Media Officer

   ABAAD-Resource Center for Gender Equality  Media Officer JOB PROFILE   JOB TITLE:   Media Officer  DURATION: 1 year (renewable), initial probation of 3 months    LOCATION: Beirut based with frequent travel to Mount Lebanon, North (Akkar), Bekaa (North, West and Central), and South ABAAD   ABAAD PURPOSE: ABAAD aims at achieving gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD has a proven record in working in addressing GBV in emergency settings. “Ending Gender-Based Violence: towards standardization and strengthening quality of services and direct response” is an initiative aiming at reducing the risks of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through women, boys and girls empowerment and improving the quality of multi-sectorial assistance for women and girls survivors or at risk of GBV among the host and Syrian refugee population. BACKGROUND: ABAAD aims at achieving gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD has a proven record in working in addressing GBV in emergency settings. “Ending Gender-Based Violence: towards standardization and strengthening quality of services and direct response” is an initiative aiming at reducing the risks of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through women, boys and girls empowerment and improving the quality of multi-sectorial assistance for women and girls survivors or at risk of GBV among the host and Syrian refugee population. In order to increase vulnerable women and girls’ (from all nationalities) access to prevention and response services. The Media Officer is directly responsible for promoting ABAAD’s visibility (image/brand) successfully and resourcefully on all media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn). JOB PURPOSE: The Media Officer will ensure that ABAAD’s mission, vision, values and activities are well known and appreciated by the public and main stakeholders. S/he is responsible for planning, implementing and measuring ABAAD’s visibility, and campaigns on social media. S/he will coordinate with all of the departments and programs within ABAAD at both strategic and tactical levels to build up ABAAD’s reputation and brand identity on social media. The Media Officer will work directly with the Media & PR Associate to ensure harmonious implementation of all campaigns off-line and online. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -          Manage ABAAD’s social media accounts - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn - with the aim of raising awareness about the organization’s work and values while encouraging individuals, groups and communities to collaborate with ABAAD -         To work directly with the team and implement the social media component of each campaign as per the Communication plan developed in collaboration with the program teams and management -         Promote ABAAD’s gender-related messaging and campaigns through the full range of available media channels -         Identify opportunities to increase ABAAD’s visibility on social media (image/brand) -         Develop relations and partnerships with local, regional and international organizations and agencies -         Represent ABAAD at specific meetings and events -         Assist in the development and implementation of ABAAD’s funding strategies and activities -         To be very cooperative and responsive with the audiences of media and social media outlets -         Answer all inquiries generated by audiences (followers, etc.) on social media outlets -         Measure the impact and value of all media and social media campaigns and activities and provide adequate recommendations -         Monitor and research the concerns and expectations of ABAAD’s partners and stakeholders and accordingly the findings to the team and the Management -         Assist in preparing info graphs to share on social media outlets -         Assist in promoting and disseminating quality information on ABAAD’s produced resources and services on a regular basis and as needed -         Assist, whenever needed, in the coordination and the management of ABAAD’s publication activities such as content management, norms for publishing, design, etc. -         Conduct regular communications, visibility and marketing needs assessments and research for ABAAD -         Assist in the development, supervision, and maintenance of ABAAD’s website, periodical newsletters and other social media mediums -         Coordinate with all ABAAD’s project team members to ensure that all activities are properly documented and subsequently publish them on various social networking and media sites Other Activities: -         Collaborate closely with ABAAD TEAM. -         Participate in weekly internal meetings if advised to do so. -         Submit weekly and monthly reports. -         Respect for ABAAD Code of Conduct and its PSEA Policy. -         Other duties as assigned by the manager.   SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: -       University Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Media, Public Relations, or a relevant field -       Relevant courses in marketing, social marketing, branding, fundraising, public relations, grant- writing, project management, etc.   -       A minimum of 3 years practical experience in managing media accounts for an organization -       An established record of accomplishment in marketing planning and management -       Knowledge and understanding of NGOs and nonprofits and the gender and rights based approach -       An ability to be proactive in developing plans, activities and relationships with stakeholders -       Experience with the use of IT, online and social media tools to advance organizational communications and visibility goals -       Experience in GBV programming is a plus -       Fluency in written and spoken English, French and Arabic. Additional languages are an asset -       Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision and values of ABAAD mainly related to gender issues -       Superior inter-personal communication skills including the ability to work with multi-cultural teams and groups -       Ability to influence individuals and groups through the use of diplomacy, negotiation and strategy -       Ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines -       Self-motivated, intelligent, articulate, detail-oriented and able to manage and complete multiple tasks and assignments -       Strong team and collaborative work skills -       Excellent strategic thinking enhanced with ability to achieve results APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested candidates in this position should send their CV along with a cover letter, to HR@abaadmena.org and include the job title above in the email subject and cover letter by January 3, 2017. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY   ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization.