Media Assistant – Damascus

Country: Syrian Arab Republic Organization: IYD International Humanitarian Relief Association Closing date: 21 Oct 2026 Job Purpose The purpose of a Media Assistant is to support the media department in the execution and management of media and communications activities. Support our internal and external communications strategy and respond to requests from the media department management. Key Responsibilities • Collaborate with the media and communications team to develop and implement an effective plan for the organization's activities. • High-level coordination with all departments at the organization. • Develop a monthly plan for his duties in coordination with the line manager. • Archiving and saving the media materials in a trusted way that guarantees their safety and security. • Submit daily, weekly, and monthly work reports to the direct manager. • Taking all required media footage on the field for all activities in projects. • Full media documentation (photos, videos, stakeholder interviews, human stories, success stories, media reports) for all activities. • Check the media raw materials and revise them. • Respond to media inquiries and arrange interviews. • Any additional tasks related to the position as requested by the manager. Note: The above-mentioned key responsibilities/accountabilities are illustrative ones. Other future responsibilities/accountabilities may be assigned to the job depending on the department's organizational chart. Qualification (Education/Work Experience) • Essential: High School with minimum specialized courses in the fields of media. 3 years of experience. Proficiency in photography and using media equipment. • Desirable: A Institute degree in Media & Communication or any relevant certificate. Proficiency in design and software (Adobe package: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, and Audition). Proficiency in editing and publishing on WordPress CMS. 2 years of experience working in the humanitarian field. Core & Managerial Competencies • Core Competencies: • Communication • Teamwork • Planning and organizing • Accountability • Creativity • Client Orientation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Technological Awareness. • Technical Competencies: • Intermediate level in English language. • Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook.) • Proficiency in photography and using media equipment. Compliance to Anti-Harassment, PSEA, and Child Safeguarding • Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to IYD, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. IYD is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation. • IYD employees and related personnel must not under any 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 IYD. • IYD is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to work with IYD. • IYD does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination How to apply https://forms.gle/xWbRudV49uHR84ck8