MOAS MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATION sta selezionando un/a PR & Communication Officer da inserire nella sua operatività in Malta. Durata 12 mesi. Tipo contratto: Altro Scadenza candidature 09/09/2023
Job Summary
The PR/Communications Officer will support the Communications Department, actively contributing to
implementing communication strategies and projects. Tasks within the Communications Department
will be related to providing support on various platforms and media. Producing, editing and writing
comms materials will be part of the job, including social media planning, strategic input, advocacy,
content creation, and proofreading. He/she will also monitor media and campaign coverage and attend
internal and external events.
Key Duties:
- Assisting the Head of Department with managing the NGO’s external image according to the media strategy and the content calendars
- Drafting and editing communications copy and material offline and online – in particular social media creation
- Volunteer coordination and monitoring, particularly with comms materials and communication calendar, social media implementation, etc
- Work with the comms team on PR and media activities, including preparation for conferences and talking points for interviews
- Preparing presentations and reports
- Helping in organising comms materials for fundraising and networking events
- Attending events when requested by management
- Tracking projects and media exposure
- Keeping up to date the media lists and database of press contacts
- Organise the archiving of digital materials and supervise their use
- Proofreading and editing English texts/materials
- Support the MOAS organisation with other duties as they arise
Key Attributes
- Must be an English native or bilingual
- Must be based in Malta
- 4+ years of experience in an equivalent role
- Knowledge of media relations and social media strategies
- Degree in communications, international relations, international development, journalism, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Ability to lend their previous field and academic experience to the preparation of comms materials on the rare occasion that this becomes necessary
- Proficient in MS Office/Apple; familiarity with design software (e.g. Photoshop, Canva) and content
management systems (WordPress, Hootsuite, Mailchimp) is a plus - Photo and video editing skills would be advantageous.
- Solid editing and proofreading skills
- An in-depth understanding of the field of migration
- Work experience with an NGO focussing on humanitarian aid is an asset
- Excellent ability to thrive in a sometimes stressful, deadline-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail
- A good team player and able to work with people at all levels
- Flexible to changes and shows the ability to adapt to stressful situations as/when they arise
- Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated technical skills for the development, production, and delivery of online content
- Interview and cultural mediation skills are a plus managing ESC interns
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and cover letter to: pr@moas.eu as soon as possible.
Please title the email “PR&Communications Officer Application” in the subject line.
