Communication Officer

Job Title: Communications Officer

Reports to: Executive Director

Time Basis: Part-Time Position

Period: Fixed Term

Location: Beirut, Lebanon, with travel to other areas as required

Work Context:

Sonbola is a startup grassroots NGO that focuses on delivering educational programs, specifically to fill

the gaps of Syria’s education crisis and address the education of Syrian refugee children and youth, with

a special focus on quality and sustainability.

Position Purpose:

The overall purpose of the Communications Officer position is to efficiently manage the visibility of

Sonbola on social media outlets, online platforms, and offline arena. The Communications Officer will

be responsible for maintaining the professional image of Sonbola and promote its programs and activities.

Major Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities of the Communications Officer include developing Sonbola’s communication

strategy and plan, managing the social media pages, enhancing the website, and promoting Sonbola

image.

Responsibilities should be handled and applied within the spirit of Sonbola’s mission, vision, and scope

of work.

1- Main Responsibilities

a. Develop Sonbola’s communications strategy and plan to match its mission, vision, and

objectives

b. Create a strategy for online visibility that includes social media channels and other digital

outlets

c. Coordinate the maintenance, development, and expansion of Sonbola’s website

d. Develop and monitor Sonbola’s communication channels

e. Implement social media actions including posting, editing, and photos/videos selection

f. Create and develop offline communication tools including flyers, posters, and roll-up

banners

g. Writing Press Releases and contacting Media (Radio, TV, Newspapers, etc.)

h. Ensure the proper projects’ branding

2- Other Responsibilities

a. Assist in Sonbola’s activity coverage including archiving photos and videos

b. Produce special projects such as multimedia initiatives, campaigns, trainings and movies

c. Develop relations with journalists and media outlets including establishing and

maintaining a database of media contacts

d. Ensure the media coverage of Sonbola’s events and projects through producing media

advisories and press releases, pitching Op-Eds to newspapers and online media outlets,

and maintain an archive of this media coverage

e. Systematic communication and reporting with the Executive Director

Required Personal Qualifications:

a. Passion and empathy towards Sonbola’s mission

b. Strong artistic skills

c. Excellent communication skills

d. Fluency in both Arabic and English languages

e. Ability to work under pressure

f. Task-oriented individual

g. Good team player

h. Capability to work in a culturally heterogenic area