Communications Assistant

Responsibilities of The Communications Assistant:

• Ensures compliance with Anera and donor communication guidelines and requirements
• Writes human-interest stories about Anera’s programs and activities in Lebanon
• Supports in the development of creative communication material and designs such as visibility materials, campaign materials and stationary, within the context of established guidelines and in response to the needs of the Lebanon and headquarters office
• Coordinates the production of multi-media communication material including photos, videos, and presentations
• Acts as a technical referent on video production, and graphic design
• Ensures proper archiving on Anera Communication database
• Manages video/photo equipment
• Advises and produces multimedia content for internal communication (press releases, videos, presentation, documents, events…)
• Unifies visual guidelines, standardize quality, and work in collaboration with the programs
• Completes any other tasks as assigned by the Communications Advisor

Requirements and Qualifications

This position demands a dynamic and multitalented individual with demonstrated abilities to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

Technical

• Bachelor degree in Graphic Design, Journalism or other relevant field
• Proficient in design software applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator etc…)
• Excellent written and verbal skills in both English and Arabic
• At least one year of professional experience in media communication, journalism
• Good command of commonly used software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc...)
• Photography, film or multimedia journalism skills are an asset
• Experience in social media and digital communication is an asset
• Good judgment of ethical aspects of communication, copyrights and legal aspects

Work Condition:

This position is an office-based post which requires travel to project sites