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Communication and Advocacy Officer – National Position

Gaziantep

  • Organization: Malteser International
  • Location: Gaziantep
  • Grade: Junior level - Junior
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Legal - Broad
    • Political Affairs
    • Communication and Public Information
  • Closing Date: 2024-12-31

Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin, or political convictions.

MI has been registered in Türkiye since 2014 and has since built up its own office structure. MI now has two offices in southeastern Türkiye (Kilis and Gaziantep). The Malteser InternationaI team provides technical guidance and oversees management and administration of the partner-implemented projects in Türkiye and Northern Syria. MI is responsible for the procurement of the main medical supplies in Türkiye, the reporting and application as well as the quality assurance. In addition to the implementation of humanitarian and transitional aid projects, Malteser International´s strategic objective is the strengthening of the civil society structures in Türkiye and Syria. Malteser International focuses in Northwestern Syria and Türkiye on the sectors of health, livelihood, protection as well as social cohesion.

For its work in Northwestern Syria and Türkiye, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Communication and Advocacy Officer – National Position. 

As MI’s Communication and Advocacy Officer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing effective communication and advocacy strategies.  

Your responsibilities:

  • Develop & manage MI Türkiye communication & advocacy plans.
  • Advise & support MI partners on communication & advocacy.
  • Draft project-based communication plans during proposal development.
  • Gather success stories & media content aligned with communication plans.
  • Collaborate with IMO to create reports & informational materials.
  • Maintain & update MI Türkiye webpage with key information.
  • Implement strategies to enhance MI's visibility and participation in advocacy events.
  • Track humanitarian information, share key findings with the MI team, and archive materials.

Your profile:

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
  • 2 years’ experience in communication and advocacy roles, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of current trends and best practices in communication and advocacy.
  • Fluency in English with excellent written communication skills, Arabic or Turkish is an advantage.

What we offer:

  • A responsible and exciting job in a committed, international working environment.
  • A well-equipped workplace in Gaziantep.
  • A full-time position until the end of 2024 with the option of extension.
  • Adequate compensation according to MI Salary Scale.

Working for Malteser International

Malteser International is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.