Communications Officer – MENA

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🔥 17 hours ago

🇪🇬 Egypt – Remote

💵 $21k - $24k / year

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🗣️ Communications

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Equality Now

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1992

⚖️ Legal

💼 Consulting

🤝 Non-profit

Legal • Consulting • Non-profit

Equality Now is a global non-profit organization that advances legal and systemic change to end violence and discrimination against women and girls. It works with governments, international bodies, civil society, and grassroots partners to reform discriminatory laws, pursue strategic litigation, produce research and reports, run advocacy campaigns, and build coalitions to protect and expand women’s rights worldwide. Equality Now also supports survivors, informs policy, and raises funds and public awareness to drive accountability and long-term change.

📋 Description

• Draft and implement the MENA communications calendar and work plan • Monitor regional news and policy developments and flag media opportunities • Document and report communications outputs and performance indicators • Contribute to donor and internal narrative reports • Support Arabic publications and translation workflows • Ensure content is accurate, accessible, culturally appropriate, and aligned with organizational tone and values • Participate in team meetings and collaborative planning and review processes • Provide logistical and editorial support for internal and partner-led storytelling activities • Coordinate with the Hurra Coalition on Family Law to amplify its work through Equality Now and partner channels • Support communications activities of funded programs in the MENA region • Organize and cover training events, webinars, public engagement activities, and advocacy events • Grow and professionalize Equality Now’s digital presence in the MENA region • Keep content up to date on the Hurra Coalition Website in collaboration with the digital team • Contribute to donor proposals and reports • Develop and monitor regional advocacy communications KPIs • Develop and implement data-driven advocacy communications strategies • Draft press releases, social media content, blog posts, case studies, web copy, outreach emails, and other materials in English and Arabic • Track regional media mentions and contribute to the monthly media monitoring database • Plan and promote regional and international campaigns across Equality Now channels • Maintain and update regional contact databases and CRM systems with accurate stakeholder segmentation • Draft and support targeted email outreach campaigns and event-specific updates • Ensure timely, quality delivery of engagement tasks aligned with regional and global communications strategies • Share learnings, successes, and challenges with the line manager and MENA program team

🎯 Requirements

• Fluent in Arabic and English (written and verbal); Portuguese is an asset • Strong understanding of the socio-political landscape across the MENA region and its relevance to gender equality, legal advocacy, and coalition-based work • Familiarity with international human rights frameworks and institutions, as well as donor-funded project communications deliverables • Awareness of storytelling sensitivities and reputational risks associated with rights-based and survivor-centered communications • Knowledge of human rights institutions, donor requirements, and advocacy cycles • Ability to craft compelling, concise, audience-appropriate content across multiple platforms • Proven ability to pitch and place stories in local, regional, and international media outlets • Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills • Ability to translate complex legal or policy issues into accessible content • Confident public speaker with experience supporting or leading media engagements, training, or stakeholder-facing events • Detail-oriented and highly organized, with ability to manage multiple priorities and projects across time zones and tight deadlines • Strong project and campaign management skills • Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused; comfortable working independently while coordinating with diverse stakeholders • Demonstrated success implementing communications strategies from planning to evaluation • Skilled in maintaining workflows, tracking tools, and collaborative systems with minimal supervision • Willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically, sometimes on short notice • Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience in Communications or International Affairs • 5+ years of relevant experience in communications, journalism, public affairs, or advocacy, preferably within human rights, gender justice, or legal reform contexts in the MENA region • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Canva, Mailchimp, CMS systems, and social media schedulers • 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

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package • Base salary • Savings benefits • Health benefits • Vacation benefits • Equal Opportunity employer