Communication Officer

POSITION OBJECTIVES  The communication officer alongside the advocacy Officer in organizing the activities of the Unit. Primary focus is on seminars, conferences, some specific campaigns and liaison with programs and networking.   JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND TASKS Core Responsibilities & Duties Manage PROUD LEBANON’s media exposure with the aim of raising awareness about the organization’s work and values while encouraging individuals, groups and communities to collaborate with PROUD LEBANON. In collaboration with the management and programs departments, develop, manage and implement strategic internal and external communication plans and activities that support PROUD LEBANON’s mission and goals. Promote PROUD LEBANON’s gender-related messaging and campaigns through the full range of available media channels. Identify opportunities to increase PROUD LEBANON’s public relations and enhance its Visibility (image/brand).  Help in the development and implementation of a robust brand identity for PROUD LEBANON.  Assist in the development and implementation of PROUD LEBANON’s funding strategies and activities. Build, manage and maintain excellent relations with all press and media entities and individuals in Lebanon. Answer all inquiries generated by the press, the public and media.  Provide training/guidance to staff and partners in image building and the effective delivery of key messages to different kinds of audiences at events such as media interviews, speeches, reports and presentations. Measure the impact and value of all media campaigns and activities and provide adequate recommendations. Monitor and research the concerns and expectations of PROUD LEBANON’s partners and stakeholders and accordingly the findings to the management. Prepare press releases, communiqués and generate information (info graphs; fact sheets; press clippings) related to different projects and media campaigns and events. Conduct regular communications, visibility and marketing needs assessments and research for PROUD LEBANON. Promote and disseminate quality information on PROUD LEBANON’s produced resources and services on a regular basis and as needed. Lead the development, supervision, and maintenance of PROUD LEBANON’s website, periodical newsletters and other social media mediums.  Coordinate with all PROUD LEBANON’s project team members to ensure that all activities are properly documented and subsequently publish them on various social networking and media sites. Coordinate and manage PROUD LEBANON’s publication activities such as content management, norms for publishing, design, etc.