Vacancy Ref: HIHFAD-2025-245
Job Title: Media and Communication Senior Officer
Department: Media and Communication
Direct report to: Media and Communication Field Coordinator
Job Location: Syria – Idlib With travel assignments to other governorates
Average Monthly Working Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24/9/2025
About HiHFAD
Hand in Hand for Aid and Development (HiHFAD) is a Non-Profit, Non-Governmental, Charitable Incorporated Organization registered in the United Kingdom and in Türkiye (TR: İyilik İçin El Ele Derneği) that provides high standards in humanitarian and relief services to the most vulnerable wherever needed through local engagement and global support.
Established in 2011 by a group of British-Syrian diaspora, HiHFAD was born out of a desire to extend a helping hand to vulnerable groups and displaced families in Syria and beyond. Since then, HiHFAD remained at the forefront of humanitarian agencies, providing life-saving aid to Syrians in hard-to-reach areas. Our extensive Healthcare Program has enabled us to expand and reach even more communities and internally displaced people; providing a comprehensive, integrated multi-sectoral intervention in Health, Nutrition, WaSH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), Protection, Shelter, Non-Food Assistance, Food Security, Livelihoods, and Education.
HiHFAD mandate is to alleviate the suffering of those in need without any type of discrimination, protect the most vulnerable, promoting social justice and welfare, and fostering durable solutions through delivering community-based humanitarian and development interventions.
Job overview
The Field Senior Officer – Technical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of media coverage across all projects, activities, and events within the organization. This role involves ensuring the production of high-quality media content, including photography, video montage, and storytelling, that aligns with the organization’s standards and advocacy efforts, especially concerning international projects and events.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
Technical supervision of media coverage for the organization’s projects and events.
Production of professional media works, including photography, video editing, and storytelling.
Quality assurance of media materials produced.
Auditing and improving media content across the team’s outputs.
Technical arrangements for live broadcasting and visual identity during events.
Ensuring the application and updating of visual identity standards.
Management and archiving of media materials on cloud storage platforms.
Developing technical guidelines and supporting documents for media content production.
Supervising the implementation of media activities and adherence to quality standards.
Building the media capabilities of the team and other departmental staff.
Background Knowledge & Experience
Education Level: Minimum Institute Communications, media studies, marketing etc..
Work Experience: Media and Communications Officer in non profit organaization 3 years minimum
Trainings: Formal training in media production, photography, and video editing.
Workshops on quality assurance and media standards.
Languages: English: A2 Arabic: C2
Skills and Abilities
Strong technical proficiency in media production and editing.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Ability to maintain high quality standards under tight deadlines.
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with standard media production software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
Understanding of live broadcast technical requirements.
Basic knowledge of cloud-based storage and archiving solutions.
Advanced media production skills across multiple platforms.
Expertise in strategic media planning and execution.
High proficiency in crisis communication and emergency responsiveness.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop skills in others.
In-depth knowledge of the latest media technologies and trends.
Advanced skills in specialized media software for video editing and graphic design.
Expertise in managing complex media projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency in advanced digital archiving techniques and data management.
Disclaimer
Hand in Hand for Aid and Development is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where all qualified candidates receive consideration based solely on their experience and capabilities. As a humanitarian organization, we recognize the importance of diversity and are committed to ensuring that discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or marital status does not occur.
We adhere to the Humanitarian Principles and believe that the rights of all individuals, including children, women, and adults at risk, must be safeguarded. We are accountable to the communities we serve, and it is our responsibility to ensure that we do not contribute to their further harm or expose them to additional risks.
Hand in Hand for Aid and Development has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of exploitation, abuse, harassment, or discrimination. To ensure the safety and protection of those we serve, we conduct a range of pre-employment screenings and checks in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.
HiHFAD renounces all forms of terrorism and will never knowingly support, tolerate or encourage terrorism or the activities of those who embrace terrorism or money laundering. Consistent with numerous United Nations Security Council resolutions, including 1267 Committee list of terrorists and terrorist financiers, S/RES/1269(1999), S/RES 1368(2001) and S/RES1373(2001) and the European Union, HIHFAD is firmly committed to the international fight against terrorism and in particular against the financing of terrorism. It is the policy of HIHFAD to seek to ensure that none of its and its donor funds is used, directly or indirectly, to provide support to individuals or entities associated with terrorism or money laundering. Therefore, HIHFAD will match employees, volunteers and contracted persons against the Sanctions lists on a regular basis
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
How to apply
In case you meet the requirements and that you are interested in the position, please fill the application via the following link Here