Job Description:

Comms Assistant

Number Of positions: 1

Duration: 6 months (with possible extension)

Location: Duhok Governorate

Publishing date: May 4, 2025

Deadline of submission: May 11, 2025

               

ABOUT US:

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organisation which is legally registered in the Federal Government of Baghdad and KRI. The Lotus Flower programs empower vulnerable women, girls and other community members  so that they are safe, have opportunities to learn, the tools to become financially independent and the freedom to lead change. We provide safe social spaces inside refugee & IDP camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run multiple women’s and children centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Iraq and have mobile teams in areas where static centers are not feasible.

The Lotus Flower services work to fill resource gaps by providing community-responsive programming which changes over time in response to feedback but revolves around 6 pillars from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals:

  • Health & Safety (including MHPSS)

  • Education and Livelihoods

  • Peacebuilding & Human Rights

  • Climate Change

We aim to provide a foundation for women, girls, and other needed community members  to rebuild themselves, their families, and their futures. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities, listening to local needs and employing local communities to implement the programs. 

Our main fundamental belief is that women and girls are powerful drivers of change, and we provide the support they need to reach their full potential and rebuild their futures. We strive for a world where they are safe from violence, free to access education, and are empowered to participate in their communities to drive social and economic change from within. We are investing in the future of women and girls because they play a vital role in resurrecting and strengthening communities. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities. To ensure we meet their needs, we listen to the local community and employ local women to implement the programs.

The Lotus Flower has been widely recognised for its impactful and innovative work in advancing women's rights, economic empowerment, and justice for survivors. In 2021, the organisation was honoured with the CARE International Partnership Award, a prestigious recognition granted every four years to celebrate the professionalism and commitment of CARE’s global partners. Further affirming its dedication to women’s economic independence, The Lotus Flower received the IValues Award from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation under the “Economy and Jobs” category for the success and significance of its Women’s Business Incubation project. The organisation also gained international acclaim through the PILnet Global Partnership Award for its groundbreaking initiative “Accountability for Yazidi Survivors of Atrocities by Da’esh,” which was recognised as one of the best cross-sectoral pro bono legal collaborations worldwide. Additionally, The Lotus Flower was a proud recipient of the UNHCR Innovation Award in 2022, further highlighting its commitment to delivering creative, impactful solutions for vulnerable communities.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create and edit multimedia content and produce high-quality photos, videos, and graphics for social media, websites, and promotional materials using tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Canva, and Photoshop (skills may be tested).

  • Assist in Content Planning, collaborate with the communications team to develop engaging visual storytelling strategies, events and highlighting international days & weeks.

  • Maintain Digital Assets, Organize and archive photos, videos, and graphics with proper labeling, permissions, and safeguarding protocols.

  • Design graphics (Canva/Photoshop), and format materials for print/digital visibility (banners, leaflets). (skills may be tested).

  • In close coordination with the M&E assistant, identify success stories among beneficiaries and plan field visits according to projects of The Lotus Flower in the implementing locations.

  • Conduct field visits to pre-identified beneficiaries’ locations and collect relevant information (testimonies) along with communication materials (pictures) upon people’s consent as defined in the related TLF guidelines.

  • Draft and participate in the finalisation of the success stories under the supervision of the project manager.

  • Maintain a record of all notes, interviews, and photo/video files.

  • Support the development of a media campaign and other required visibility material for the project in close collaboration with the project manager .

  • Keeping regular communication with project staff.

  • Drafting and editing communications materials for project activities according to TLF visibility guidelines.

  • Preparing presentations and/or reports on project activities.

  • Drafting and posting social media and web content and helping to implement internal and external communications plans.

  • Maintaining calendars and appointments.

  • Tracking projects and media exposure.

  • Updating media contact lists.

  • Any other duties required to achieve the success of the visibility component of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED SKILLS

EDUCATION

·         BA in journalism, international development, and/or any other relevant fields.

EXPERIENCE

·         At least 2 years of general experience.

·         At least 1 year of relevant experience in journalism or communication.

·         Previous experience in communication in a humanitarian organisation is preferred.

·         Previous experience in the protection sector is an asset.

·         Experience in capturing high-quality photos and videos for digital and social media platforms.

·         Strong skills in editing videos using platforms such as Adobe Premiere Pro and CapCut. (This may be tested).

SKILLS

Technical Skills

  • Photography & Videography: Knowledge of using professional cameras and mobile photography.

  • Advanced video editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and CapCut (this may be tested), including adding subtitles/captions and optimising content for social media platforms.

  • Designing graphics (Canva/Photoshop) and printing materials (banners, leaflets) is a plus (skills may be tested).

Other Skills

  • Safeguarding in Photography & Videography: Adherence to consent, privacy, and data protection, including anonymizing sensitive content (blurring faces), secure media storage, and proper usage rights management.

  • Understanding of photography policies in sensitive settings (e.g., minors, confidential spaces) and safe archiving of digital assets.

  • Creativity in developing engaging multimedia content.

  • Basic copywriting for social media captions and subtitles.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Good English and Arabic writing skills.

  • Capacity to work collaboratively in a team.

  • Ability to perform well on tight deadlines and a flexible attitude.

  • Knowledge of other computer applications that are not related to multimedia editing, in particular proficiency required in MS Office, Google Drive, and PowerPoint.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

·         Please send your updated CV and cover letter to “careers@thelotusflower.org” while mentioning “Comms Assistant” as the subject of your email.

·         CVs and cover letters that are in the form of pictures and screenshots will not be accepted.

·         CVs that do not include the subject line will not be considered.

·         Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.