Field Communication Officer – Beirut – 100%

-Starting date: 15/06/2021

-Type of contract: Full Time, Fixed Term
Contract, renewable/fix-term.

Updated competitive salary package with
benefits including allowances, medical coverage and 25 days of paid leave

-Place of work: Beirut with frequent trip to Bekaa and Akkar.

-Scope of responsibility:

The Field communication officer is responsible for contributing to the
implementation of operational communication strategy in the mission according
to MSF standards, aiming at building MSF visibility, acceptance and leverage
inside the country with a focus on media alert, local media management and
content diffusion.

-Function responsibilities include:

a) Media Management

•       Under the supervision of the Field Communications Manager, the FCO establishes and maintains regular relations with key local
media contacts (journalists, bloggers, photographers, and cameramen).

•       He/ she will handle local media requests and contact local media proactively to pitch MSF.

•       He/she organizes events for local media (Press conference, Press briefing…). The FCO may act as a spokesperson for local
media, particularly in local languages not spoken by members of the field coordination team.

 b) Media Alert

•       The FCO monitors local media and flags significant articles, trends, news or reports of importance for MSF or on the context to
Head(s) of Mission and Field Communications Manager (FCM).

•       He/she produces strategic reports on the local media landscape (key media, audience numbers, political affiliation, ownership, freedom of speech, use of social media) and regularly reports on new developments.

•       He/she provides guidance on how to deal with local media at time of crisis. 

c) Content Diffusion

•       The FCO actively diffuses MSF content in the country in local languages and among local media. If judged applicable, he/ she uses social media (twitter, blogs, Facebook....) to promote this content.

 d) Content Production

•       The FCO supervises the production / produces  local communication tools and products (leaflets, brochures, posters, radio spots, articles, photos, videos, infographs, social media posts, blogs etc) according to local strategy and budget.

•       In particular, he/she will help identify the right communications tools and will adapt/translate communications materials to targeted local audiences.

e) Internal Communication

•       The FCO will help in promoting MSF external communications principles and material towards the national staff (Why does MSF communicate, what does MSF communicate about, how does MSF communicates) although it is his not his/her prime responsibilities.

•       He/ she will sensitize national staff about potential external communications risks.

•       If need be he/ she can edit the production of internal communication tools (newsletter, etc.) under the supervision of the FCO.

•       When applicable the FCO will provide communication training for other staff.

f) Reporting

•       The FCO will participate in communication data-collection and reporting as required

 -Experience required:

• 2 years

 -Required qualification:

Education:  

Degree in Journalism, Communications, media, or
related university degree.

Experience

Essential:
previous working experience of at least two years in communications, journalism
or public relations  in the country.
Essential: previous working experience in dealing with media in the country.

Languages         

Proficiency in English and Arabic

French a strong asset

Knowledge

Good knowledge in Adobe (Premiere pro- Illustrator –
Photoshop), excellent knowledge in computer literacy (word, excel, internet),
and excellent writing skills. Thorough knowledge of traditional media and
excellent understanding of social media. Good networking and media relations
skills. Has good balance between initiative and working in a team.

Competencies:

           Teamwork,  Results ,  Adaptive, Commitment,  Creativity, Commitment to continuous
learning, technological awareness.

Personal qualification:  Teamwork, Organized, Curious, Flexible, Accountable