- Position title: "Mo.S.Ca.Clim Kairouan" Program Communication Manager
- Type of work: Full time
- Contract start date: When recruited
- Duration of the contract: 1 year (renewable*)
- Location: The international Monastir agency dedicated to the fields of education and cultural relations (**).
BACKGROUND
The Tunisian Institute for Peace and Conflicts Studies (TIPCS) is a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit and a non-governmental civil society organization, under Tunisian law. The TIPCS is a think-do tank that promotes peace and conflict studies, peaceful alternatives to conflict and peace efforts in the nation.
Since 2016, TIPCS has been building trust in the southern shore of the Mediterranean sea, strengthening youth involvement within the decision making process and post Arab revolutions structural reforms. TIPCS has been working with key partners to resolve real conflict issues and present solutions based on dialogue. We believe that even if conflicts are inevitable, collateral damage can be limited and even controlled through educational activities and the dissemination of the culture of peace.
The TIPCS, by advancing integrated and local solutions, varies its staff, which includes experts in the fields of health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, etc., a unique blend of capabilities to meet today's interrelated development challenges.
TIPCS is currently offering a full-time "Mo.S.Ca.Clim Kairouan" Program Communication Manager position, to design and implement a project communications and social media strategy.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting directly to the "Mo.S.Ca.Clim Kairouan" Program Manager, the "Mo.S.Ca.Clim Kairouan" Program Communication Manager will be responsible for: - Communication strategy : - Develop, update and implement effective communication and social media strategies as well as other public relations activities that lead to positive perceptions and greater visibility of TIPCS "Mo.S.Ca.Clim Kairouan" program and its activities; - Collaborate with the relevant departments, headquarters and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to publicize TIPCS "Mo.S.Ca.Clim Kairouan" program and its activities; - Develop mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of TIPCS's "Mo.S.Ca.Clim Kairouan" program communication and public relations initiatives.
- External communication, Media relations and events:
- Propose, co-write and distribute press releases and other TIPCS positions (via the media, the TIPCS site, social networks, etc.), as well as all other relevant productions (project sheets, fact sheets, web story, testimonials, reports ,…);
- Assist in monitoring the creation of productions (reports, publications, films, videos, calls for proposals, etc.) and contribute to their dissemination through the use of identified dissemination channels
- Write speeches and external interventions;
- Advise TIPCS teams and respond to requests for external communication;
- Help position TIPCS as a reference for the media on issues related to "Mo.S.Ca.Clim Kairouan" program areas of expertise;
- Maintain a relationship with the media, act as a media focal point and direct requests for information or speaking to the competent people in the office;
- Ensure the visibility of capacity building activities / events for beneficiary groups (target audiences), at national, regional and international level;
- Develop and maintain an address book, relationships and contacts with national journalists, major media, stakeholders and international correspondents.
- Relations with graphic designers and printers:
- Coordinate internally and with external stakeholders such as authors, publishers, translators, designers and printers for the layout and graphic design of publications while ensuring compliance with TIPCS's graphic charter.
- Others:
- Ensure the harmonization of communication tools used by the TIPCS team in "Mo.S.Ca.Clim Kairouan" program (letterhead, business cards, email signatures, etc.) and support their implementation;
- Participate in the identification of new communication needs;
- Ensure compliance with the TIPCS graphic charter and those of donors in internal and external communications;
- Ensure gender mainstreaming in communication and public relations activities to promote gender equality both internally and externally.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- University degree in journalism, communication, marketing or any other related discipline;
- Minimum of relevant professional experience.
- Minimum experience in implementing communication plans and strategies;
- Versatility in the fields of communication (traditional media, social networks, online, events, etc.)
- Have a good knowledge of the media sector in Tunisia and a large network of contacts.
- Mastery of the main software such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator as well as video editing tools;
- Fluency in Arabic, English and French (written and oral);
PERSONAL SKILLS
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Experience and ability to work in a team.
- Good ability to use IT tools.
- Ability to produce high quality work under time constraints.
- Rigor and good organizational skills.
- TIPCS offers you flexible working hours, training opportunities and work within an international and multicultural team.
- (*) The possible renewal of the contract depends on the performance of the candidate and the availability of funds.
- (**) The TIPCS' 3 offices are:
- The administrative management office: 6 impasse Tite live, Al Marsa, Tunis, Tunisia.
- The international Monastir agency dedicated to the fields of education and cultural relations: (BP 240), La République, 5060 Monastir, Tunisia.
- Libyan Affairs and Saharan Migration Studies Office: Houmt Souk, Zone Touristique, Djerba 4128, Tunisia.
RECRUITEMENT PROCESS
- Please send a Curriculum Vitae (including contacts of three references) in English and a motivation letter, indicating the terms of reference "Mo.S.Ca.Clim Kairouan - Program Communication Manager" to the following email address: HR@tipcs.org
- Closing date for receipt of applications: As soon as recruited!
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The position may be filled before the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
- - TIPCS values diversity and subscribes to the principle of equal access to positions and does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including pregnant women), race, ethnicity , nationality, religion, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status or any other status protected by the Tunisian laws in force.