Daftar Ahwal Data Research Institute (DADRI) is announcing a call for applications for the position of “Media and Communication Officer”, to be part of the institute’s team. 

Job Description: 

Our Institute is looking to hire an expert “Media & Communication Officer” to join our teamwork to develop and implement general marketing and communication plans and strategies for DADRI. As our Institute expands, we are looking for hiring a person who has the capacity to digitally design, develop, and market for our identity and interact with our target audiences. Candidates should have the capacity to build strong and constructive relations with stake-holders. 

Main Tasks: 

  • Create and manage content on DADRIs official platforms, which includes designing and creating visual and audio content and marketing campaigns.
  •   Develop brand identity ( visual and verbal) for DADRI and execute it. 
  • Develop and execute effective outreach and communication strategies for DADRI.
  • Draft plans and set goals for media outreach and publication on an annual basis.
  • Plan and organize events and external participation for DADRI. 
  • Communicate with media outlets and respond to their inquiries and attend interviews. 

Qualifications and Experiences: 

  • Minimum five years of experience working in the media field, previous experience working in civil society will be taken into consideration. 
  • Excellent skills in using (Adobe Premier – Adobe Photoshop) and adequate experience in working with ( Adobe Illustrator – Adobe Indesign – Adobe After Effects) is a plus. 
  • Excellent skills in managing social media platforms and content creation. 
  • Previous experience in photographing and (photo/video) editing will be taken into consideration.

Job application: 

Applicants must fill out this form, before June 20, 2021 at 11:59 pm, and attach the following: 

  • An updated CV and motivation letter in English or Arabic. 
  • Sample work from previous projects or administrative writings. 

Incomplete applications, or any applications sent through DADRI’s e-mail will not be considered

DADRI encourages women and minorities to apply for the job, and female applicants will be given priority to promote gender diversity in the work team in accordance with the internal gender equality policy. 

The selection process schedule: 

  • Friday, June 11 – Sunday, June 20, 2021: Publishing job advertisement and opening the door for applications. 
  • Monday, June 21 – Wednesday, June 23: Evaluation of job applications, resumes and qualifications, and shortlisting candidates. 
  • Thursday, June 24 – Monday, June 28: Inviting the selected candidates for interviews and notifying the waiting list, and the non-accepted ones. 
  • Sunday, July 4 – Tuesday, July6: Interview stage and a request to work on a task.
  • Tuesday, July 6 – Friday July 9: Evaluate Interviews and required tasks.
  • Saturday, July 10 – Sunday, July 11: Inviting the top candidates for the final interview.
  • Wednesday, July 14 – Thursday, July 15: Final interview. 
  • Sunday, July 18: To notify the accepted candidate and notify the non-accepted ones.
  • Sunday August 1, 2021: Starting work after contracting.

More information on the job:

For more details on the job requirements and our institutional profile, please read this file.