Senior National Communication and Reports Officer

Under the immediate supervision of the Deputy Head of Office in Beirut, the Senior Humanitarian Communications and Reports Officer will perform the following tasks:

Monitors and analyzes current events, public opinion and press, identifies issues and trends, and advises management on appropriate action/responses and approaches for media relations. 

Undertakes activities to promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences, interviews, press seminars and other special activities) of priority issues and/or major events, including flagship campaigns, to include development of a media strategy and action plan, initiating pro-active media outreach efforts, proposing and arranging press conferences/media coverage, disseminating materials and consulting with press on approach/story angle and other information requests, undertaking appropriate follow-up action and analyzing and reporting on the impact of coverage.

Monitors, contributes content and maintains OCHA’s main social media channels, especially Twitter and Facebook, and actively engage or respond when/if necessary.

Produces or oversees production of a specific type or types (e.g. print, broadcast, social media etc.) of information products (flash updates, situation reports, snapshots, bulletins) and communications products (e.g. press kits, press releases, feature articles, speeches, talking points, key messages, booklets, brochures, backgrounders, audio-visual materials, radio spot program, etc.), to include proposing topics, undertaking research, determining appropriate medium and target audience, preparing production plans, writing drafts, obtaining clearances and finalizing texts, editing copy, and coordinating design approval, printing procedures and distribution.

Under the HoO and DHoO guidance, serves as a spokesperson for the local media and/or serves as the liaison for local media, depending on the request.

Coordinates with key stakeholders on advocacy initiatives, including facilitating the work of relevant communications and advocacy groups, to ensure coherent communication and advocacy strategy and common messaging.

Supports the formulation and implementation of humanitarian internal and external communications and advocacy strategies.

Translates documents or articles which are of relevance as needed and supervises translation of products, printing and dissemination of publications and audio-visual materials.

Perform other duties as requested by the Supervisor and/or Head of Office.