Junior Communications Consultant - Diary Writer

Overview

Amongst CARE International’s key imperatives in our mission is putting people it serves first through implementing cutting edge programming in areas it operates. CARE International in Lebanon (CIL), has been mainly responding to the Syria crisis, but now shifting to a new strategic direction. At this stage it is of the utmost importance that we start exploring more effective business models, but also organizational structures that would support our programmatic operations to deliver services to those in need.

CARE International presence in Lebanon stems from 2006, and recently it has been relaunched in 2013 to support Syrian refugees that were displaced in Lebanon from crisis. Over the course of 7 years, it has supported over half a million beneficiaries by providing protection, livelihoods, and through humanitarian programming such as shelter, WASH, and the distribution of food and non-food items.

Currently, CARE International presence is consolidated in the North, and Mount Lebanon. We also have a smaller presence in Tyre, South Lebanon as part of the WASH EC funded Consortium. The main program sectors that CARE Lebanon is working in are; Protection with particular emphasizes on Gender, Economic Empowerment and Humanitarian Response.

CARE Lebanon has scaled up rapidly over the past few years and today it has just about 70 staff members, with about 15 different local/international organization partners. 90% of the team is composed of national staff with a symbolic number of international members.

Objectives

CARE International in Lebanon (CIL) is seeking a Junior Communications Consultant in order to interview people in need affected by the multi-crises faced in Lebanon. After the interview, the consultant will create series of diaries to highlight the challenges faced by both refugee and host communities in Lebanon

Deliverables & Timeline:

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Milestone

1

Identify people from both refugee/host/migrant workers communities as potential individuals to be interviewed.

2

Conduct interviews/Collect Diaries of the individuals identified.

3

In close coordination with the communications manager create series of 8 diaries, in three languages, based on the interviews conducted in a creative and innovative way.

Consultant Profile

• At least 1-3  years of relevant experience, especially at NGOs, academic organizations, standard-setting bodies, public agencies focused on Communication, Journalism or Reporting
• Previous experience in conducting interviews and writing articles
• Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, and comfortable to write in the three languages.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, political science, social sciences or any relevant field

Competencies

• Ability to work in diverse environment and with different community groups.
• Aware of the Lebanese context (socio-economic, political) and the different challenges/crises faced in Lebanon.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong internal relationships and networks.
• Motivated self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative and international environment and who loves the field.

PSEA and Child Safeguarding

CARE International in Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

CARE International in Lebanon and its employees and stakeholders abide by the CARE International Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)and Child Safeguarding Policies.