May 2019

Vacancy: Communication Specialist

The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung (RLS) with its headquarters in Berlin/Germany is a political foundation affiliated with the German Left Party. We are committed to the heritage of our namesake, the socialist activist and intellectual Rosa Luxemburg. Internationally, the RLS cooperates with local actors in the search for international relations in the spirit of mutual respect, international social justice, and understanding between nations and people. We engage with democratic forces, social movements and organizations.

Post Conditions:

Type of contract: Local contract with 6 months’ probation

Working hours: Full time (40hours/week)

Location: Based in Tunis, Tunisia

Salary & Conditions: According to RLS Tunis Salary scale

Starting date: As soon as possible

Reporting to: Head of Office

 

Mission: In line with the communication policy of the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, ensures the planning, implementation, monitoring and control of actions to promote the image and work of the RLS Tunis office.

Main Responsibilities:

Event communication management:

  • Support activities of the RLS , with the needed communication tools in cooperation with program managers and the head of office;
  • Co-operate with program managers in organizing house activities;
  • Oversee the preparation of prior events communication tools (design of flyers, invitations, posters and other outreach material;
  • Follow up with different partners and service providers (researchers, editors, translators, proofreaders, photographers, graphic designers,…) RLS multimedia publications in coordination with administration and program colleagues;
  • Advertise RLS events on the web / social networks, and in the media through all communication tools: press releases, reports, video capsules;

Website and social media tasks:

  • Oversee the development and the regular update of an attractive multilingual website and other social media platforms presence (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Podcast…) that reflect the activities of the RLS , in cooperation with program managers and the head of office
  • Develop a concept and edit a newsletter of the RLS-Office;
  • Cooperate with the future English Website of the international department of the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung in Berlin;

Public relation tasks:

  • Organizing PR events.
  • Build a database of local and international journalists working specifically in Tunisia and generally on the region and partner countries;
  • Help to build up a network of correspondents who can write background analyses and reports on social, economic and political events on North Africa from a leftist perspective;

 

Qualifications:

  • Advanced university degree in a relevant field (media and communication, social sciences, political sciences); or equivalent professional experience.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position.
  • Strong knowledge, experience and understanding of the North Africa region
  • Excellent communication skills –spoken and written-in Arabic and English (French and/or German is a plus);
  • Experience in drafting and executing media and communications strategies and materials to the public and the press.
  • Experience in Event management desirable;
  • Good team work and ability to facilitate and manage group work processes.
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, meet deadlines, and hold self and others to account
  • A strong understanding of RLS’ mission and vision.
  • Excellent computer skills.

 

Please send your application consisting of: 1)a motivation letter, 2) a CV and 3) samples of published texts until the 17th of June 2018 by email to:newstunis@rosalux.org

*Incomplete applications will not be considered

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted