Information And Communication Advisor

Key deliverables: Operational work plans for relevant departments and teams are finalized and rolled out internally, including at the central and regional levels; Guidelines and manuals for communication systems at central and decentralized level and how they relate to ensuring provision of education in emergencies; Capacity Building frameworks which identifies key activities, Training of Trainers for MEHE and communication colleagues; Oversee communication trainings (adapted to the Lebanese context) provided to members of the Education in Emergencies/ DRR committee team; Ensure the relevant line ministry such as the Ministry of Information is aware and approves the work conducted by the MEHE; Identifies and provides on-the-job training to key MEHE staff members to continue as focal points for communication and works with Emergency Committee and Education Sector Working Group. Requirements of the successful candidate: Graduate degree in communications or a related field; Minimum 8 years’ experience in relevant field related to information and communications, particularly with national governments or in emergencies; Technical specialist in their field, with knowledge of best practices, innovation; Demonstrable understanding of the field of humanitarian response, education in emergencies, and providing an integrated holistic response to children in schools; Demonstrable experience in establishing internal communication mechanisms in crises/ emergencies; Experience in building institutional capacity and internal systems, government and NGO partnerships, and strategic and operational planning; Experience in developing capacity building frameworks, operational training plans, and training across centralized and decentralized levels; Strong ability to liaise with other relevant line ministries such as the Ministry of Information, ensure open channels of communication and cross-ways of working; Excellent communication, presentation and training skills; Flexible problem-solving approach to working in national crises; Fluency in Arabic and fluency in either French or English