Creative Communication Officer

About Secours Islamique France:

Since its founding in 1991, Secours Islamique France considers that diversity is a wealth. We study therefore all applications to the extent that they present the skills required for the position to be filled.

Our organization is particularly concerned with the ethical and deontological dimensions in all its activities. we therefore reserve the right to systematically check criminal records during the recruitment process, in accordance with current law. In line with this policy, SIF practices zero tolerance towards any type of fraud, corruption, harassment, abuse, or violence of any nature whatsoever, and, more generally, any violation of legislation, regulations, or the code of conduct established internally.

SIF is a humanitarian organization, and the principle of “Do no harm” is therefore central: we ensure that respect and the safety of the children we support in our projects is a primary consideration for all our collaborators and partners. Our charter is a real commitment: we mobilize all of our staff in the promotion, dissemination and respect for the principles laid down.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive than we are today.

2. General Position Summary

The Creative Communication Officer will be based in Islamabad and will work under the direct supervision of the Manager in Islamabad.

Creative Communication Officer will be responsible for providing design support for case studies, developing communication material with internal and external key stakeholders, preparing donor briefs, supporting the design of advocacy briefs/material, support in designing and implementing information/awareness raising campaigns. The said position would also extend photography and videography support for SIF ongoing projects. This position requires very frequent and close coordination with all key program staff within SIF and externally. Reporting to the Communications and Advocacy Manager, the position will work closely with country office and field office program staff and partners.

3. Essential Job Function

MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES

The specific activities of the Creative Communication Officer will include the following:

•  Field visits to learn and understand the contexts and visually document and capturing stories from field which can/should be shared widely.
• Maintain SIF photo repository and ensure all content is aligned with global guidelines and have documented consent forms.
• Develop in-house short video documentaries, testimonials of SIF programming.
•  Design and produce artwork such as graphs, maps, charts, posters, signs, infographics, visual effects, and report covers for different audiences.
• Ensure optimal visibility by designing banners, standees, IEC for various projects.
• Ensure compliance with branding requirements of SIF & donors.
•  Assist in planning and delivering various dissemination/ awareness raising campaigns for SIF broadly.
•  Supporting external audience and partners in designing and implementing communications workplans and strategies.
• Ensure compliance with SIF ethical standards of communications.
• Liaise with external printers/vendors on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality.
• Produce high quality case studies, and pictures.  
•  Writing and editing high quality analytical reports, publications, case studies, content for documentary, radio messages and taking minutes during meetings.
• This list is not limited; the employee may be required to perform any other task necessary and compatible with the functions assigned by the supervisor/HOM.

4. REQUIREMENTS

Education:   Master’s degree/ Bachelor degree in mass communications, Media/Portfolio Management, or equivalent

Experience: 2 years (Preferred experience with INGOs)

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Sound skills and experience of designing and implementing awareness and advocacy campaigns.
•  Innovative & creative (with content development, generation and visualization) 
• Excellent communication, reporting/documenting and analytical skills
•  Proficient in qualitative analysis and documenting them into high-quality analytical reports.
• Computer skills including MS- Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
•  Ability to handle multiple tasks, proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Media management