Job ID
48352
Job Title
Communication and Grants Assistant
To work for
HEKS-EPER
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Journalism/Media - Public Relations
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1-Communication:
-Schedule and develop social media content across platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
-Manage and maintain the Syria Webpage to ensure its content is accurate and up to date.
-Maintain success stories, photo libraries, and other communications databases in an organized manner.
-Ensure all visibility materials are available.
-Assist in organizing and promoting events, campaigns, and media engagements.
-Design and develop promotional materials (e.g., brochures, presentations, graphics).
-Ensure internal and external branding is used correctly as per visibility guidelines.
-Design and produce high-quality communication/visibility materials (photos, videos, stories) and tools (for internal and external use), including project fact sheets, maps, thematic reports, advocacy papers, case studies, infographics, etc., to be used in local or international (HQ requests to feed information/fundraising campaigns).
2-Grants:
-Assist with drafting and proofreading grant proposals, concept notes, and supporting documents and annexes.
-Maintain and update the Programme Follow-up Tool (PFU).
-Organize and maintain grant files, including proposals, reports, and supporting documents on SharePoint.
-Provide general administrative and operational support to the Grants Manager as needed.
The tasks and responsibilities outlined in the Job description are not exhaustive and may evolve depending on the needs of HEKS/EPER Country Office. The staff may be requested to perform other tasks as their Line Manager may deem necessary.
-Schedule and develop social media content across platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
-Manage and maintain the Syria Webpage to ensure its content is accurate and up to date.
-Maintain success stories, photo libraries, and other communications databases in an organized manner.
-Ensure all visibility materials are available.
-Assist in organizing and promoting events, campaigns, and media engagements.
-Design and develop promotional materials (e.g., brochures, presentations, graphics).
-Ensure internal and external branding is used correctly as per visibility guidelines.
-Design and produce high-quality communication/visibility materials (photos, videos, stories) and tools (for internal and external use), including project fact sheets, maps, thematic reports, advocacy papers, case studies, infographics, etc., to be used in local or international (HQ requests to feed information/fundraising campaigns).
2-Grants:
-Assist with drafting and proofreading grant proposals, concept notes, and supporting documents and annexes.
-Maintain and update the Programme Follow-up Tool (PFU).
-Organize and maintain grant files, including proposals, reports, and supporting documents on SharePoint.
-Provide general administrative and operational support to the Grants Manager as needed.
The tasks and responsibilities outlined in the Job description are not exhaustive and may evolve depending on the needs of HEKS/EPER Country Office. The staff may be requested to perform other tasks as their Line Manager may deem necessary.
Qualifications
1-Education
-Bachelor's degree in public relations, English Literature, or any related field
2-Professional experience
-Minimum 1/2 years of experience in Communications, with demonstrated skills in digital and multimedia content creation.
3-Knowledge and skills
-Languages: English (very good spoken/written), Arabic (mandatory), French/German (a plus).
-Proficiency in multimedia software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, or similar tools
-Willingness and ability to travel to other governorates for project-related activities.
4-PERSONAL SKILLS
-Creativity and innovation in communications.
-Strong organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail
-Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and communities from diverse backgrounds.
-Commitment to personal growth and openness to all program areas.
-Bachelor's degree in public relations, English Literature, or any related field
2-Professional experience
-Minimum 1/2 years of experience in Communications, with demonstrated skills in digital and multimedia content creation.
3-Knowledge and skills
-Languages: English (very good spoken/written), Arabic (mandatory), French/German (a plus).
-Proficiency in multimedia software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, or similar tools
-Willingness and ability to travel to other governorates for project-related activities.
4-PERSONAL SKILLS
-Creativity and innovation in communications.
-Strong organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail
-Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and communities from diverse backgrounds.
-Commitment to personal growth and openness to all program areas.
Salary and Benefits
- As per HEKS/EPER salary scale.
- Medical and Life insurance.
- Medical and Life insurance.
About us
HEKS/EPER Swiss Church Aid is the aid organization of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland and has its headquarters in Zurich/Switzerland. HEKS/EPER works towards a more humane and more equitable world, assisting people and communities to overcome economic, social or humanitarian disparities in order to gain autonomy and to live with dignity both in Switzerland and abroad. Therefore, HEKS/EPER engages in development cooperation, humanitarian aid and church cooperation. HEKS/EPER has its own coordination offices in presently 16 key countries and around 200 projects world-wide. HEKS/EPER is a member of the ACT Alliance.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
May 10, 2026
Expiry Date
Jun 09, 2026
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CV Language
English
