Media Volunteer / Media Focal Point

Main duties and responsibilities:

Field Documentation

• Document project activities through high-quality photographs and videos.
• Capture project implementation, distributions, awareness sessions, trainings, community events, and success stories.
• Ensure all media content reflects the dignity and privacy of beneficiaries.
• Obtain informed consent before taking photographs, videos, or interviews.
• Maintain organized archives of photos, videos, and communication materials.
• Travel to project locations in different governorates to document project activities.

Content Development

• Draft short activity summaries, captions, and social media content.
• Support the development of success stories, case studies, beneficiary testimonials, and human-interest stories.
• Assist in collecting quotes, interviews, and field information for communication purposes.
• Contribute ideas for increasing community engagement and project visibility.

Social Media and Visibility Support

• Support the preparation of content for social media platforms and organizational communication channels.
• Assist in creating visual materials, awareness messages, and promotional content.
• Ensure visibility materials comply with donor and Mission East branding requirements.
• Promote positive representation of project activities and achievements

Coordination and Reporting

• Coordinate with program staff and field teams to identify documentation opportunities.
• Share media materials with relevant staff in a timely manner.
• Prepare brief documentation reports after field visits and project events.
• Maintain records of documented activities and media outputs.

Compliance and Safeguarding

• Respect confidentiality, safeguarding, and protection principles at all times.
• Ensure compliance with Mission East Code of Conduct and organizational policies.
• Protect beneficiary identities when required, particularly in sensitive protection-related activities.
• Follow donor visibility guidelines and communication standards.

Other Duties

• Participate in trainings, meetings, and communication planning sessions.
• Support organizational events, campaigns, and awareness activities.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Program Manager.

Requirements:

Education

• University student, diploma holder, or graduate in Media, Journalism, Communication, Graphic Design, Marketing, Information Technology, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience

• Previous volunteer or work experience in media, communications, photography, videography, journalism, or content creation is preferred.
• Experience with NGOs, INGOs, or community-based organizations is an advantage.
• Experience managing social media platforms is desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Good photography and videography skills.
• Ability to create engaging visual and written content.
• Basic photo and video editing skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and creativity.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar editing software is an asset.
• Ability to use smartphones and cameras for professional documentation.

Languages

• Arabic: Mother tongue.
• English: Basic to good working knowledge preferred.

Core Competencies

• Creativity and Innovation
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Professional Integrity
• Respect for Diversity
• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability and Flexibility

Application

Deadline for application: 12/07/2026 at 17:00 Damascus Time.

Please NOTE that this vacancy may close earlier once suitable candidates are identified.

Media Focal Point reports to Programme Manager

If you have any questions about the position, please, contact Finance & HR Manager: Rasha Aleter, email address: rar-sy@missioneast.org

Mission East wants to promote equality and diversity, and we therefore encourage all qualified people to apply for the job- regardless of ethnic background, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion.

We, on the other hand, have zero tolerance for fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment or gender-based violence, and we conduct a thorough screening of our preferred candidate. We carry out reference checks and are members of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, a network that shares all SEAH issues in relation to potential new hires.

About us

Mission East is an international relief and development organisation founded in Denmark. We work to create hope, dignity and new beginnings. Every day and when crisis strikes.
We work closely with local communities in some of the world's most vulnerable, dangerous and hard-to-reach areas. We go the extra mile to reach the people who are most often overlooked. With our work, we restore their dignity, strengthen their resilience and promote justice, for the benefit of both people and our planet.
Mission East is active in 10 countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Lebanon, Nepal, Nigeria, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Chad and Ukraine. Here, we and our local partners support the most vulnerable people in lifting them out of crises, poverty and marginalisation. 

Visit our home page to know more about our work.

You can also read this to get insight in how it is to work at Mission East; and you can find us on Linkedin.

All contract offers will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks,
which can include PEP, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Mission East also participates in the Inter
Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we may request information from current and previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual
harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left
employment. By submitting an offer, the consultant confirms his/her understanding of these
recruitment procedures and is asked to give their consent during the application process.