Communication Assistant

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

Plan started working in Egypt in 1981 and has a presence in ten of the 27 governorates in which the country including Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Beheira, Kalyoubia, Damietta, Qena, Assuit and Sohag. Plan international Egypt implements programmes designed to enable communities to improve the lives of the most marginalised children and their families. Plan Egypt’s Country Strategy focuses on five strategic objectives.

Through a five-interconnected, gender transformative and context-fit country objectives, PIE intends along with the various stakeholders at all levels to continue delivering positive and transformative changes so that “Children, especially girls, and young people grow up in an enabling environment, realizing their rights and contributing in both development and humanitarian settings as active agents of change”.

 Purpose

The purpose of the role is to provide essential support to the Communication Manager in the development and implementation of communication strategies and initiatives aimed at promoting the organization's mission, programs, and impact within the development and humanitarian sector. Working under the supervision of the Communication Manager, the Communication Assistant plays a crucial role in executing various communication tasks, including content creation, media monitoring, social media management, event coordination, and administrative support. By assisting with day-to-day communication activities, the Communication Assistant contributes to enhancing the organization's visibility, reputation, and engagement with stakeholders, ultimately supporting its efforts to advocate for vulnerable populations, and drive positive social change.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting, editing, and proofreading communication materials such as press releases, articles, blog posts, social media posts, and newsletters
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather information and updates for content development
• Monitor media coverage related to the organization's activities, programs, and key thematic areas
• Compile media clippings and prepare regular reports on media coverage for internal distribution
• Regularly provide high-resolution, good quality digital images and videos of the emergency and Plan International’s work. 
• Monitor print and electronic media for mentions of Plan International and other topics of interest to the organization, and inform the communication manager.
• Ensure the correct use of Plan International’s identity and that or partners and donors, in respect to existing Brand guidelines.  
• Ensure the quality production of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials.  
• Facilitate managing the organization's social media platforms by scheduling posts, engaging with followers, and monitoring comments and messages
• Help create visually appealing and engaging content for social media channels
• Support the coordination of communication events, workshops, webinars, and conferences by assisting with logistics, participant registration, materials preparation, and post-event follow-up
• Provide administrative support to the Communication Manager, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organizing files and documents
• Ensure in maintaining communication databases, contact lists, and archives
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to ensure consistent messaging and branding across communication materials and channels
• Coordinate with external vendors, consultants, and partners as needed for communication initiatives
• Conduct research on communication trends, best practices, and relevant topics to inform content development and strategy
• Assist in analysing communication metrics and data to evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and brand guidelines in all communication activities
• Stay informed about developments in the field of communication, including emerging trends, tools, and technologies, and participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of communication materials and outputs, paying attention to detail and adhering to established standards and guidelines

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Location: Plan International Country Office in Maadi.

Type of Role: One-year fixed term contract

Reports to: Communication Manager

Closing Date: 5/12/2024

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.