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Communications Assistant

Vienna

  • Organization: KAICIID
  • Location: Vienna
  • Grade: Junior level - Junior
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Communication and Public Information
  • Closing Date: Closed

(Maternity Cover)

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The Establishment Agreement calls for the Centre to enhance communication and information exchange in order to facilitate interreligious and intercultural dialogue and cooperation among people. The Communications Department engages KAICIID’s audiences with information that fosters an up-to-date, actionable and relevant understanding of the Centre’s mission and work. Its goal is to win support for the Centre’s mandate and a positive reception of the outcomes its work achieves.

ROLE

Under the supervision of the Public Affairs Officer, the Communications Assistant is responsible for working with and liaising between the Arab Region Consultants and colleagues in the Secretariat.

FUNCTIONS

  • Serves as a coordination point for Arabic language media outreach;
  • Maintains the KAICIID website in Arabic by drafting/translating and uploading content;
  • Support journalists’ coverage in Arabic media markets in coordination with the Arab Region Media Consultants by providing information on events, programmes, and KAICIID milestones;
  • Translates to English, and summarizes the content of the Arabic media monitoring reports, submitted daily by the Arab Region Consultant in Arabic;
  • Proofreads and edits externally translated/written Arabic material for publication, including press releases;
  • Acts as the communications focal point for the Arab Region Programme; coordinates Arabic media coverage with the Arab Region Media Consultant, creating and implementing media plans;
  • Maintains relationships with Arabic media in Vienna and serves as the focal point for them;
  • Performs any other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • University degree in communications, media, journalism, or a related field.
  • A minimum of four years’ of relevant experience
  • Proven translation and editing experience in Arabic;
  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written, in English and Arabic;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work independently and with a minimum supervision;
  • Willingness to learn about inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue;
  • Willingness to support KAICIID initiatives (task teams, etc.);
  • Commitment to highest ethical standards and human rights.

LANGUAGES

English and Arabic proficiency (excellent writing, drafting, editing, speaking skills) is required, knowledge of any other major languages is an advantage.

COMPENSATION

Starting net salary per month: EUR 2846. In addition, KAICIID will provide social security coverage free of charge. KAICIID salaries are exempt from taxation in Austria. 

PERIOD OF CONTRACT

The selected candidate is expected to start in September 2019 and will be offered a temporary appointment of 6 months.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

25 August 2019

HOW TO APPLY

Please upload your CV along with a motivation letter. At this stage, please do not send any diplomas, publications or any other documents. Only short-listed candidates will be further contacted by KAICIID.

KAICIID is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply.

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