Communications Specialist - Choueifat

 Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop a communication strategy that is in line with the organization’s values and goals.
• Undertake on-site visits when needed to collect and document the implementation of programs through photos, videos, audio, and other multimedia formats to be utilized in the production of communication material.
• Write press releases of projects’ activities in both Arabic and English and disseminate them to relevant stakeholders, including news agencies.
• Manage and update the association’s websites and social media platforms, and respond to media inquiries.
• Assure RE and its Partner/ Donor’s visibility and branding on-site through the design and procurement of promotional material, and online.
• Support in the production of presentations, video editing, info-graphs, leaflets, newsletters, and press releases.
• Support youth-led initiatives that RE works with to maximize their visibility during project implementation.
• Guide the media team on how to produce quality material (photos and videos) as per agreed upon guidelines and samples.
•  Archive communication material properly for diverse use by the association.
• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the organization, and coordinate publicity events as required.
• Support and advise RE’s team on hardware and software tech-updates and solutions, and support in strengthening RE’s internal communication.
• Support RE in organizing seminars, workshops, press conferences and high-level meetings and ensure visibility;

Additional duties and responsibilities 

• Actively participate in all training sessions as directed by management including SEA-related training sessions and awareness-raising efforts
• Uphold the code of conduct, Child Protection Policy, and all RE policies
• Support for dissemination of PSEA materials
• Report in good faith all potential allegations of SEA (even if not evidenced) through the Child Protection Focal Point. 
• When requested participate in investigations of possible SEA allegations
• Coordinate with other staff of the project
• Other tasks as directed by the Management.

Education, Experience and Skills

• A bachelor degree or equivalent years of experience in fields of Social Work, Public Relations, Radio/TV, marketing, and/or other relevant fields.
• Excellent reporting, communication, interpersonal skills, and proactive negotiation skills.
• Have skills in working with people of all ages and social groups.
• Skilled at working with local communities and authorities
• Outgoing and engaging personality with confidence to interact face to face with individual and corporate donors.
• A high degree of personal initiative with the desire and ability to meet aggressive programmatic goals.
• Flexibility and ability to infuse creativity, innovation, and insight into program fulfillment as we expand our programs.
• Superior organizational and time management skills. Able to multitask and work through stringent deadlines while maintaining focus on priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with thorough knowledge of Arabic and English
• Availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally

Others

• Based in Aley district
• Motorized (Have a car)