Remote Communications Assistant (Arabic-English)

MENA Alliances; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

MENA Alliances is seeking a Communications Assistant (Arabic-English speaking) to manage social media and digital content on human rights issues in the MENA region. The role requires autonomy, creativity and adaptability with an emphasis on impactful messaging.

Responsibilities include social media management, website updates, content production and translation support, design work using Canva, and administrative tasks. Fully remote position with opportunities to work from any location.

Qualifications

• Interest in advancing human rights in the MENA region.
• University degree or diploma in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, international relations or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience; ideally in working in an NGO and/or on human rights issues.
• Excellent English and Arabic writing, editing and proofreading skills. French is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge and use of social media platforms (Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Excellent graphic design skills, proficiency in Canva; short video-making/editing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Social media management: create, schedule and publish content across platforms; adapt formats (stories, Reels, carousels); draft Arabic and English content.
• Website management: update pages with victims’ profiles, press releases, articles, resources and reports; ensure pages up to date.
• Content production and translation support: assist with newsletters, articles, profiles, annual report; coordinate case studies; support multimedia content creation; translate/adapt materials between Arabic and English (and French when possible).
• Design and brand consistency: create visual posts and infographics; ensure materials align with brand guidelines.
• Administrative support: coordinate meetings and events; provide statistics for reporting; disseminate project materials.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Bilingual writing (Arabic-English)

Translation Arabic-English

Graphic design Canva

Video editing

Editing & proofreading

Organization

Team collaboration

Public relations writing

Education

University degree in communications

Tools

Canva

Job description

MENA Alliances is seeking a Communications Assistant (Arabic-English speaking) to manage social media and digital content on human rights issues in the MENA region. The role requires autonomy, creativity and adaptability with an emphasis on impactful messaging.

Responsibilities include social media management, website updates, content production and translation support, design work using Canva, and administrative tasks. Fully remote position with opportunities to work from any location.