(01) Field Communication Officer – Beirut

-     Scope of responsibility: Build MSF visibility, acceptance and leverage inside the country. Contributes to identifying communication needs and defining a communication strategy supporting operational objectives. Implements MSF operational communication at field level. -     Main responsibilities include: Needs Assessment and Communication Strategy: -         Evaluate the field communication needs and propose a strategy. -         Work closely with the Head of mission on defining a local public advocacy strategy. Media Management: -         Maps key local media contacts and maintains a regular contact with them. -         Acts as a back-up in the absence of the RCO for her portfolio of media contacts. -         Handle local media requests and contact local media proactively to pitch stories or ask for corrections/ clarifications. Media Alert: -         Browsing local media and flags significant articles, news stories or reports of importance for MSF. -         Monitoring of media including social media. Content Production/ Diffusion: -       Contributes to the production of local communications content. -       Help identify, adapt/translate the right communications tools and materials. -       Promotes timely MSF contents diffusion in the country among local media