Communication Consultant

1. Background of the Organization

CARE  is  an international humanitarian and development organization without  religious,  political  or government affiliation. CARE is committed to protecting and promoting the rights of vulnerable girls and boys, women and men and improving the lives of refugees and host communities alike.

CARE works at national, municipality and at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability as well as respond to basic needs. We design projects that fall into alignment with national priorities and be owned by communities. Our interventions range across clean water, affordable sanitation and community healthcare and sexual and reproductive health rights programs, economic opportunities, and protection.  Across program areas, CARE’s activities are guided by a rights-based, holistic, gender-sensitive/transformative, and inclusive approach.

CARE International has been operational in Lebanon since 2013 and works across the country.

2. Terms of Reference

CARE International in Lebanon is seeking a communications specialist to deliver TOT communications training, mentor several NGOS for the development and implementation of public information campaigns and the best ways to reach the community. Develop material will be the property of CARE International in Lebanon. High knowledge in Tripoli context. NAWAT project consists of several component ranging from Psychosocial support, life skills, Vocation training, MSME component & social Entrepreneurship to community events and social campaigns through NAWAT consortium consisting of CIL, SHIFT (Social Innovation Hub), Ruwwad Al Tanmeya & Tripoli Entrepreneurship Club. The consultant will focus on the campaigning component by designing and training NAWAT consortium on how we can reach and extend the centers reach to convey our messages to all the surrounding neighborhoods.  

3. Deliverables

• Design planning for public information campaigns with a focus on community events for the project key messages
• Design and implement TOT training for Care international and partners on public information campaigns through the community centers.
• Strengthen strategic communications networks and identify new opportunities to promote awareness of and engagement with local markets and networks.

Other functions may be identified as part of the conceptualization and consultation process.

4. Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in communication, event management, any other relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of experience from working as a communication consultant in a humanitarian/development context
• Professional knowledge of humanitarian and protection principles
• Communications management, including internal communications and communicating with communities
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Experiencing planning and overseeing communications and media planning
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the context in Tripoli

5.  Behavioral Competencies:

• Planning and delivering results
• Analysis
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Strategic thinking
• Influencing
• Handling insecure environments

5. Timeframe

The total process should take 4 days

Interested and eligible individuals should submit their statement of interest, CV (no longer than 3 pages) and 3 references to the CARE International – Lebanon Country Office email to recruitment@careliban.org indicating CALL FOR Communication CONSULTANT in your email subject line. And complete the employment application form.

Deadline for applications: 05 – OCT -2018