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Arabic Copywriter for key IRC English advocacy/communications content

Amman

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Amman
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Legal - Broad
    • Political Affairs
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Translations and Languages
    • Advocacy & Government Affairs
  • Closing Date: Closed

Requisition ID: req7376

Job Title: Arabic Copywriter for key IRC English advocacy/communications content

Sector: Advocacy & Government Affairs

Employment Category: Consultant

Employment Type: Part-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Amman, Jordan

Job Description

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home.

CONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND

The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Inside Syria, 7.6 million people are internally displaced and 12.2 million are in need of humanitarian assistance, with 4.8 million in hard-to-reach areas. There are 4 million Syrian refugees in neighboring countries. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.

 

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis. With an annual budget in excess of $140 million and a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1,250 staff in the region, IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, education, women’s protection and empowerment, NFI and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.

Job Overview/Summary:

  • The Arabic Copywriter is expected to support the Senior Advocacy and Communications Manager as well as the Communications Manager in any English content that requires Arabic copywriting during the duration of the consultancy
  • The copywriter will be writing in Arabic IRC Jordan country Fact Sheets, the IRC Jordan advocacy strategy, the IRC media plan, the Comprehensive Gender Analysis (CGA) and any other key IRC Jordan documents that are requested

 

Major Responsibilities:

Primary and fundamental responsibilities:

  • The copywriter will be writing in Arabic IRC Jordan country Fact Sheets, the IRC Jordan advocacy strategy, the IRC media plan, the Comprehensive Gender Analysis (CGA) and any other key IRC Jordan documents that are requested

 

Key Working Relationships:

 

Position Reports to:Senior Advocacy and Communications Manager

Position directly supervises: N/A

Indirect Reporting: N/A

Other Internal and/or external contacts: Communications Manager for guidance on key topics and themes to focus on for IRC Jordan

 


Qualifications

  • Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Arabic Literature or Translation or relevant Social Sciences degree
  • Work Experience: 3 to 7 years of relevant work experience in Arabic copywriting
  • Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: An eye for detail, creative writing, professional international institutional-style language

Language Skills:Arabic as mother tongue/first language

Certificates or Licenses: A certified Bachelor’s degree in translation or commensurate

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Working Environment:Describe the work environment of the office (“ Standard office work environment” will be applicable for most jobs in the U.S.) and if applicable, the housing.For example, internet connections, electricity, amenities, group housing, etc.Include travel requirements.


 

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