Senior Communications Specialist

Senior Communications Specialist, Beirut, Lebanon  Position Summary: MSI is seeking candidates for the full-time/long-term position of Senior Communications Specialist on a capacity-building and small-grants program for Lebanese civil society organizations (CSOs). The Senior Communications Specialist will be responsible for working with program team beneficiaries to highlight program successes and improve communications between local authorities and CSO actors within partner communities. This position works in close cooperation with the Technical Specialists and Grants Specialists, under the direction and supervision of the Chief of Party.    **Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Lebanese citizenship will be considered.**   Responsibilities: Provide technical support, management, and oversight of all media-related activities implemented under the program. Develop an overall and integrated program communication and outreach strategy to ensure effective public awareness, and effective integration and coordination across all program components. Manage the program’s webpage, as well as its Facebook and Twitter accounts. Produce a monthly program e-newsletter. Oversee all communication trainings and review materials to ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations pertaining to training PowerPoint presentations, handouts, visuals, videos, etc. Ensure project compliance with the program branding and marking plan. Act as a liaison between beneficiary CSOs, municipalities and communications and media trainers to bolster capacity-building activities at the individual and institutional levels. Work closely with staff to develop stories and online content on program activities and achievements. Draft and edit written materials in English and Arabic, including success stories, newsletters, factsheets, outreach materials, and other communication products. Act as the point of contact for all media inquiries. Maintain the program photo gallery.    Qualifications: Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in writing reports, press releases, newsletters, and other communications materials. USAID experience preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field.  Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English required.   Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.