Senior Communications Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Communications Coordinator will contribute to Munathara’s Communications Strategy and will help the department promote the Organization’s mission.
The incumbent will play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with media and journalists. S/he will contribute to promoting Munathara’s activity. The Senior Communications Coordinator will report directly to the Senior Communications Manager. S/he will work in Beirut, Lebanon. The role will require coordination with the different organization’s departments and the incumbent shall have the necessary skills and qualificationsto fulfill the role and meet the projects’ requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the development & implementation of the communication strategy to promote Munathara's mission and activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the media and journalists to ensure media coverage of Munathara events & activities.
• Collaborate with other departments and staff to ensure communication efforts are aligned with Munathara's mission and goals.
• Help promote the mission and activities of Munathara to the target audience, potential participants, and the media.
•  Receive, respond to and follow up on media requests, in particular before, during and after the debates.
•  Monitor and document media coverage of Munathara events.
• Prepare text and graphic material for Munathara Newsletters
• Propose ideas and generate content for the Munathara blog and various communication channels (websites, social networks, emails, newsletters and press releases)
• Create and update press kits to be provided to journalists during Munathara debates and events.
• Design and create debate-specific graphics and use them in emails & invitations circulated to promote Munathara or recruit audiences for its events.
• Write press releases, invitations and other communication-related documents as needed.
• Write reports relating to the Communication Department, including monthly monitoring & evaluation reports, and other reports if necessary.
• Manage the Communications Department's email; manage communication activities on the various Munathara platforms.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

▪ University Degree in a relevant field (communication, journalism, political science, international relations,or a related field).
▪ Considerable experience (+5 years) in a similar role (preferably in non-profit sector).
▪ Deep understanding of the media landscape across the Arab world and internationally.
▪ Demonstrated skills in video editing and graphic design is a must.
▪ Excellent communication (both written and oral), presentation and interpersonal skills
▪ Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining deadlines.
▪ Experience working on own initiative; excellent decision-making skills.
▪ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic, English, and French.
▪ Excellent command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

Start date: ASAP.
Location: Beirut, Lebanon (the ideal candidate will be already residing in Beirut, Lebanon)