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Job Title: Communications & Media Manager<\/p>\n\n

Organisation: Greenpeace MENA <\/p>\n\n

Department: GP MENA Engagement Department<\/p>\n\n

Reports to: Engagement Director<\/p>\n\n

Job Grade: 16 A<\/p>\n\n

Location: Job is based in MENA region<\/p>\n\n

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OVERALL PURPOSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The overall purpose of the job is to strategize, plan and deliver impactful communications, storytelling and content for Greenpeace MENA, across media and platforms. This role will support in enhancing the public image and impact of Greenpeace and its campaigns in the MENA region, to have a good understanding  of the target audience and to draft the content that speaks to them.  <\/p>\n\n

Scope<\/strong> The post holder is line-managed by the Engagement Director and will have to develop and execute communications and media strategies for Greenpeace MENA. The post holder’s responsibilities extend beyond the territories where the position is based, as s\/he may be assigned to work on projects which require global and regional communication efforts, as well as involve multiple other Greenpeace offices. The responsibilities require independence and initiative from the post holder. Decisions made by the post holder impact the overall success of the Greenpeace MENA and the achievement of the organization objectives.<\/p>\n\n

RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES <\/strong>Lead and coordinate the development and formulation of GP MENA communications strategies in line with the organization\u2019s and campaigns\u2019 strategies and objectives. Ensure communications consistency and delivery against the agreed objectives. Maintain an overview of key external developments and adjust communication plans according to internal needs and external trends in a timely and decisive manner.
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EDITORIAL WRITING, REVIEW & PUBLISHING <\/strong>Provide editorial decisions that leverage a mix of traditional and social media platforms to prepare and distribute relevant content globally and regionally, both proactive and reactive. Suggest content, provide insight on which story angles will be most effective for the region and support communication needs of campaign projects on forthcoming opportunities. Prepare and\/or edit blogs and press materials, including press releases, Q&As, backgrounders, and features, and publish them on GP MENA\u2019s owned website.<\/p>\n\n

MEDIA NETWORKING, PITCH & DISTRIBUTION <\/strong>Maintain a strong understanding and up-to-date knowledge of the media landscape in the MENA region and emerging communication channels. Build and maintain relationships with key media across the region, distribute all hard-news material to media wires and outlets in the region, keep our press contact list up-to-date, pitch stories and liaise with journalists for the placement of our materials on local and regional media.<\/p>\n\n

RESPONSIVE COMMUNICATION AND RAPID RESPONSE <\/strong>In conjunction with Greenpeace MENA\u2019s Programme Team, coordinate regional communications response to external events or incidents that offer opportunities for the organization and\/or reputational threats to the organization. <\/p>\n\n

MEDIA MONITORING <\/strong>Set-up real-time monitoring across relevant communications streams (traditional and social media) in the region to identify opportunities for reactive media relations and campaigning, as well as Greenpeace\u2019s impact on relevant public conversations.<\/p>\n\n

SUPPORT CAMPAIGN PROJECTS <\/strong>Support the development and delivery of specific campaign projects with a focus on audience, communications and media impact. Identify and deliver strategic content and calls to action that meet media, messaging and audience engagement objectives.<\/p>\n\n

MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING <\/strong>Evaluate project\u2019s progress and shortcomings on communications and media at designed points of evaluation, and support the drafting of campaign progress and annual reports. Ensure that learning from evaluations is incorporated in future work and foster a culture of continuous improvement.<\/p>\n\n

OTHER<\/strong> Any other duty, as appropriate to the post and as delegated by your line manager.<\/p>\n\n

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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Educational Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n