Communications Specialist

Project Background The purpose of the Lebanon Enterprise Development (LED) project is to increase employment opportunities for Lebanese citizens and facilitate the provision of business development services and solutions to Lebanese firms, enabling them to expand their activities, increase sales and create jobs. Objective of Position The Communications Specialist will provide communications outreach, marketing, and support to the project in accordance with Chemonics’ highest standards and USAID regulations. Specific Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities Develop and assist in marketing campaigns to raise awareness of the LED project – identifying local channels for information distribution; Assist in the development and implementation of the communications plan; Manage and oversee all LED social media activities and liaise with other media; Draft press releases, success stories, and edit written content; Draft and edit marketing and event materials; Photograph LED events; Ensure compliance with USAID and Chemonics regulations in all communications efforts; Other duties as assigned by senior leadership Place of Assignment The Communications Specialist will be based in the project’s field office in Beirut, Lebanon, and travel throughout Lebanon as needed.  Reporting The Communications Specialist will report directly to the Director of Communications, or equivalent. Qualifications Bachelor degree required; Arabic and English fluency required; Excellent, professional-level writing and editing skills in Arabic and English required; Minimum two years’ experience in communications; Previous professional experience with international donor programs, particularly USAID strongly preferred; Demonstrated ability to work productively within a team; Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills; Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment; Computer skills including strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Office applications.