Oti Lebanon Media Specialist

The Lebanon Civic Support Initiatives (LCSI) project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Office of Transition Initiative (OTI).  The project provides in-kind grants to a variety of institutions in Lebanon, including Lebanese non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community based organizations, or informal groups, to implement project activities.  The project aims to increase social cohesion in vulnerable communities primarily in the North. Help LCSI grantees publicize their activities through various media sources including social media and online news sites, national television networks, newspapers, magazines, and/or radio Work with grantees to help them plan and publicize events that are expected to attract media, and provide assistance at such events to help grantees interact with attending journalists Write press releases for specified grantees to publicize their activities/events Assist grantees in preparing and/or reviewing selected media/marketing materials such as brochures, leaflets, posters editing and message development Assist grantees in editing their newsletters, on an as needed basis Work closely with the LCSI team, specifically the project development specialist and field officer, to plan field visits and prioritize activities to cover Brief LCSI PDS and other staff on report findings through bi-monthly meetings