Location:
Gaza
Palestine, State of
POSITION TYPE: Local Hire POSITION TITLE: Communications Officer DIVISION: Global Health REPORTS TO: Communications Coordinator
Project HOPE is an international NGO with around 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
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.
Program Summary
Project HOPE is providing humanitarian assistance to the conflict-affected population in Gaza. The current response portfolio focuses on Health, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Protection, and WASH programming through Project HOPE programs and local partnerships. 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 primary responsibility of the Communications Officer is to increase Project HOPE’s visibility and raise awareness of our humanitarian activities in Gaza. This position is responsible for Project HOPE’s in-country media relations and the creation of stories, interviews, and other content that can be used to promote Project HOPE’s response. The Communications Officer will contribute to these efforts by serving as the field lead with the support and oversight of Project HOPE’s Global Communications department as needed.
Principal Responsibilities
Communications Strategy & Planning
In coordination with regional and headquarters communication focal points, develop and implement a communication strategy to advance advocacy and awareness of Project HOPE’s programming in Gaza.
Contribute to strategic messaging aligned with organizational priorities and donor visibility requirements.
Advise country office leadership on external and internal communications strategies and positioning.
Content Development & Storytelling
Identify compelling success stories, human-interest features, and news angles to support website, social media, donor reporting, and media relations efforts.
Conduct interviews with program staff and participants to generate high-quality content for external communications.
Draft communication materials, statements, press releases, fact sheets, and briefing notes to support Project HOPE’s Gaza programming.
Ensure all communication materials are accurate, ethical, and aligned with safeguarding and branding standards. Media Relations & Spokesperson Support
Coordinate closely with HQ media teams and serve as the on-the-ground point of contact for media inquiries, interviews, and site visits.
Prepare and brief Gaza-based staff for media interviews and public engagements.
Occasionally act as an on-camera spokesperson when required and appropriate.
Build and maintain relationships with key local, regional, and international media contacts to ensure regular and positive media coverage. Emergency & Crisis Communications
Develop and implement specialized emergency communication, social mobilization, and advocacy plans in response to program disruptions such as weather events, security incidents, or disease outbreaks.
Ensure rapid, coordinated, and accurate information sharing during emergencies in line with organizational protocols.
Coordination & Advisory Support
Provide communication guidance to country office staff on visibility, branding, messaging, and media engagement.
Coordinate with program teams to ensure communication efforts accurately reflect program impact and technical content. Other Duties
Perform other communications-related duties as assigned to support the effective implementation and visibility of Project HOPE’s programming.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or related area.
Three years minimum in a similar role overseeing and delivering communications services; experience with communications strategy at other NGOs is desirable.
Fluency in English and Arabic
Proven skills in the development and implementation of communication/media products, including solid writing skills.
Strong knowledge of social media use and tools.
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
Ability to develop messaging and positioning for an international organization.
Ability to elicit and communicate success stories.
Ability to transform technical information for different target audiences.
Strong commitment to the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.
Flexibility and adaptability to changes in work environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Teamwork and cooperation, including the ability to cope with a stressful workload.
Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet).
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 accommodation 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.
Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”
Work Environment
This position is based in Gaza. Given the current conflict conditions, candidate must be able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
Position will be in resource-deprived environment with austere living conditions.
Travel for extended periods may be by air and/or other modes of transportation.
Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”