Location:
Gaza
Palestine, State of
POSITION TYPE: Local Hire
POSITION TITLE: Communication Coordinator
DIVISION: Development & Communications
REPORTS TO: Country Director HR (Human Resources) WILL DETERMINE FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Project HOPE is an international NGO with more than 1,000 engaged employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 65-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.
Code of Conduct 
Summary
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment.  Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.  This position is being advertised contingent upon award; while the recruitment process will proceed as part of organizational preparedness, no formal offer will be extended until funding is confirmedPOSITION SUMMARY:
The Communication Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing internal and external communication activities for a funded healthcare project in Gaza. The position ensures consistent, accurate, and high-quality communication that supports project visibility, stakeholder engagement, and donor reporting. The Communication Coordinator will work closely with program, operations, and leadership teams to strengthen communication strategies in a complex humanitarian context.
Principal Responsibilities
Strategic Communication & Media Management

• Develop and implement communication strategies and plans aligned with Project HOPE’s mission, values, and donor requirements.
• Ensure consistent messaging across internal and external communication channels.
• Manage media relations, including press releases, articles, and social media content to promote project visibility.
• Support leadership in communication with local authorities, partners, and donors.
• Contribute to organizational objectives through communication-related inputs for strategy, advocacy, and outreach.
  

Content Development & Reporting

• Produce high-quality content for reports, newsletters, social media, and other communication materials.
• Support the preparation of donor reports, success stories, and program highlights.
• Ensure all communication products comply with donor branding guidelines, Project HOPE standards, and ethical considerations.
• Maintain archives of communication materials, publications, and project documentation.
  

Internal Communication & Coordination

• Facilitate effective internal communication within Gaza offices and between field teams and headquarters.
• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives, staff engagement campaigns, and capacity-building on communication skills.
• Coordinate with program and operations teams to gather accurate and timely information for communication purposes.
• Assist in organizing events, workshops, and awareness campaigns in line with project objectives.
  

Monitoring & Evaluation of Communication Activities

• Track and report on the effectiveness of communication activities, including media coverage, social media reach, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support lessons-learned documentation and ensure continuous improvement in communication strategies.
• Ensure communication risks, such as misinformation or reputational concerns, are identified and mitigated.
  

Capacity Building & Staff Development

• Provide guidance and mentoring to staff on communication best practices.
• Support training initiatives on media engagement, storytelling, and digital communication tools.
• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous learning through effective communication practices.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Please list by bullet point)

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–7 years of progressive experience in communications, preferably in humanitarian or NGO settings.
• Strong writing, editing, and content development skills.
• Experience managing social media, press relations, and communication campaigns.
• Ability to translate technical program information into accessible communication products.
• Strong organizational, reporting, and coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate across departments and cultures
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
  

Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipment.
Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form and must be able to travel internationally.
Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”
Work Environment
Typical office environment with exposure to a minimal noise level.
Emergency deployments may be in resource-deprived environments with austere living conditions.
Travel for extended periods may be by air and/or other modes of transportation.
While international travel is not a regular part of every job, programmatic needs may require it intermittently.
Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”
Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.
However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.
Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE.