding visual and written content from ACF activities.
-Train programme staff and partners in basic communications skills (story gathering, case studies, photography, videography, etc.) and in responsible use of social media.
-Design and coordinate with programmatic and MEAL colleagues the collection of content for communication products, such as Situation Reports, Programme fact sheets, Country Brochure, etc.,
-Support to produce information management products, such as infographics.
-Any other media and communications related duties as may be assigned by the line manager from time to time.
Objective 3: Expand Mission Communications Outputs and Visibility
-Act as a focal point for ACF Branding Requirements and policies related to consent
-Develop social media products and manage their dissemination in coordination with ACF Mission in the region at HQ.
-Mainstream the use of social media among AAH staff in compliance with corporative policies and social media guidelines.
-Oversee consultants and designers as required including managing timelines, budget, and contracts to ensure deliverables are fulfilled in a timely manner.
-Provide Arabic written translation per request.
Objective 4: Coordination and collaboration among communications stakeholders
-Proactively manage planning and logistics for communications projects.
-Collaborate with Mission staff, HQ focal points, and the wider Action Against Hunger global network to ensure Action Against Hunger Syria’s perspective is proactively reflected in communications opportunities.
Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in journalism or any other relevant field
-Previous experience in Journalism or in working with NGOs in a -Communications role is preferable
-2 years minimum experience working in a similar position.
-Visual Skills
-Microsoft Office, Good command of digital programs including, InDesign, and video editing, etc.
-Knowledge and familiarity with social media management are desirable.
-Previous experience in Journalism or in working with NGOs in a -Communications role is preferable
-2 years minimum experience working in a similar position.
-Visual Skills
-Microsoft Office, Good command of digital programs including, InDesign, and video editing, etc.
-Knowledge and familiarity with social media management are desirable.
Salary and Benefits
-Contract period: till 31 December 2026 renewable depending on fund & performance.
-Salary/benefits: According to Action Against Hunger's salary scale and terms and conditions.
-Duty station: Damascus.
-Applications will be assessed and vacancy might be closed before the end of the announcement as per qualifications availability.
- The organization is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Action Against Hunger implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.
-Salary/benefits: According to Action Against Hunger's salary scale and terms and conditions.
-Duty station: Damascus.
-Applications will be assessed and vacancy might be closed before the end of the announcement as per qualifications availability.
- The organization is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Action Against Hunger implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.
About us
An international Non-governmental, Neutral and independent Humanitarian Organization, which combat to deliver humanitarian assistance in the crises areas all over the world.
It has been working in Syria since 2009 with the Iraqi refugees and then in 2012 with the Syrian population affected by the current crises in the country.
It has been working in Syria since 2009 with the Iraqi refugees and then in 2012 with the Syrian population affected by the current crises in the country.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Aug 26, 2026
Expiry Date
Sep 25, 2026
CV Language
English
