Communication Officer
Applicants are requested to send an updated CV including all contact information, to [email protected] with a cover letter explaining why you are excited and suited for this position.
Introduction:
CitiAct: to enhance citizenship and support human rights.
Citizen Activism is a non-governmental organization founded in 2011 by a group of youth from all Lebanon; we seek to promote effective participationof'citizen', citizenship, and human rights. CitiAct acquired the official recognition from the Ministry of Interior under the Notice and Factual Act Number 97.
Purpose of the Position: internship opportunity in the field of communication and public relation, within a project carried in Sheyyeh – Ain Remeneh ,Sfeir-Hadath areas, addressing 2 matters: Non-confessional dialogue and active citizen engagement.
Working Hours: will be discussed
Main Tasks (to be carried and to be learned):
Responsible of updating and on-going monitoring of the Facebook page ,youtube channel and twitter account
Support in developing a media strategy, drafting press releases, responding to media enquiries, and building dialogue with journalists
Prepare list of mass media institutions
Build relations with different mass media institutions and invite them to different events carried within the project
Follow up with the media before/during/after any event
Contribute to the planning of and arrangements of the program events, in particular regarding the design and production of materials.
Develop and maintain CitiAct photo library for use across a range of communications forms (Facebook page and flicker).
Represent CitiAct at internal and external events as required.
Carry out any duties assigned by the Director
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent knowledge in writing, editing, proof-reading and designing communication documents for public dissemination.
Computer literate – skilled and confident user in office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and email; familiarity with relevant information technology for social media tools management.
Full proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required
Excellent written and oral communication skills, conveying messages to different audiences using diverse media.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with beneficiaries, media, and stakeholders from various institutions.
Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision.
Prior volunteerism and NGO experience is desirable
Prior office administration experience in an NGO is desirable
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
Enthusiastic, dynamic, committed and reliable
Position is to start ASAP.
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.
