Job Title: Communications Officer
Job location: Sudan
Reports to: Sudan Country Derictor
JOB SUMMARY
The Communications Officer will lead efforts to communicate MedGlobal’s programs and humanitarian impact in Sudan. This role involves implementing a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy, including multimedia production and media engagement. The officer will also be responsible for raising awareness of health and humanitarian issues in Sudan and mobilizing support.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take high-quality photos and videos regularly of country projects and the context, ensuring visual content is compelling and aligns with the organization’s messaging.
- Produce a range of content (blog posts, briefings, fact sheets, presentations, reports) focused on Sudan.
- Manage communications assets and partner with external vendors for high-quality materials.
- Support online fundraising campaigns and public-facing online events.
- Monitor digital media trends and thematic public health issues relevant to Sudan.
- Provide training and guidance on communications best practices. Analyze data to inform communications
- strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Should have the following skills, education, and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications or related fields.
- 1-2 years of experience in communications, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
- Submit a portfolio of photos and videos.
- Knowledge of design and digital marketing tools (Adobe, WordPress, Canva, MailChimp).
- Video editing skills.
- Fluency in both English and Arabic.
- Understanding of humanitarian issues, especially related to health in Sudan.
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
- Sudanese nationality is required.
ABOUT MEDGLOBAL
MedGlobal is a global humanitarian non-profit organization providing medical and health education services to people in need, including refugees and displaced persons, in disaster and underserved regions. The organization is composed of medical and public health professionals from diverse backgrounds.
CODE OF CONDUCT
MedGlobal Code of Conduct reflects the profession’s core set of beliefs and values of care, respect, trust, and integrity. These beliefs and values are fundamental to MedGlobal employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, and contractors to guide their practice and conduct. The Code is organized into categories, as follows:
- Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity, and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
- Provide a positive and valued experience for those receiving services within and outside MedGlobal.
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to MedGlobal, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. MedGlobal is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.
DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT POLICY
MedGlobal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. MedGlobal employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside the organization.
How to apply
We encourage you to apply through this link and be part of this impactful opportunity!
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants are encouraged to apply early for greater chance to be considered. The advertisement will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected.
More Information
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