Communications Officer

Objective:

The objective of this position is to make Tdh Lausanne in Lebanon a visible actor amongst national forums, government authorities and the general public through development of attractive communication content, visibility and events.

The Communications Officer reports to the Country Representative and is responsible for:

• Communication strategy and annual comms plan for the delegation in line with the Country Strategy (respectively contribute to MENA comms strategy and plan)
• Develop all communication materials according to the plans (one-pager, video, articles, movies, photos, audio interviews, success stories, case studies, testimonies, etc.) adapted to the different target groups (e.g. beneficiary communities, general public, dornostaff, donors, community and state committees, outside visitors, etc.)
• Contribute to the development of advocacy position papers and advocacy briefings in collaboration with Project managers and technical advisors.

• Contribute in developing local and national awareness raising and advocacy campaign ideas and concepts in collaboration with PC, PMs and the community mobilisation supervisors in the field

• To prepare media briefings and build relationships with local media, including a periodical press review for the delegation; in the frame of the country strategy and also to enhance Tdh visibility, recognition of expertise in the country.

• Contribute and lead in the organization of the events with internal and external stakeholders that enhance the delegations’ visibility
• To produce, coordinate and supervise the production of all visibility and information materials and monitor and respect the branding of donors as well
• To participate in the internal and external coordination forums as required by the supervisor
• Maintaining organizational social media platforms with regular updates and appropriate content development and management.
• Capacity building of staff on communication and reporting
• Establishing and maintaining a central digital library of Tdh Jordan photos, videos and other reporting and communication content
• Contribute and participate directly in the translation of official communications materials and letters, as well as simultaneous translation when needed by the delegation as requested by the supervisor.