Founded in 1992, Equality Now is a global nonprofit working to end violence and discrimination against women and girls through legal and systemic change. Its work spans law reform, strategic litigation, research, policy advocacy, and coalition-building with governments, international institutions, civil society, and grassroots partners. The organization also supports survivors and works to raise public awareness and accountability. Its profile sits at the intersection of legal advocacy, consulting, and nonprofit work.
MENA Communications Officer
Advance Equality Now’s gender equality advocacy and digital communications across the MENA region. Create bilingual campaigns, media content, reports, and coalition communications.
Tavsif
- Plan and deliver the MENA communications calendar and work plan.
- Monitor regional news and policy developments, and identify media opportunities.
- Record communications outputs and report on performance indicators.
- Contribute to donor and internal narrative reports.
- Support Arabic publications and translation processes.
- Check that content is accurate, accessible, culturally appropriate, and consistent with organizational tone and values.
- Take part in team meetings, collaborative planning, and review processes.
- Provide editorial and logistical support for internal and partner storytelling.
- Work with the Hurra Coalition on Family Law to promote its work through Equality Now and partner channels.
- Support communications for funded programs across the MENA region.
- Organize and cover training sessions, webinars, public engagement activities, and advocacy events.
- Strengthen and develop Equality Now’s digital presence across the MENA region.
- Update the Hurra Coalition website in coordination with the digital team.
- Contribute to donor proposals and reports.
- Set and track regional advocacy communications KPIs.
- Develop and deliver data-informed advocacy communications strategies.
- Write press releases, social media posts, blog articles, case studies, web copy, outreach emails, and other materials in English and Arabic.
- Monitor regional media coverage and help maintain the monthly media tracking database.
- Plan and promote regional and international campaigns through Equality Now channels.
- Maintain regional contact databases and CRM systems, including accurate stakeholder segmentation.
- Write and support targeted email campaigns and event updates.
- Deliver engagement work on time and to a high standard, aligned with regional and global communications strategies.
- Share lessons, achievements, and challenges with the line manager and MENA program team.
Talablar
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English; Portuguese is an advantage.
- Strong grasp of MENA’s socio-political context and its links to gender equality, legal advocacy, and coalition work.
- Familiarity with international human rights frameworks and institutions, and communications deliverables for donor-funded projects.
- Understanding of storytelling sensitivities and reputational risks in rights-based and survivor-centered communications.
- Knowledge of human rights institutions, donor requirements, and advocacy cycles.
- Ability to create compelling, concise content suited to different audiences and platforms.
- Track record of pitching and placing stories in local, regional, and international media.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate across cultures.
- Ability to make complex legal or policy topics accessible.
- Confident public speaker with experience supporting or leading media engagements, training, or stakeholder events.
- Highly organized and detail-focused, able to manage competing projects and deadlines across time zones.
- Strong project and campaign management abilities.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to work independently and coordinate with varied stakeholders.
- Experience carrying communications strategies from planning through evaluation.
- Ability to maintain workflows, tracking tools, and collaborative systems with minimal supervision.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes at short notice.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, International Affairs, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least five years of relevant experience in communications, journalism, public affairs, or advocacy, preferably in MENA human rights, gender justice, or legal reform.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, Canva, Mailchimp, content management systems, and social media scheduling tools.
- Experience using LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook strategically.
- Experience with content scheduling and editorial calendar tools.
- Knowledge of media monitoring tools and segmented communications databases.
- Understanding of ethical storytelling, safeguarding, and data privacy principles.
- Familiarity with collaboration, translation, and reporting platforms used by virtual or hybrid teams.
Imtiyozlar
- Competitive compensation package.
- Base salary.
- Savings benefits.
- Health benefits.
- Vacation benefits.
- Equal opportunity employer.