Job Description
JOB TITLE: Media Officer
JOB LOCATION: Aden Governorate, with frequent field visits
REPORT TO: Media & Communication Manager
ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE: 10/09/2026
ABOUT FMF:
The Field Medical Foundation (FMF) has been operating in
Yemen for since 2012 during even the most dangerous peak of the conflict in the
region. Our staff of dedicated professionals and passionate volunteers are the
helping hand that delivers aid from local and/or international partners to
those who require it the most, in a country that was already suffering before
the war. Today we have helped humanitarian aid reach the hands of more than 9
million vulnerable people in Yemen to help them not only to survive but also to
rebuild their lives. We aim to provide a comprehensive approach to providing
aid through interventions, which is why we work in almost all sectors of
international emergency relief.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Media and Communications Officer supports the
organization’s communication and visibility efforts by producing high-quality
content that communicates programme activities, results, and impact to
beneficiaries, donors, partners, and the public.
The position contributes to organizational visibility, donor reporting,
advocacy, fundraising, and public engagement while ensuring compliance with
branding, donor visibility, safeguarding, and ethical communication standards.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Content and Communications
- Develop,
write, edit, and publish high-quality communication content in Arabic and
English.
- Support
the implementation of communication plans and content calendars.
- Develop
communication materials for social media, websites, reports, campaigns,
and other communication channels.
- Ensure
content is accurate, clear, consistent, and appropriate for target
audiences.
- Monitor
content performance and contribute to improvements based on audience
engagement and communication needs.
Graphic Design and Visual Content
- Design
and develop high-Value visual and communication materials to support
organizational activities, projects, and campaigns.
- Produce
designs for social media, infographics, posters, banners, brochures,
printed materials, and other communication and visibility products.
- Transform
information, data, and project results into clear, engaging, and
easy-to-understand visual content.
- Ensure
all designs are consistent with the organization’s brand identity and
donor visibility requirements.
- Develop
and maintain templates and visual materials for campaigns, institutional
communication, and project needs.
- Coordinate
with programme and project teams to understand design and visibility
requirements and develop appropriate materials.
Media Documentation
- Document
program and project activities, achievements, and results throughout
different stages of implementation.
- Develop
and coordinate media coverage plans in line with project timelines and
communication and visibility requirements.
- Ensure
appropriate media documentation is available for organizational, donor,
reporting, and visibility purposes.
- Prepare
captions, descriptions, subtitles, and translations for multimedia content
when required.
Storytelling and Impact Documentation
- Identify
and develop human-interest stories, success stories, impact stories, and
case studies.
- Conduct
and coordinate interviews with beneficiaries, staff, and relevant
stakeholders.
- Develop
stories and communication materials that demonstrate programme impact and
support donor reporting, advocacy, fundraising, and public communication.
- Ensure
all stories are accurate, respectful, and aligned with organizational
communication standards.
Visibility and Media Relations
- Coordinate
communication and media coverage for organizational activities, projects,
campaigns, and events.
- Prepare
press releases, media updates, and other external communication materials
as required.
- Support
professional relationships and coordination with journalists, media
outlets, partners, and relevant stakeholders.
- Develop
and coordinate communication and visibility materials in accordance with
organizational and donor requirements.
- Participate
in relevant project and coordination meetings to identify communication,
design, and visibility needs.
Media Management and Archiving
- Maintain
an organized and accessible archive of communication, media, and design
materials.
- Ensure
project-related photos, videos, stories, designs, and communication
outputs are properly categorized and stored.
- Maintain
working files, templates, and editable design source files to support
future updates and reuse.
- Maintain
appropriate records of communication materials for reporting, visibility,
and future organizational use.
Branding, Safeguarding and Ethical Communication
- Ensure
compliance with organizational branding and donor visibility guidelines
across all communication and visual materials.
- Obtain
informed consent when documenting or interviewing beneficiaries.
- Apply
safeguarding, ethical communication, and Do No Harm principles.
- Protect
the privacy, dignity, and safety of beneficiaries and communities
represented in communication materials.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Media, Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, Public
Relations, or a related field.
- 2–3
years of relevant experience in media, communications, graphic design, or
content development, preferably within humanitarian or development
organizations.
- Practical
experience in graphic design, visual content creation, media documentation,
storytelling, and social media.
- Proficiency
in design software, particularly Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as Canva or
similar tools.
- Good
ability to develop visual materials in line with brand identity, campaign
requirements, and donor guidelines.
- Good
command of Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strong
writing, communication, and storytelling skills.
- Creativity
and attention to detail.
- Strong
organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability
to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability
to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Ability
and willingness to travel and work in field locations when required.
- Good
understanding of humanitarian communication, dignity, safeguarding, and
donor visibility principles.
NOTE: Applicants are requested to apply as soon
as possible; the interviews will be done in a rolling basis.
*FMF provides work environment which is free of sexual exploitation and abuse,
discrimination, and all forms of harassment and abuse of the foundation.
*We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work
with children and adults’ beneficiaries are allowed to join our organization so
our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our
commitment to the protection of children and adults’ beneficiaries from abuse.
How to Apply
• The deadline for receiving applications
is Thursday, September 10, 2026
• Interested candidates are requested to submit their
application by (CLICKING
HERE)
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.