Title: Media Assistant 

No of position:  2 positions
Duration: 6  months
Location : ( 1 Aden & Lahj –  1 Taiz ) 
Reporting to:  Media officer

Deadline : 18 July 2018

Field medical foundation (FMF)

FMF is a non-profit and non-governmental organization aiming to provide health, nutrition, food security and protection services as a humanitarian response to the escalating socio economic situation in Yemen since 2012 .

Job Description

• documentation of all project activities, media coverage and success stories.
• Interview beneficiaries and write human interest stories from FMF areas of operation in Taiz
• Collect photos & videos that show the impact of the conflict on the humanitarian situation in Taiz
• Support in implementation of media plans, campaigns or any other media-related events.
• Stay up to date on developments in Taiz and elsewhere in the country.
• Any other task which may be reasonably requested to be undertaken within the scope of this post.
• Collect and compile data (stories, photos, videos, etc.) from project staff and beneficiaries, and assist in drafting of media and policy products.
• Any other duties as assigned

DIMENSIONS:

• Sensitive approach to dealing with vulnerable populations and communities affected by conflict.
• Relevant knowledge of media and policy environment and project context.
• Ability to clearly convey complex messages verbally and in writing.
• Ability to write compelling human interest stories.
• Ability to identify story angles through conversations with project staff and beneficiaries

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

• Two years of experience in a Media/INGO environment.
• Educated to degree level in Communications/Media, Political Science or a Social Science.
• Excellent Photography and filming skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Enthusiasm and a genuine interest in INGO work.
• Fluency in Arabic and English both verbally and in writing.
• Proven experience of using MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Proven experience of using design  applications ( photoshop, Illustrator..etc).
• Excellent  Photography and filming  skills
• Excellent interpersonal, team skills, and proven ability to be flexible and sensitive in demanding situations.
• Experience of operating in a conflict environment and sensitively managing complex negotiations between individuals