Communication and Outreach Officer - Baladi Program

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Communication and Outreach Officer will provide professional communication and outreach expertise, to create/develop communication materials for the BALADI program as well as projects. S/He is responsible for the design and content of the BALADI website in compliance with USAID Marking and Branding Plan through the stages of implementation of BALADI program. S/He is responsible for organizing media materials and logistics for the events, writing and editing newsletters, press releases, success stories, articles and other printed material, and website update, and following up with stakeholders on all outreach activities. S/He assists in the reporting requirements of the quarterly and annual reports of the BALADI program.

 

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • The Communication and Outreach Officer should work closely with the Program Director, Operations Manager and Finance Manager to:
  • Develop a comprehensive media relation’s strategy and media plan in coordination with CL communication department
  • Implement the media plan with the assistance of all stakeholders
  • Create/develop communication materials for the BALADI program as well as projects in compliance with USAID Marking and Branding Plan
  • Produce formal reports for USAID and compelling PowerPoint presentations (in English and Arabic) for technical teams
  • Produce or assist all components of the program in producing and documenting all kinds of program related reports including visibility material
  • Draft the program briefing/publicity materials including, program profile, projects fact sheets, success stories in consultation with the relevant and support departments
  • Write press releases, speeches and talking points as required
  • Assist in reviewing the daily press for development topics and BALADI news, prepare press clips and share them with the program relevant head of departments and USAID AOR when needed
  • Update the design and content of the BALADI website in compliance with USAID Marking and Branding Plan through the stages of implementation of BALADI program
  • Write and organize background briefing, project briefing for media
  • Proactively proposing innovative ideas for the program promotion events. This can be through press conferences, TV/Radio interviews, VIP site visits CL and USAID, photo exhibitions, municipalities events in relation to the BALADI program
  • Responsible for the Communication and Outreach Data management of the server and ensuring they are up to date
  • Ensure that all program materials are translated as needed with a high translation quality
  • Ensure that partners websites/Facebook pages are actively used and updated to highlight the program achievements and events
  • Proactively develop cutting-edge media materials, including videos, and social media products
  • Manage, organize, and update the program photo library, ensuring that a selection of high-quality photos with appropriate content are available to be used for reports, success stories, website, Facebook…
  • Develop individual communication plans for the projects
  • Support and participate in the coordination, planning and implementation of events; development and implementation of workshops and campaigns; data and statistical reporting; and facilitating any other communication projects that may arise
  • Develop all launching ceremonies documents and coordinating with relevant entities to ensure their accuracy
  • Assist with the setup and coordination of press conferences and field events related to the Baladi activities in coordination with CL communication departments and USAID relevant representatives. This may involve participating in advance team planning activities from SI, coordinating event schedules, ensuring staging requirements, and assisting with donor and CL protocol requirements
  • Organize media materials and logistics for the events in compliance with USAID Marking and Branding Plan
  • Serve as photographer and videographer for major events
  • Solicit information for success stories from relevant departments and partners, edit and or draft success stories with appropriate photographs
  • Ensure that the projects information reach all relevant communities in coordination with relevant departments through an engagement process. This can be done through the kick-off events, round tables, publications…
  • Solicit input from various departments, team and partners to help establish and maintain a database of project lists, partner lists, photo archives, presentations, site visit kits, press kits…
  • Ensure that all articles in the media are documented per project and saved in the relevant files, this include kick off events, closure events, articles…
  • Supervise, design, author and/or edit all media documents in compliance with USAID Marking and Branding Plan
  • Review all reports or external letters related to the Baladi program
  • Review presentations and assist staff and stakeholders in developing presentations.
  • Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to ensure that M&E indicators feed effectively into communication pieces and reporting to USAID.
  • Ensure that the program is highly representative
  • Present all media documents to management for final approval
  • Any other task assigned by the Program Director

 

INTER-RELATIONS:

  • The Communication and Outreach Officer works in close coordination with the Program Director, Operations Manager and Finance Manager.

 

JOB TERMS :

  • Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

 

JOB SPECIFICATION

EDUCATION :

  • Diploma in communication, public relations, journalism or any related field.
  • MA in the same mentioned field is a plus

 

JOB RELATED SKILLS:

  • Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic. French is a plus
  • Knowledge of MS Office software, web design, HTML and other media, software packages (i.e. Photoshop, video editing software) is required
  • Experience using Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (preferably for organizational outreach) is required.
  • Capable of crafting information messages in various media formats (press releases, websites, videos…) targeting a variety of audiences
  • A working knowledge of media relations, publishing and event planning fields
  • Ability to interact effectively with personnel and beneficiaries
  • Excellent reporting, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain collegial relations with press and media contacts, and to use sound judgment in presenting development projects to the press, media and external audiences
  • Strong organizational skills to effectively plan a variety of different events directed at promoting publicity for donor funded projects
  • Ability to multi-task and understand needs and interests of partners, USAID and other relevant stakeholders
  • Ability to work in a team and efficiency under stress

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Windows 

 

EXPERIENCE:

  • At least 3 years of experience in relevant field is desirable.
  • Prior similar responsibility under USAID programs is desirable.
  • Have previous experience in Lebanon and previous similar responsibilities in implementing similar context projects and activities.
منتهية الصلاحية

ملاحظة:

دليل مدني، شبكة المجتمع المدني، يوفر للمنظمات منصة لنشر الوظائف, وليس مسؤول عن عملية التوظيف. كل منظمة مسجلة على دليل مدني هي مسؤولة بشكل فردي عن منشوراتها وعن عملية التوظيف.

آخر تاريخ التحديث: 
01 يونيو, 2020
قطاع(ات) التدخل:
تنمية
آخر مهلة للتقديم:
الاثنين, 1 يونيو 2020
نوع العقد:
دوام‬ ‫كامل‬
مدة الوظيفة:
1 Year renewable contract
الراتب
N/A
نطاق الراتب:
بين 2000 و 2500 (دولار أمريكي)
درجة التعليم:
بكالوريوس
تفاصيل درجة التعليم:
Diploma in communication, public relations, journalism, or any related field. MA in the same mentioned field is a plus
متطلبات الخبرة:
بين 3 سنوات و5 سنوات
اللغة العربية:
بطلاقة
اللغة الانكليزية:
ممتاز
اللغة الفرنسية:
جيد
البلد/المدينة: 
  • Lebanon
  • جبل لبنان
  • Matn
  • Sinn El Fil
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