Global Media & Communications Assistant

Human Appeal is a global non-profit humanitarian and development organisation dedicated to delivering life-saving emergency assistance such as food, medical aid, and disaster relief. Alongside these efforts, we implement sustainable, community-led programmes in healthcare, education, and livelihoods to foster resilience and self-reliance. Our experienced local teams operate in vulnerable and hard-to-reach areas, driven by a vision of a just, caring, and sustainable world. Our mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower communities while adhering to the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

We are currently seeking a Global Media & Communications Assistant to join our Communications Support department at headquarters. This role supports the Global Communications team by managing media content, ensuring consistent branding, and facilitating smooth communications across global projects. Reporting to the Media Desk/Communications Executive, the assistant will review and organise media materials, maintain project and content trackers, prepare presentations, coordinate meeting documentation, and provide technical support for media management platforms. Collaboration with global and regional teams is essential to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality communications aligned with Human Appeal’s policies and standards. Please note that only Pakistani candidates will be considered for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Content Management & Visibility:
- Ensure correct usage of Human Appeal branding and banners across all projects. Coordinate with the Media Desk Lead to distribute banners promptly after design completion.
- Review media materials uploaded to the server, verifying accurate tagging, translations, and detailed captions in accordance with organisational standards.
- Upload media content to the server as required.

Communications Support:
- Take detailed meeting minutes during Global Communications and regional team meetings.
- Prepare presentations for weekly global communications meetings.
- Maintain and update the project and content tracker daily to ensure accurate records of communications activities.
- Create user accounts for new Mediafly/RS users and provide thorough briefings on tool usage in coordination with the Media Desk Lead.

Employee duties may extend beyond these responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in media studies, communications, journalism, or a related field is preferred.
- Prior experience in a similar role or relevant internship experience is desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel, and familiarity with content management systems.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate across departments.
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.
- Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information

- A Master’s degree in a related field such as International Development is advantageous.
- Knowledge of additional languages like Arabic, Urdu, or French is desirable.
- Understanding of branding and visual identity guidelines is preferred.

We encourage applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the designated location. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date for this vacancy is October 20, 2026.

Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation enforces a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEA/SH). All staff must comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.