Communication Officer

Responsibilities: (in bullet points)

• Communication strategy – Elaboration of a communication and visibility plan. 
• Communication tools – Contribute to the elaboration and diffusion of communication materials. 
• Organization of communication events – Prepare and organize launching events. 
• Technical assistance - Provide programme partners, beneficiaries and stakeholders with necessary technical assistance to improve performance. 
• Support the implementation of the programme and increase the visibility of the actions 
• Develop and manage the Akkarouna traditional and online Communication Strategy. This includes working with the Design, Monitoring & Evaluation and Learning Manager to develop both internal and external messages that support senior leadership, reinforce the attainment of the organization’s objectives, and are aligned with the organization’s global communication strategy; ensuring the clarity and consistency of communication materials, as well as collecting feedback on communications in order to determine best practices and areas for improvement; 
• Develop a customized communication strategy for each project and support Project manager in implementing these strategies; 
• Develop and maintain relations with national and international media and coordinate with Akkarouna Director in order to ensure maximum coverage of events and projects; 
• Produce a monthly newsletter for internal and external communications, highlighting key activities, achievements and major upcoming events; 
• Document the impact of work in Akkarouna through testimonials and success stories from involved stakeholders in order to support awareness raising, fundraising, and advocacy objectives; 
• Increase Akkarouna online presence by growing its audience and increasing engagement through social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.). 
• Conduct interviews with project participants and stakeholders 
• Liaise with film makers and editors in the production of promotional clips and documentaries 
• Draft blog posts, articles and press releases for projects and events 
• Prepare presentations and speeches for public events and manage stakeholder’s database and invitations. 

Provides support to the planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Support the development/production of communication and advocacy instruments and materials for marketing and awareness-raising campaigns, including briefing materials and press releases in coordination with the supervisor.
• Support management of web site, social medias including

• Synthesis of proposals for project formulations to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspect’s strategy.
• Supports the implementation of Akkarouna communications and advocacy strategies and Dissemination of information and publications; assistance at public events such as roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews.
• Maintenance of information database and photo library
• Collection of information, preparation of content for the web sites
• Administrative and logistical support to the communications advisor, including for initiatives such as media workshops, press briefings, report launches, etc.
• Review of translations
• Support the preparation and conduction of communications needs assessments for Akkarouna (projects, program and corporate change initiatives, among others)
• Support in drafting/editing of Akkarouna communications and outreach strategy based on the communications strategy
• Promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on Akkarouna activities,
• Preparation and dissemination of newsletter to donors, donor reports, civic education and community awareness, where appropriate, to support projects Public information Timely and effective responses to inquiries for public information materials.
• Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:  Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals and activities.
• Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories.
• Assist in the preparation of a work plan to enhance the visibility of the project(s) activities, in line with the project visibility plan and donors’ external actions visibility requirements.

Requested Profile :

• University degree in media relations, journalism, publishing, communications
• Requested highest demonstrable professional skills on: Inter-cultural communication, Team work, Show autonomy and initiative 

• A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in communication and organization of events
• Good knowledge of the Lebanese political context as well as of the relationship between host and refugee communities. 
• Knowledge of and experience with media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Excellent reporting and writing skills 

• Professional working knowledge of English & Arabic are required.