Reporting and Communications Officer

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as communications, marketing, journalism, or international development with a minimum of one-year of directly relevant professional experience, preferably in international development.
• Prior experience working on donor-funded projects, such as USAID, PRM, GFFO, MEFA, UN, etc.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Proven experience developing a range of written materials in English, including reports, success stories, presentations, fact sheets, and social media content (required to submit samples).
• Proven experience editing technical reports, including data.
• Strong analytical capacity, including the ability to synthesize complex/technical information for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to multitask without losing attention to details.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results in a fast-paced, fluid, and challenging work environment.
• A proven self-motivated individual capable of working with diverse teams of both national and international staff as well as local government authorities, I/NGOs and other partners.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to handle routine administrative tasks and operational issues.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, InDesign, or other design tools.
• Ability to travel to program sites in northeast Syria (30% of the time).

EXPECTATIONS:

The selected individual is expected to carry out duties in accordance with Blumont’s values and policies, including the Code of Business Ethics and Conduct and Communications policy. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, s/he may be expected to work outside the normal profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Cover letter.
• CV outlining relevant experience, in line with the requirements and expectations described above
• Applicants are required to submit at least three examples of reports or publications they have authored. These samples will be evaluated as part of the shortlisting process.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

1. Proactive Information Gathering and Storytelling
2. Cross-Cultural Communication and Collaboration Expertise
3. Adaptability and Problem-Solving in Dynamic Environments
4. Understanding of Humanitarian Principles and Donor Priorities
5. Commitment to Continuous Learning and Improvement in Communications Practices

Commitment:

Every Blumont team member is expected to carry out their duties in accordance with Blumont’s code of ethics, core values, anti-harassment policy, child protection and PSEA

Interested candidates are required to visit Blumont’s career page through www.blumont.org and submit your application no later than 30 April 2025. 

Candidates from the local area are encouraged to apply. 

Blumont is an equal-opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce and continually strives to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Blumont will review the applications on rolling basis and may close the advertisement before the deadline if the ideal candidate was found. One or more similar/different positions maybe filled in this recruitment activity depending on the applicants’ qualifications.

Blumont’s selection process will include rigorous background checks and all team members will be expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our core values, anti-harassment policy and PSEA policies