Under the supervision of projects management and, Expertise France regional communication officer, and donors’ communication focal points (EU, AFD, etc.), the Communications Officer will:

A. Lead the communication strategy development and implementation

·       Develop and/or implement comprehensive communication plans/strategies for the two projects. Ensure compliance with Expertise France, EU and AFD visibility guidelines,

·       Propose innovative communication approaches to enhance impact and outreach,

·       Identify communication opportunities linked to project milestones, events, deliverables, and on-ground activities.

·       Contribute to the design and implementation of advocacy and awareness-raising campaigns, including behavior change communication.

·       Support the design and use of communication tools that strengthen institutional ownership, internal coordination, and peer learning across relevant project partners and beneficiaries.

B. Lead the follow-up on project visibility and materials development

• Draft and produce high-quality communication content, including press releases, newsletters, social media posts, infographics, brochures, reports, videos, and knowledge products.
• Manage the production of visibility tools such as banners, roll-ups, templates, and giveaways in coordination with procurement and logistics teams.
• Coordinate the design of communication tools and collaboration with external service providers.
• Provide guidance and support to partners in producing communication content that aligns with brand identity and donor requirements.
• Develop communication materials and tools that promote the role of institutional partners in project implementation and help anchor project outcomes within national structures.
• Proactively identify and propose institutional communication opportunities related to high-level meetings, visits, or public appearances in Jordan involving the Country Director or other senior leadership.
• Monitor key dates such as international observances, Jordanian national days, and relevant sectoral events to develop timely and strategic communication content.

C. Social Media & Digital Outreach

• Maintain active social media presence for projects on the regional social media platforms in collaboration with the regional communication officer.
• Design and rollout tailored social media campaigns adapted to different audiences to amplify the project's impact and outreach.

D. Lead communication support for activities and events

• Lead communication aspects of project activities (launches, conferences, field events, campaigns, stakeholder meetings).
• Support event organisation by preparing materials, coverage plans, press releases, and visibility actions.
• Provide templates, design guidance, and communication support to project staff and partners.
• Provide coaching and ongoing capacity building to project staff and stakeholders.

E. Lead communication-related coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement

• Act as a focal point for donors, managing approvals for communication materials and other communication-related issues.

• Manage media relations (local and regional media), including invitations and follow-up.
• Collect communication data from partners, ensure harmonized messages, identify synergies and collaboration opportunities, and ensure no overlap in communication activities.
• Draft communication sections of progress reports to donors.
• Organize regular meetings with implementing partners’ communication focal points.
• Support the MoSD’s stewardship, networking between LCDCs, and institutional ownership through the TAKATUF Project.

F. Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation, and learning of the projects

• Develop and track communication KPIs for the two projects.
• Monitor the effectiveness of communication activities, as well as document lessons learned, impact, stories of change, and good practices.