مطلوب موظف بتخصص اتصالات او IT للعمل لدى منظمة ألمانية غير حكومية في الاردن

Local Communication and Translation Project Officer in Jordan

We are looking for a Jordanian national Communication and Translation Project Officer to join our dedicated team

in Jordan starting in October 2019.

Who we are

forumZFD (Forum Civil Peace Service) is a German non-governmental organization established in 1996. It strives

for a culture of non-violence, where conflicts will be dealt constructively with the goal of ensuring peace. With the

help of qualified peace experts and the implementation of projects of the Civil Peace Service, forumZFD works on

the development of non-violent conflict transformation methods and tools for dealing with violent conflicts.

forumZFD implements programs in the Middle East, Western Balkans, Philippines, Cambodia, Germany and

Ukraine.

The forumZFD Jordan program started at end of 2018 to support Jordanian host communities and works with

Jordanian CSOs and CBOs as partners in the fields of community development, conflict transformation and peace

building.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Country Director the Communication and Translation Project Officer will be

responsible for Arabic/ English vice versa translation for non-Arabic speakers in the team and to contribute to

establishing of communications channels, develop online and offline materials, and use suitable media channels

to increase program visibility. You will be working closely with the international Project Coordinators supporting

partner CBOs, operating within different communities across Jordan through fieldwork and technical advice. You

will participate in the exchange and communication with local actors and partner organizations.

The main tasks include:

- Assist the non-Arabic speakers in Interpretation/translation of workshops and interaction with partner

organization;

- Develop concepts and art work to produce print, promotional, online and off-line materials. These include

website content, print materials, publications, reports, posters, web pages and press releases.

- Contribute with content for brochures, profiles, and other materials that raise awareness about the

projects and program activities;

- Coordinate media and public activities and prepare public statements and articles on issues for internal

and external communication;

- Ensure that communication outputs are of a high standard, respond to the needs of the target audience,

and are delivered within agreed budget and timeline;

- Support the technical team by improving technical and educational material development through design

and graphics;

- Other tasks will include supporting the work of the technical team in coordination with the Country

Director.

Your profile:

• BA in communication, IT or any relevant socio-economic fields, community development, conflict resolution fields of studies
•  Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, ideally in the civil society sector, CBOs/ international institutions;
•  Ability to work under pressure as part of a team and high level of flexibility;
• Fluent in both English and Arabic, with excellent written and spoken abilities;
• Good capacity to translate and produce reports in English and Arabic;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
• Demonstrate initiative, self-organisation and effectiveness;
•  Open to learn and develop;
•  Commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity;
•  Commitment to non-violence;
• Driving licence.

Our offer

Participation in a growing organisation with remuneration based on the forumZFD local salary scales, including

opportunities for capacity development, social security benefits and medical insurance for the person under

contract. As a communication and translation officer, you will take on a responsible position within the innovative

field of civil conflict transformation, community development and peace building. You will contribute with your

skills to a team-oriented working environment, working closely with a team of 2 local and 3 international

colleagues.

Start of assignment

Ideally, you are available to start your contract on October 1st 2019 (initial contract period: 1 year with the option

for extension).

We are looking forward to your application!

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