Country: Philippines
Closing date: 05 Apr 2019
BACKGROUND / RATIONALE
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international relief and development organization founded in the UK in 1984 that envisages a caring world where people unite to respond to the suffering of others, empowering them to fulfil their potential. Working in over 30 countries, it promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities to eradicate poverty, illiteracy and disease. IRW also responds to disasters and emergencies, helping people in crisis IRW (http://www.islamic-relief.org ).
Islamic Relief started operations in the Philippines when it responded to Typhoon Yolanda by providing shelter, tarpaulin, tents, sanitation kits and other non-food items in collaboration with the Government and UN/NGOs/private organizations. Islamic Relief supports recovery efforts of the Government in the areas of livelihoods, WASH, Shelter and DRR in northern Cebu and Leyte provinces.
Currently, Islamic Relief is working in Maguindanao province areas for its development project and one humanitarian response project in Lanao del Sur particularly in Marawi City.
IRW is looking for a Communications Consultant who can deliver and accomplish the overall communication and advocacy strategies for IRW Philippines country programme, producing project visibility and communication materials, including concept notes, proposals, IEC tools and ensuring accurate and consistent usage of brand among staff and project partners.
PURPOSE
The purpose this Communications consultancy is to complete urgent Communications deliverables for the Islamic Relief Philippines Country Office, including the upcoming seasonal projects e.g. Ramadan Food Pack distribution and Qurbani Meat distribution. The expected outputs, per IRPH project, are:
- Prepare and lay-out brochures: IRPH Country Brochure, Peacebuilding Project in Maguindanao and SCALE;
- Document on-going activities including photography, videography, success stories from beneficiaries;
- Develop press releases, liaise with the Press for national and international publicity for, and cover our Ramadan and Qurbani programs;
- Support our FaceBook posts
- Input to our ongoing concept notes, proposals, project reports and other new business development initiatives
DURATION OF ENGAGEMENT
The Communications Consultant will be engaged for two months. The whole activity will be from April 15 to June 30, 2019.
QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree in Development Communication, Mass Communication or any related field
- At least 3 years of relevant working experience in a variety of humanitarian and development projects; experience in Communication for Development (C4D) is an advantage;
- Excellent written and communication skills;
- Knowledgeable and experienced in using photo and video editing software;
- Functional knowledge of photography and videography;
- Experience in implementing advocacy campaigns is an advantage;
- Fluent in English and Filipino; Fluency in Maguindanaon, Iranon, Maranao and any other dialects in Mindanao is an advantage; awareness of Ramadan and Qurbani programs, and
- Knowledgeable in using various social media platforms for marketing and advocacy campaigns.
How to apply:
- Interested candidates may submit their updated resumes (in PDF format) at Alyse.Lopez@islamic-relief.org.ph
- Only for Filipino nationals, women are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Islamic Relief Worldwide is a humanitarian and development organization and working in livelihood WASH, DRR and Peacebuilding sectors in line with our vision of a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled, and people respond as one to the suffering of others. We work regardless of ethnicity, religion, political affiliation or gender.
- Selection will be based on application letter, CV, interview, and other relevant documents (as requested). Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.