Under the guidance and supervision of the Director General of the Government Media Center, the Media Communication Officer will undertake the following tasks:

·         Prepare articles, press releases and information points for website and social media;

·         Identify and establish contacts with civil society organisations such as youth groups, women’s groups, religious leaders, local groups to receive information and provide information on the Palestinian National Authority;

·         Identify interest points for various population groups within the country and establish links with them as part of perception management;

·         Establish and update media contact list;

·         Establish database of photos of events, activities, and actions undertaken by the PNA;

·         Develop understanding of PNA agenda, planning process, agencies and functions and establish contacts with key personnel within ministries to co-ordinate activities;

·         Attend press conferences and field visits to PNA activities and write up articles for use in press;

·         Assist in setting up radio and television programmes for ministries;

·         Co-ordinate activities with media units and PNA agencies;

·         Contribute to activities of the GMC as required;

·         Submit the monthly UNV reports, as per the UNV guidelines;

Requirements

·         University degree in Journalism, Media Studies or other relevant discipline.

·         Excellent knowledge of Arabic and English.

·         Excellent writing skills and good interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Good knowledge of computer applications for information collection, management and dissemination.

·         Presentable with strong personality, teamwork player and self-starter.

·         At least 4 years of experience in related field.