Communications Officer
Requires a Cover Letter?:
no
Application Submissions Guideline:
Send your CV to [email protected]
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Description:
External Communications
- Ensure effective communication in order to maintain a good image for the organization and build the organization influence, in line with INITIATE’s communication strategy.
- Support Project Managers in developing and implementing project-specific Communications Strategies, in line with donors’ guidelines and requirements.
- Facilitate relevant visits of international journalists, National Office Media & Comms and other interested parties and co-ordinate their activities with the Program Managers.
Internal Communications
- Advise management on various, creative, diversified and effective channels to communicate to external audiences.
- Assist in the formulation and implementation of Country Communications Strategy.
- Assist in drafting press releases, press advisory messages and press packets in English and Arabic for journalists.
- Develop content for INITIATE’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media platforms as relevant, to ensure regular influencing messages are being uploaded and audiences are constantly engaged.
- Respond on timely basis to online queries
- Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization's activities.
- Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the organization, and coordinate publicity events as required.
- Cover Field visits, write human interest stories and success stories, pitch stories ideas for the field staff.
- Edit, proofread and write photo storied, human interest stories and success stories.
- Organize field visits; support the preparation of visibility material/activities as required.
- Maintain records of media coverage
- Proficiency in using all social media platforms
- Carry out administrative tasks as agreed upon, preparing contracts, purchase requests, purchase vouchers, review bills and other tasks.
- Provide logistical assistance to the project’s activities, mainly in the preparation of the launching events and Media Campaign, education and local level related activities.
Visibility and branding
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- Ensure the correct use of all the branding elements in all the external communications materials and public events, including logos and layouts.
- Assist in Producing targeted and quality communications and visibility materials such as best practices, success stories, case studies, brochures, posters, videos, photos, etc.
- Assist in Establishing, and maintaining strategic partnership with media and public relations partners in order to boost Plan’s image, profile and visibility in the Country.
Requirements
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- Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, or related field.
- Minimum of 2-5 years' relevant experience in a communications role.
- Knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign/Photoshop) is a plus.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.
- Understand the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram etc
- Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content
- Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team
- Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts
- Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
Last modified:
15 Feb, 2022
Intervention Sector(s):
Communications & Media
Application Deadline:
Monday, 21 February 2022
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
1 year
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
1200 to 1500 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
2 to 3 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
Basic
Country/City:
- Lebanon