Sisters in Islam (SIS) is inviting applications for the following position. If you are passionate about advancing the rights of women in the country and believe in gender equality and human rights, please submit your application by 16th October 2009.
POSITION: COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMME OFFICER
The role of Communications Programme Officer is primarily to manage the communications of outreach programmes, and to strategically develop effective communication with the media, general public and target groups to promote and disseminate SIS concerns and issues.
The primary tasks of the Communication Programme Officer are as follows:
· Building and strengthening the constituency and support for SIS
· Developing and disseminating information to promote the vision and mission of SIS, through creative and strategic use of all forms of media
· Developing and managing awareness and education programmes on the rights of Muslim women through creative and strategic use of all forms of media
· Managing the organisation website
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Computer, desktop publishing skills, experience in website content management
- Creativity to communicate in different ways
- Diploma / Degree holder with at least 4 years of working experience. Having knowledge on community development will be an advantage.
- Commitment to human rights and gender equality, in particular having knowledge of the Islamic Family Law is an added advantage
- Ability to work under pressure and having a positive outlook to meeting up challenges
- Team player and ability to be flexible to deal with diverse demands and interests
- Ability to be non-judgemental and to have openness to diverse views and ideas
- Ability to travel frequently and to work during weekends
A description of the working environment at SIS:
SIS offers a friendly, consultative and supportive work environment. Staffs are warm, caring and very committed to SIS work. The organisation offers competitive benefits to its staff, including a wellness programme, medical insurance, loan or scholarship, attractive salary scale and 24 days of annual leave upon confirmation.
Requirements:
Salary will commensurate with experience. Please forward all applications by 16th October 2009 to rashidah@sistersinislam.org. my
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