Media & Communications Officer (Internship)

About Peace Labs:
The Lebanese Group for Transforming Conflicts, known as Peace Labs, is a non-partisan peacebuilding Lebanese NGO registered in Lebanon under the number 1689 and aiming at empowering Lebanese communities to address conflicts nonviolently and creatively and prevent violence. Peace Labs works closely with individuals, Community Based Organizations (CBOs), local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), local actors such as municipalities and mukhtars, in addition to donor agencies and ministries.
For us, Peace is not an end result, rather, Peace is a daily strife and a conscious effort to work for and promote a world that can provide the institutions, the culture and the people who believe in the peaceful transformation of conflicts and in the preservation of the human life.
The name Peace Labs came as a direct realization that the field of peace and conflict is still at its early stages and there are no ready-made solutions for conflicts. Rather, there is a need for a Lab, or a space for conducting work, for learning and for constantly improving the quality of our peace practice within our society while generating knowledge for others to benefit from.
The Mission:
To empower communities in Lebanon to address conflicts cooperatively and nonviolently.
Peace Labs Guiding Principles:
Cooperation
Impartiality
Nonviolence
Inclusivity
Multi-partiality of any process
Long term commitment
Respect of local capacities
Local ownership of the process
About the role:
The function of the Media & Communications Officer is to ensure Peace Labs communications are highly meaningful and effective by engaging with a wide audience through various platforms such as the organisations media profile, visual reports and presentations, create content to support Peace Labs objectives, while promoting the profile of issues relating to peace keeping practices. Peace Labs is a small, fun but productive team therefore there is a high level of autonomy in this role and capacity for creative input into media based projects and activities. 
Duties and essential job functions

Make Weekly Facebook postings of news and materials and reporting of any sensitive matters to administration;
Create a series of 1-minute video clips featuring local stakeholders discussing matters related to conflict resolution on the local level;
Provide bi-weekly updates of the website content with new stories, events, and general updates;
Design graphics, info graphics and visual materials;
Coordinate with Vibrant Labs regarding any technical matters related to the website, social media in addition to media and communication strategy;
Compile draft newsletter, monthly blog entry and additional medias;
Attend meetings with donors and partners;
Attend staff meetings and the Strategic Communication Committee;
Document case studies based on input from local stakeholders;
Attend at least one key activity implemented by Peace Labs during the internship period;
Complete induction of online literature related to the areas in which we work and to current and past projects to gain an understanding into Peace Labs operations;
Upon completion of internship submit an Internship Report highlighting knowledge and skills acquired, challenges and lessons learned etc;
Accompany team on a number of field visits to the communities in Northern Lebanon to develop a good understanding of the work carried out by Peace Labs in the Northern Lebanon settlement communities. [Optional]

Key Selection Criteria 
Mandatory

Current student or recent graduate in Media and Communications, Political Science or Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, or other relevant field of studies;
Proactive attitude to initiate and/or collaborate on new multi-media projects;
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suit (Photoshop, Illustrator);
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, demonstrate initiate and work autonomously when required;
A genuine passion for peace building and development or related fields;
Excellent computer and MS office skills (Word, Excel and various online tools). 

Desirable:

Written and spoken Arabic;
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
Knowledge of the Lebanese and/or Middle Eastern political context; 
Understanding of the challenges faced by displaced persons; 
Experience working in a culturally diverse context.

 Conditions of Employment 
Interns are required to commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week to be considered for the program, with an ideal duration of 3 - 6 months. Internship may be extended on the mutual agreement between Peace Labs and the intern. Please note, internships are unpaid.
How to apply  
Applications should include a current CV and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and interests based on selection criteria and sent to Ms. Anna Pearson on the following email address: [email protected]