Communication And Media Officer

Job Profile 
IndyACT is a global league of independent environmental, cultural and social activists. IndyACT is currently focusing its operations in the Arab World. Although it is a new organization, IndyACT has already established several campaigns in the Arab region, especially Lebanon, on issues such as climate change, resource management, marine and coastal protection, and youth and women’s rights. The organization’s motto is “Passion with Professionalism” and applies it in all its campaigns. 

IndyACT is currently seeking a Communication Officer. 
 
Description 
To undertake the planning, development and delivery of IndyACT’s internal and external communications, including website, monthly newsletter and other member communications and publications, in liaison with other IndyACT staff; to contribute to wider policy and communications and IndyACT work programmes. 

Required Qualifications Education 
University degree in a related field. 

Experience 
Two years work experience in communication and campaigning. 
 
Languages 
Excellent command of spoken and written English, Arabic and French.
 
General Qualifications 
-  Personal belief in and support of IndyACT core values.
-  Writing and outreach experience.
-  Media and awareness-raising experience.
-  A strong capacity for analysis, communication and information management.
-  Excellent communication and writing skills.
-  Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
-  Ability to handle large volume of work and have excellent organizational skills.
-  Commitment to creating positive environmental, social and cultural change.
-  Excellent interpersonal skills, team work and a good listener.
-  Ability to take initiatives and be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment.
-  Computer literacy (Photoshop and HTML)
-  Excellent Knowledge and proficiency in social media networking.

Tasks and Responsibilities
1.Manage IndyACT social media profiles.
2.Build strong social media networks and tools in order to push for IndyACT’s communication strategy online and to strengthen IndyACT’s image in the media and in cyber, virtual and social networks.
3.Build campaign media materials.
4.Maintain the indyact.org website and follow up on its functionality.
5.Manage media contact lists and add more contacts to it.
6.Maintain and build relations with mainstream media, empower the role of the organization among them and build trustful and personal relationships with them.
7.Draft and issue press releases, information notes, and written material for dissemination among local and international media.
8.Handle internal lists, events and updates.
9.Improve the use of communication tools.
10.Improve and maintain IndyACT’s active image.
11.Update IndyACT's monthly newsletter.

Working Hours Full time job from 9am to 5pm, Monday till Friday. On account of his/her responsibilities, the Communication officer may be asked to adjust his/her working hours to suit the requirements of his/her duties. Please send a full CV/resume and a motivation letter via email to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is Sep 10, 2015.

Salary Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.