The Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies is seeking a full-time Media and Communications Coordinator.

We are a dynamic, highly mobile, multilingual team with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Our main office is in Yemen, while most of our team works remotely from locations across the country, around the Middle East, and in Western capitals. Among our core strengths are our versatility, access, networks, and audacity. We seek new team members who would complement this dynamic.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Media and Communications Coordinator is required to perform duties and undertake responsibilities as follows:

• Update the Sana’a Center’s media and communications strategy.
• Manage and expand the Sana’a Center’s Arab and international media network to ensure our work, publications, and experts receive optimal coverage and strengthen the enter’s role in shaping and informing knowledge of Yemen’s current affairs.
• Support the program department in designing and implementing communications strategies for projects and coordinate with partners and donors in this regard as appropriate.
• Coordinate the tasks of the media support team.
• Oversee development of the Sana’a Center’s website, ensuring that it is easily navigable, visible, and appealing to a public audience.
• Ensure that the Sana’a Center’s events are well covered, coordinating media briefings, press releases, social media content, and high-quality audio-visual content as required.
• Expand the Sana’a Center’s photo library with original, high-quality pictures suitable for publications.
• Design a social media strategy, manage existing social media accounts, ensure the Center has an excellent presence through posts that engage the community, and launch social media accounts on new platforms.
• Track the Sana’a Center’s presence in Arab and international media, providing regular analytics in this regard.
• Coordinate the Yemeni Media Call program and the Yemen Media trips.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• A minimum bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, media, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferable.
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Arabic. Any other language fluencies will be looked upon favorably.
• An excellent network of media contacts and access to Arab and international media outlets.
• An understanding of the Yemeni context is a plus.
• An extensive media background and knowledge of the current media landscape.
• An ability to successfully manage the communication aspects of public online and in-person events.
• Good knowledge in the use of various online meeting platforms.
• The ability to multitask and deliver results under changing circumstances.
• An ability to identify misinformation and verify facts to maintain an objective voice in a highly polarized landscape.
• Willingness to work flexible hours across different time zones.
• A deep understanding of and ability to leverage social media platforms.
• Ability to work with a team and take the initiative.

Position Details:

• Reports to: Executive Director for Knowledge Production
• Contract type: Fixed-term
• Duration: 12-months, renewable based on the availability of funds
• Starting salary: To be determined based on experience
• Location: Remote
• Joining date: As soon as possible

About Sana’a Center

The Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies is an independent Yemeni think tank that generates knowledge and contributes to shaping policy on Yemen and the wider region. Established in 2014, the Center has established its credibility through its independence, rigorous analysis, and ability to engage constructively across political divides. Its team is highly mobile and multilingual, with the main office in Yemen and staff working from locations across Yemen, the Middle East, and international capitals.

The Center’s work covers political, economic, social, and environmental sectors in Yemen and is delivered through research, community engagement, convenings, and technical advisory services in both Arabic and English. To maintain the quality and reach of its field-based programming, the Center is seeking a Coordinator to oversee activities on the ground, strengthen and expand relationships with national and local authorities, community actors, and partners, and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of field activities across governorates.