PROJECT COMMUNICATION OFFICER

A. ORGANIZATION AND PROJECT BACKGROUND

The World Rehabilitation Fund, Inc. (WRF) is an international humanitarian non-profit organization headquartered in New York, United States of America.

In Lebanon, the programs of WRF started in the early 1980s to support governmental, civil society, and professional nation-wide and community-based efforts to enhance the prevention of disabilities, and to address the protection, rehabilitation, and inclusion needs of persons with disabilities. This is achieved through direct provision of assistance services, capacity building of all concerned, development of policies and systems, advocacy, and resource mobilization.

WRF/Lebanon is currently implementing a Project titled “Filling Assistance Gaps in Basic Rehabilitation Services for Syrian Refugees with Disabilities and their Peers in Host Communities in Lebanon”. This Project, extending through September 2024, is made possible through a Cooperative Agreement by the United States Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration as a Gift of the United States Government.

B. JOB PURPOSE

The Project Communication Officer will assume the following responsibilities:

1. Developing and upgrading the Project’s communication strategy and plan, enhancing the communication-related capabilities of the Project Team, and ensuring effective adoption of the strategy and plan.
2. Leading, coordinating, and assisting, as appropriate, in active two-way communication with Project beneficiaries, concerned communities, UNHCR, other relevant UN agencies, INGOs, local CSOs, professional service providers, and other stakeholders. The Officer will support in the management the Project’s social media, and lead and support the Project efforts in raising awareness and advocating for the rights and needs of persons with disabilities, as well as in health promotion, prevention of disability, and disease prevention.

The Officer will report to the Project Operations Director.

C. KEY TASKS:

1. Assessment and Planning:

• Conducting desk review of available and current assessments, surveys, reports, and other documentation associated with Persons With Disabilities and related issues.
• Assisting in the development of assistance response plans based on the Project's set targets, indicators, deliverables, priorities, and selection criteria.

1. Project Communication, Advocacy, and Awareness:

• Developing the Project Communication Strategy and implementation plan.
• Drafting and ensuring the production and dissemination of Project-related communication and awareness material.
• Ensuring a continuous update of the WRF website, social media platforms, and related materials.
• Producing Project charts, fact sheets, dashboards, infographics, and presentations, as needed.
• Building and maintaining a database of Project stakeholders.
• Staying informed on publications and updates related to Project sectors and targeted populations, and sharing relevant information with the Project team and concerned parties accordingly.
• Collecting and disseminating health promotion and disease prevention awareness materials, from recognized entities (e.g., MOPH, WHO, UNICEF).
• Supporting advocacy and awareness efforts and activities targeting Project beneficiaries, concerned communities, INGOs, local CSOs, local professional service providers, and other stakeholders.

1. Project Tools and Reporting:

• Preparing and supporting the development of targeted, periodic, and as-needed Project reports.
• Assisting in identifying and documenting lessons learned and success stories.
• Ensuring that information on progress, challenges, and lessons learned, as produced by the Project's Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Team, is documented and shared proactively, effectively, and in accordance with Project management directives.
• Regularly reporting on progress, achievements, and challenges, as required.
• Contributing to the development or enhancement of data collection tools, and assisting in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Providing support to the processes associated with the online data collection platforms (Open Data Kits-ODK), such as KOBO Toolbox, adopted by the Project.
• Assisting in drafting Project policies and systems to align with Project requirements.

1. Project Implementation:

• Liaising and coordinating with Project partners and stakeholders to foster strong working relationships with all concerned parties.
• Undertaking any additional duties as requested by Project management, as needed and appropriate.