Call For Media Consultant Under Project Funded By Swiss

  1. Background

MASLIH project targets traditional businesses in the greater Tripoli Area, and in specific those traditional and productive businesses existing in the old city, considering that most businesses in this area are micro and small, they present a niche market with significant potential for growth. A focus will be placed on businesses that demonstrate significant potential to create impact through the development / pivoting of their business model and require access to market support.

 

MASALIH Project focus will be mainly on enabling Traditional businesses in Greater Tripoli / Fayhaa Union of municipalities (Tripoli, Baddawi, Qalamoun, Mina), like businesses existing in the old souk of Tripoli, to back-up and then to become more resilient to business challenges, and future crises at business landscape changes.

 

The second part of the project will target Vocational training courses,Target beneficiaries will have access to accelerated market-based training and self-development programs that will prepare them to increase their competitiveness in the skilled labor market.

  1. Purpose

We are looking to hire a consultant media officer with confident communication and people skills. A media officer is expected to possess superb project management and organizational skills with the ability to work comfortably under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

To ensure success, the communication and social media officer should demonstrate a wide degree of creativity and latitude with a keen interest in shaping an organization’s image and values through appropriate communication to the outside world. Top candidates will display natural leadership qualities with fantastic time management and planning skills.

  1. Tasks and Responsibilities
  1. Identify press opportunities through evolving issues.
  2. Develop content for dissemination via press releases, social media, websites, and other distribution channels.
  3. Ensure that key messages align with vital business strategies.
  4. Serve as the organization’s media liaison and formal spokesperson.
  5. Conduct press conferences and briefings.
  6. Scan the media marketplace to keep up-to-date on the latest media trends.
  7. Monitor online and offline campaigns, and report on results.
  8. Negotiate with media channels to close competitive deals.
  9. Build and manage the organization's social media profile and presence.
  10. Promote additional projects to support new product launches.
  11. Build long-term relationships with media influencers.
  12. Appropriately manage the organization’s media budget.

Contract Information

  • Availability: 1st of June
  • Duty station: Tripoli Area
  • Contract Length: 18 months

 

  1. Qualifications Required

 

  • Bachelors degree in Communications/Media or related (essential).
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrated the ability to make effective presentations to Strong command of Arabic and English
  • High reporting experience
  • A clear understanding of the political, geographic, and economic dynamics of the Tripoli area
  • Demonstrable experience with building effective media campaigns.
  • Ability to create appropriate content for dissemination via press releases, social media, websites, and other distribution channels.
  • Ability to conduct press conferences and briefings.
  • Ability to nurture long-term relationships with key media influencers.
  • Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
  • A natural leader who displays strong decision-making and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  1. Years of Experience: 3 - 5  years of work experience as a Communication and social media officer or similar.

How to apply

Please include "MEDIA CONSULTANT_SWISS_SF " in the subject line of the email (emails with no subject line will be discarded) - Due to the large number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted - SF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

منتهية الصلاحية
آخر مدة للتقديم
الجمعة, 14. مايو 2021
نوع الدعوة
دعوة لتقديم الاستشارات
قطاع(ات) التدخل:
التنمية الاجتماعية والثقافية
Remuneration range:
< 1000 (USD)
Duration of Contract:
18 Months
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