What we are looking for
NRC Syria is in search of a Communications and Media Adviser who will be tasked with the development, coordination and effective delivery of communications, and media initiatives in line with the country advocacy priorities, communications plan, and country strategy. We are looking for an excellent storyteller, with an exceptional attention to detail who is confident raising the voices of those NRC serves.The role holder will work under tight deadlines, manage multiple deadlines, and be responsible for providing big-picture strategic vision, editorial leadership, and hands-on direction to transform both existing and new assets into high-quality communications. Additionally, they will be responsible for the development of compelling written content, including but not limited to storytelling, blogs, and design of communications products, ensuring the effective development and delivery of compelling resources for diverse and targeted stakeholders
If you are an all-rounder who is confident gathering program content, editing, and writing, designing, and working with members of both local and international press regarding Syria’s humanitarian conditions then this is the role for you!
What you will do
The role will have some of the following responsibilities:
Develop and implement monthly communications and media action plans together with the Media and Communications Coordinator.
Alongside MCC, conduct regular field visits to collect high quality content including photos, videos, and interviews.
Produce, upload, and ensure organized filing of multimedia content for internal and external platforms on a regular basis that improves the quality of NRC Syria visibility both internally and externally.
Identify and develop human interest stories in line with NRC guidelines and ethical storytelling principles.
Mentor and coach relevant staff, including area focal points, to regularly and strategically gather content in line with NRC Syria priorities, guidelines and ethical considerations.
Analysis complex programme and humanitarian information and design of creative and newsworthy products into accessible, creative, newsworthy communication that support NRC's visibility.
Pitch media stories and facilitate interviews with relevant staff and stakeholders.
Systematically build the capacity of field teams through training and on the job support in storytelling, photography, and communications practices.
Collaborate with programme and grants teams to produce compliant visibility and donor communications materials.
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What you will bring
Minimum five years of experience in media and communications within an NGO or similar context (inside Syria preferred).
Relevant university degree with demonstrated skills in communications, content development, storytelling, media, and interviewing.
Extensive experience managing social media platforms and digital communications, including measuring data analytics for impact.
Significant experience producing high-quality content for traditional media and working with the press
Proven photography and videography skills, including short-form and editing under pressure and tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and collaborate with diverse teams
Proficiency in English and Arabic, both spoken, and written.
Extensive analytical and computer skills including MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Analytics or visualization tools, video editing (including short-form production), producing multimedia content for digital platforms, analytics tools to assess performance, and experience working with visual identity and brand guidelines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of impactful storytelling and visibility techniques
Strong organization, filing, planning, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently.
High level of self-awareness, professionalism, and confidentiality
Excellent writing skills in Arabic and English (Kurdish a plus)
What we offer:
Duty station: Damascus.
Travel: Approximately 50% to areas of operation.
Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s salary scale.
NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
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Important information about the application process
Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
For current NRC employees, please use your official email address when applying.
Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.recruitment@nrc.nowith the job title as the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.
Watch this short video to see NRC in action.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.
Learn more about NRC's operations in Syria here.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
We protect displaced people and support them as they build a new future. We started our relief efforts after World War Two. Today, we work in both new and protracted crises across 40 countries. We specialise in six areas: food security, education, shelter, legal assistance, protection from violence, and water, sanitation and hygiene.
We stand up for people forced to flee. NRC is a determined advocate for displaced people. We promote and defend displaced people's rights and dignity in local communities, with national governments and in the international arena. NRC’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva is a global leader in monitoring, reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
We work with partners across the world through NORCAP, our global provider of humanitarian, development and peacebuilding expertise. NORCAP collaborates with local, national and international partners on finding sustainable solutions to meet the needs of people at risk.
Around 15,000 humanitarians work with the NRC. Most of us are hired locally to work in the field, and a small number are based at our head office in Oslo. Many of our colleagues were once themselves forced to flee their homes.
NRC assisted almost 9.1 million people worldwide in 2024, and with your support, we can help even more.
In order to meet the needs of more than 120 million displaced people worldwide, we need to unite forces across sectors and work together as one team. Through mutual partnerships we are dedicated to finding unique solutions for people who have been forced to flee, helping them build a sustainable future for themselves and their communities.
To find out how you can support our work, please visit nrc.no/corporate or send an e-mail to corporate@nrc.no.
