Senior Communication Officer

OBJECTIVE

DUTIES:

• Understand Caritas’ mission and objectives and assist in planning and implementation of communication strategies and campaigns.
• Identify new communications opportunities
• Coordinate with donors and partners on visibility guidelines and products
• Liaise with internal departments and programs to develop and implement the visibility and communication plan
• Follow-up with suppliers on deliverables
• Assist and proofread press releases, brochures, and other communications materials
• Ensure timely and successful delivery of communications materials
• Collaborate in Caritas’ social media platforms and website content.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with different stakeholders
• Establishes and maintains regular relations with key local media contacts
• Maintaining close contact with key local and foreign media - actively promoting Caritas Lebanon content and facilitating media visits to projects
• Develop branding initiatives
• Assist in the development of communications calendar, liaising with staff and departments to ensure reports (annual report, etc.), publications (newsletter, monthly report, etc.), and other products are produced in a timely manner.
• Regularly visit projects in the field, to identify and generate media and communication plans
• Prepare background communication and promotional materials for briefings and visits of media or delegations. Assist in the planning, logistic and administrative arrangements for them as needed.1

SKILLS

Business Skills

• Strong Organization skills
• Effective communication
• Highly collaborative style
• Time management 
• Problem-solving
• Multitasking
• Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies
• Ability to work on own initiative, and be proactive, with a “can-do” attitude and the ability to manage and prioritize an unpredictable workload under pressure
• Enjoy creating and implementing new initiatives

Computer Skills

• Proficient in MS Office

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or advertising field
• Significant marketing/ communications experience that includes a blend of advocacy and media relations