(Offre en anglais) Search of Common Ground recrute un(e) “Media Assistant – Media for Social Change” عودة إلى الفرص

We are Searchers.
We are over 800 strong worldwide. We believe in our mission to end violent conflict.
It’s our purpose- our call to action.

A Searcher understands our vision of a world where:

Differences stimulate social progress, rather than precipitate violence

Respect for and cooperation with those we disagree with is considered the norm

A Searcher is a dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate individual, committed to our values. Shared Humanity. Empathy. Impartiality. Inclusivity. Courage. Hope. Humility. Audacity.

With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, we implement projects from 55 offices in 34 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. You will be joining other highly motivated Searchers with a good team spirit and through commitment and dedication, have opportunities to grow.

Search in Tunisia

SFCG’s mission in Tunisia is to promote the culture of dialogue and diversity through the involvement of all parts of society while building their capacities. SFCG works in Tunisia to help members of Tunisian society to address conflicts and differences constructively through cooperation and dialogue. SFCG-Tunisia works across multiple channels, mainly with youth, CSOs, media actors, security forces, and local authorities to build the capacity of individuals and institutions to address challenges including differences and acting on common points. Through this approach and partnerships, SFCG-Tunisia has four main strategic objectives: (i) Promoting Peace Education; (ii) Fostering non-violent social dialogue; (iii) Enhancing participatory and inclusive governance; and (vi) Transforming Violent Extremism in Tunisia. More information about our Tunisia program can be found here.

We are searching for…

Search-Tunisia is looking to recruit a Media Assistant for a new, exciting project that leverages mass media to promote democratic consolidation and youth leadership. Search strongly believes that fostering youth engagement in the political sphere holds the potential to develop a lifelong engagement in the democratic process and sustain Tunisia’s democratic transition. Based on this belief, Search and its production partner Ma’an network will produce a reality television program to increase young women and men’s interest in constructively participating in politics, peacefully engaging with their national and local governments, and improving mutual understanding and trust, ultimately contributing to higher youth turnout in the 2019 elections in Tunisia.

Your contribution

The Media Assistant will provide both administrative and creative support to our media operations primarily by following closely the Project Manager in day-today activities regarding content production and external communications tasks. The Media Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Administrative tasks

• Assist the Project Manager in designing new communication plans for the project and develop new project promotion and visibility initiatives, in line with our global marketing and branding strategy
• Assist the Project Manager with media activity reports and contribute to the media component of the quarterly narrative reports for donors, in compliance with Search and donor requirements and in collaboration with Search’s MENA regional team and HQ
• Lead on outreach to, identification of, and coordination with media partners
• Track social media statistics and work closely with M&E officer to analyze information and offer recommendations.
• Liaise with Project Assistant and Production Coordinator to prepare logistics for Media & Production activities logistics.
• Coordinate closely with local Production Company and Media representatives.
• Ensuring and managing the information security and confidentiality aspects of the content as well as the intellectual property rights of the content and product of SFCG

Content creation

• Prepare articles, blog posts, press releases, short films, and other publications.
• Co-produce success stories, articles, and in-depth analysis of events related to the project, using the Common Ground approach.
• Collaborate with the Team to produce Social media content.
• Adapt content to different social media platforms.
• Co-manage social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram) of the project.
• Coordinate closely with team members and partners working on the project to develop appropriate content and means of communication.
• Track schedules of project activities, noting relevant opportunities for communication and external visibility
• Participate in the design and development of the social media component in the Project.
• Watch over the current social media trends and propose amendments accordingly.
• Report and analyze social media activities

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties

Please note that:

• This position is available immediately.
• Women are particularly encouraged to apply
• This post is open to Tunisian nationals only

Duration:

initial 5-month contract (CDD), renewable, with start date on early October, 2019.