Short-term Communications Consultant

Right to Play is seeking a short-term communications consultant to support the country office communication planning and implementation with a specific focus on emergency response activities.
The aim of this consultancy is to develop the communication plan and activities for RTP’s Lebanon’s emergency response, manage social media channels, develop content to amplify the impact of RTP’s programs on children and young people, and assist in enhancing the organization’s overall brand in the country. The consultant will support public outreach and media relations, and they will contribute to the local advocacy and fundraising efforts. He/She will also lead on coordination and communication of events and visits from key stakeholders when needed. The consultant will work closely with Right To Play’s global marketing and fundraising teams to support the organization’s global Middle East fundraising appeal.
The consultant will work closely with the Country Director in Lebanon, Programs and MEL team, and will be technically guided and supported by the Global Marketing and Communications teams . The duration for this consultancy is three months November 2024 till January 2025.
Expected Tasks
• Develop Emergency Response Communications Plan in line with RTP Children’s Emergency Fund response plan and global communications objectives and guidelines
• Manage Right to Play Lebanon social media and communication platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Facebook Workplace, SharePoint and Play space.
• Create compelling photo, video, and written collateral and content that communicates Right To Play’s work and impact.
• Develop two communication toolkits: Emergency Response Communications toolkit, and RTP Lebanon General Communication toolkit (informational and promotional material, project briefs, impact and reach data, key messages…)
• Create and edit designs for communications materials and brand merchandise and liaise with printing and design companies to see them realised.
• Establish contacts with media and write media releases and success stories.
• Develop a system to produce personal stories, quotes and photographs of Coaches and children in our programs; oversees photo archiving.
• Closely monitor and track media coverage for RTP in country.
• Conduct field visits to project sites and ensure proper dissemination of information for events and success stories.
• Ensure compliance with Right To Play brand and messaging guidelines, Right To Play Policies (including in particular, Right To Play’s Child Safeguarding policy and consent guidelines), and other policies as needed, and any relevant government legislation.
• Support in the internal communication within RTP Lebanon and globally
• Collaborate with the HQ Communications and Marketing Team to fulfill communications requests
• Ensure proper documentation of communications materials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have):
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field
EXPERIENCE:
• 5 years’ experience working with I/NGOs in the country of operation in a communications role.
• Experience creating high-quality written, photographic, and video content
• Experience collecting success stories
• Experience with media relations
• Experience managing social media accounts
• Experience with graphic design
• Experience working with global colleagues
• Experience providing communications and brand training
• Experience managing building relationships with and managing external communications vendors
• Experience in working according to child protection and child safeguarding best practices, especially with regards to photography and videography involving minors.
(C) COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• Excellent interpersonal and confidence using these in a cross-cultural environment
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to proofread and ensure consistency and the highest quality of professional presentation in all communication products.
• A solid team player with respect for others
• Ability to understand and motivate others
• Proven ability in transferring knowledge and experience
• Adaptable with the ability to deal with stress and competing priorities
• Demonstrated professionalism and positive attitude
• Effective organization skills
(D) TECHNICAL SKILLS:
• Strong Office 365 skills, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Sharepoint
• Experience with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other social media platforms
• Experience with Canva
(E) LANGUAGES:
Excellent in written and spoken English and Arabic skills
V. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset):
• Experience in photography and videography (filming and editing)
• Fluent with standard photo and video editing software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro
• Understanding of human rights and social change issues