CARE Türkiye Communications Specialist will play a key role in the collection, production and dissemination of output that lends visibility to and communicates the impact of CARE’s earthquake response and ongoing programs in Türkiye and Northwest Syria with a special focus on women and girls. While the Communications Specialist is expected to work for both Türkiye and Northwest Syria programs, he/she will be primarily focus on Türkiye programs and communications work.  The Communications Specialist will work under the supervision of the Communications and Media Manager and will work closely with Program Teams, Advocacy Colleagues and relevant members of communications staff in the region and other CARE Country Offices and members as well as CARE’s partners as needed to ensure consistent messaging in line with CARE standards and strategy.

The Communications Specialist is expected to possess high-level observation skills, a strategic outlook combined with an ability to discern contextual changes, identify risks and opportunities for content collection and communications production work. The position holder will be expected to mobilize skills in technical domains to facilitate dissemination of content via proper channels in line with strategic needs, while ensuring communications activities on the ground are not causing further harm to communities CARE supports.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Job Responsibility #4 Other Responsibilities as assigned                                                                                5%

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, International Relations or other relevant field.

Desired

• Master’s Degree in a related field

Experience

Required

• Four years of post-degree work experience, of which at least two year in a not-for-profit humanitarian organization.
• At least two years’ prior experience in communications (including the ability to demonstrate technical experience and skills in communications).
• Demonstrated experience with digital photography and videography in a professional setting (for corporate / non-governmental communications, journalism, media, visual marketing, social media, commercial film, or advertising).
• Demonstrated experience in storytelling in the form of contributing to the development of stories to be disseminated in social or other media. Familiarity with techniques storytelling for impact.
• Experience of implementing a social media strategy as a part of a wider communications strategy.
• Knowledge of the situation of refugees and the host community in Türkiye and of the humanitarian crisis in Northwest Syria.
• General knowledge of the impact of the February 6 Earthquakes in Türkiye and Northwest Syria, and of aid efforts targeting affected communities in the region. Familiarity with immediate and long-term needs of earthquake affected populations and with key components of repurposed programs that address the region.
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with other organizations.

Desired

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Knowledge of the main humanitarian actors and stakeholders in Türkiye and the Syria crisis response as well as Earthquake response programs.
• Experience in implementing communications in crisis, emergency, transition, or development settings.
• Experience in working with INGOs, NGOs, or international organizations. 

Technical Skills

Required

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in Turkish and English.
• Strong skill in handling a digital camera and other up-to-date equipment for capturing photos and portraits, videos footage, and recording interviews. Video and photography editing skills and knowledge.
• Good knowledge of social media platforms including but not limited to Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Strong skills in developing and curating content for each platform and ensuring timely release.
• Knowledge of scheduling posts on multiple social media platforms, analysing and reporting on indicators of impact.
• Competence with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Gender awareness and a commitment to gender equality.
• Strong awareness of safety, security, and risk management best practices.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong People Skills like effective communication, active listening, teamwork, collaboration, and respectfulness.

Desired

• Experience in using WordPress Admin dashboard.
• Proficiency in Adobe applications (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop) and industry standard editing tools (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut).
• Arabic writing and speaking skills

Child Protection Policy

Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to CARE Turkey, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. CARE Turkey 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

CARE Turkey expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. CARE 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 CARE.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates, please attach a Curriculum Vitae in English and a Cover letter (in a separate file of no more than one A4 page) describing how your skills and experience match the requirements of this post, following to provided link when you click on the apply button.

Applications in languages other than English will not be reviewed.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

** CARE International is an Equal Opportunity Employer **

** Female candidates are encouraged to apply! **