As the official representation of Switzerland accredited in the both the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and in the Republic of Iraq, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic and financial affairs, humanitarian aid, development cooperation, legal arrangements, science, education and culture.

The Communication Officer of the Embassy is responsible for the external image of the Embassy of Switzerland in countries where it is active (mainly Jordan and Iraq, but also Lebanon and Syria with regard to humanitarian aid). He/she contributes to building a positive image of Switzerland in the Middle East. Furthermore, he/she actively supports the Head of Diplomatic Affairs in the conception and implementation of cultural activities of the Embassy.

The Communication Officer is working as a local member of the Embassy team under the overall guidance of the Head of Diplomatic Affairs. The list of tasks includes the following:

Ø  Tasks in relation with external communication, including:

·         Management of the Embassy webpage and Facebook account

·         Producing of communication material of the Embassy (press releases, factsheets, posts, Intranet …)

·         Networking with representatives of the media sector

Ø  Management of cultural and Presence Switzerland[1] projects and other events

Ø  Various tasks in support of other units of the Embassy, including translation / interpretation and monitoring of the Arabic language media

Ø  Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Ø  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including advanced editorial skills

Ø  Good record in organisational use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram etc.)

Ø  Excellent command of English and Arabic, ability to translate Arabic/English in both ways (oral/written)

Ø  Knowledge of other languages, in particular French and German, is an asset.

Ø  Good presentation skills, capacity to speak in public

Ø  Good analytical skills, high political awareness

Ø  Works autonomously, shows creativity and flexibility

Ø  Able to work under pressure and to embrace challenges, willingness to take responsibility and to continuously improve

Ø  Team player and service orientation

Ø  Basic knowledge and experience in project management

Ø  Good knowledge of the Jordanian cultural landscape and interest for cultural matters

Ø  Solid computer skills (MS Office)

Ø  Availability to occasionally travel abroad, including to Iraq and Switzerland

Ø  B.A. & M.A. with additional training and qualification in communication or a related field

Ø  Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience

Ø  Relevant network of contacts in the field of media and/or culture is an asset.

Ø  Experience abroad or within an international environment is an asset.

 Place of work:                Amman, Embassy of Switzerland

 Beginning:                     as soon as possible / upon mutual agreement

 Deadline:                       17.02.19