Communication & Outreach Specialist (RF#202402)

I. INTRODUCTION

The Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI) is a Lebanese NGO registered at the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities under no. 1186 on 18 June 2014 that aims to expand, manage, and protect Lebanon’s forests and landscapes through a community-based approach. We work on building resilient communities to environmental threats, increasing environmental awareness and education, advocating for forest conservation, and advancing research in the forestry field.

II. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

LRI is currently recruiting a Communications & Outreach Specialist with a minimum of 3 years of experience to help the organization meet its need for various communication duties to reflect the NGO activities and objectives, and respond to projects' needs. The Communications & Outreach Specialist at Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI) is responsible for planning, designing and executing a program to inform and educate the public, media, and other specified audiences about LRI's activities and accomplishments. The incumbent will also work with LRI's Graphic Designer and team members to design and execute outreach activities that further increase the outcomes and impact of LRI's work.

III. Tasks and Responsabilities

The Communication & Outreach Specialist is expected to perform the following duties while reporting directly to the NGO’s Director:

• Coordinate the NGO communication activities and ensure improved visibility for the NGO and its work across the country, on the local and international level.
• Prepare content for visual and printed communication material and coordinate closely with in-house graphic designer and videography and printing suppliers to produce a variety of material to reflect the NGO activities and objectives and respond to project needs
• Coordinate with LRI team on a set social media calendar and standards to acquire input from the field and develop regular social media posts that reflect LRI’s activities in different regions of Lebanon and different fields of work and follow up on social media channels reach and audience comments and advise on new trends
• Follow up on communications material and content for NGO and projects
• Ensure all projects are being highlighted for visibility and compliant with donors branding and visibility requirements as well as the NGO branding and visibility strategy.
• Manage LRI’s Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube accounts.
• Conduct training sessions on communication to LRI team and occasionally under projects to community members
• Plan events and fundraising activities with the fundraising committee and conduct online fundraising campaigns.
• Visit the field to collect success stories and interview beneficiaries and partners in the community.
• Plan activities that fit within the strategy and coordinate the update of the strategy when due
• Coordinate with the team to develop material and a designed booth that can be used in outreach in different locations
• Ensuring LRI’s outreach materials are consistent and in line with LRI’s and the donors’ branding and marketing guidelines in all site signages, promotional items, posters, branding, and digital marketing campaigns
• Update calendar of events on monthly basis
• Update the list of media on a yearly basis
• Plan and coordinate national outreach campaigns, events and activities with partners, municipalities, and private sector to raise awareness on specific topics related to the NGO objectives
• Undertake administrative tasks as needed (purchase requests, meeting minutes, etc...)
• Participate in team meetings and Project Managers meetings and coordinate activities in coordination with all team members to ensure smooth work progress
• Coordinate and participate in project based/ NGO based events
• Follow up on procurement and logistics for NGO and projects events and trainings
• Meet and coordinate with donors’ communication teams and communicate with them to issue clearances and submit reports

IV. REQUIREMENTS

The Communication & Outreach Specialist should possess the following competencies, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor's degree with more than 3 years of experience working in communications & outreach or related field
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive strategic communication, media relations, to advance the organization's mission and goals
• Demonstrated experience in report writing, event planning, and social media content development
• Experience in video and photography is preferred
• Strong interpersonal, oral communications, and presentation skills
• Flexibility and readiness to perform field visits