Field Communications Officer (Fco)

Accountabilities     Media Management Under the supervision of the Field Communications Manager, and in collaboration with the regional Press officer based in Beirut, the FCO establishes and maintains regular relations with key local media contacts (journalists, bloggers, photographers, and cameramen).   He/ she will handle local media requests and contact local media proactively to pitch MSF stories. He/she organizes events for local media (Press conference, Press briefing…). The FCO may act as a spokesperson for local media, particularly in local languages not spoken by members of the field coordination team.   Media Alert The FCO monitors local media and flags significant articles, trends, news or reports of importance for MSF or on the context to Head(s) of Mission and Field Communications Manager (FCM). He/she produces strategic reports on the local media landscape (key media, audience numbers, political affiliation, ownership, freedom of speech, use of social media) and regularly reports on new developments. He/she provides guidance on how to deal with local media at time of crisis.   Content Diffusion The FC actively diffuses MSF content in the country in local languages and among local media. he/ she also uses social media (twitter, blogs, Facebook....) to promote this content.   Social media management: Under the supervision of the LFCM, the LFCO will contribute to the management of the MSF Lebanon social media platforms (Twitter and Facebook page). This includes producing content in collaboration with field staff, publishing, community management, monitoring and analysis. Content Production The FCO supports the production of local communication tools and products (leaflets, brochures, posters, radio spots, articles, photos, videos) according to local strategy and budget. In particular, he/she will help identify the right communications tools and will adapt/translate communications materials to targeted local audiences.   Internal Communication The FCO will help in promoting MSF external communications principles and material towards the national staff (Why does MSF communicate, what does MSF communicate about, how does MSF communicates) although it is his not his/her prime responsibilities. He/ she will sensitize national staff about potential external communications risks. If need be he/ she can edit the production of internal communication tools (newsletter, etc.) under the supervision of the FCM. When applicable the FCO will provide communication training for other staff.   Reporting The FCO will participate in communication data-collection and reporting as required.   FCO will be engaged in other tasks like internal communication, supporting health promotion, but these should not be considered as a priority and should not be conducted at the expense of priority tasks.