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Serbia - PR - 1

ADRA-ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY

MUSLIM HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION MERHAMET - SANDZAK

Novi Pazar, Serbia

Description

Merhamet is committed to assisting IDPs, returnees, and vulnerable families in need through humanitarian assistance and socio-economic empowerment. Your main goal will be to enhance the organization’s public image and visibility through strategic media relations, content creation, and high-profile event management while developing and implementing communication strategies to boost stakeholder engagement and awareness of humanitarian efforts. Your main tasks will be: ● Developing and implementing communication strategies, including crafting messages and choosing channels ● Managing social media by creating content, pitching stories, posting updates, engaging with followers, and ensuring brand consistency ● Assisting in organizing and managing events like fairs, press conferences, and public appearances ● Tracking and analyzing PR campaign results, adjust strategies as needed, and report on effectiveness.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The volunteer will be provided with a lockable and safe place, with a bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom in the city center near the office premises. They might share the place with another volunteer. In addition to receiving accommodation, the volunteer will receive a monthly allowance to cover other daily expenses such as meals, local transportation, communication, and other living necessities. Public transport is not commonly used, and the volunteer can use bicycles, walk, or even use public electric scooters.

Training during the activity

The volunteer will attend a pre-departure training to prepare for the opportunity, as well as an on-arrival training which will introduce the participants to the host country. Along with Code of Conduct orientation and Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults training, Merhamet can provide training on the Project Cycle Management to enable better understanding of programming and conducting activities. Volunteers will be offered the opportunity to participate in other Merhamet’s capacity-building activities.

Participant profile

● Excellent communication skills ● Experience in social media management ● Strong planning and time management skills ● Proactive with a knack for generating and testing new ideas ● Effective teamwork abilities ● Experience working with children or vulnerable groups (preferred). // CONTACT "DOMINIQUE.BURCHEL@ADRA.SK" FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY.


Activity dates

A total of 36 week(s) during the period 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025


Activity location

Novi Pazar, Serbia


Activity type

Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye


Activity topics

Social challenges

Reception and integration of refugees and migrants

Citizenship and democratic participation

Disaster prevention and recovery

Environment and natural protection

Health and wellbeing

Education and training

Employment and entrepreneurship

Creativity and culture

Physical education and sport

Disaster Preparedness

Post Disaster relief

Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)

Nutrition and subsistence agriculture

WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)

Shelter

Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise


Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 08/12/2024 23:59