COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (LOCAL STAFF)

Danmissions work in the MENA region focuses on: dialogue and interreligious understanding, minority rights, inclusive citizenship, poverty reduction and Church development. Danmission has been present in the MENA region for more than 100 years. Currently, Danmission is supporting projects in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Egypt and Jordan. Danmission is an independent Danish NGO connected to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark. Our mission is to create peace and understanding through dialogue and combating poverty for people in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Danmissions history dates back to 1821. Today we have about 55 employees and more than 8000 volunteers associated with the organization. Our work is supported by private donors, profit from thrift shops in Denmark, by the Danish government and by the European Union

About the position:

Tasks relation to communication:

• Design, Development and implementation of the EU project's Communication, Visibility and Dissemination plan
• Design of a visual identity, potentially with support from graphic designer
• Production of visibility items
• Development and implementation of a social media strategy incl. day-to-day management of social media platforms.
• Management of the process of developing an online toolkit on how to work with interfaith and intercultural dialogue
• Plan and perform training of local partners, staff and volunteers
• Contribute to the overall reporting (M&E) on communication activities related to Danmissions active programs
• Management of yearly communication and visibility budget
• Relation to Arab and international media and ensure outreach and dissemination of project materials as well as publicity and visibility of events, achievements and impact of Danmission activities
• Proactive in pitching ideas to the Danmission Communication Department and HQ with stories etc. relating to Danmissions engagement in MENA region

• In charge of taking photos, videos, producing visibility materials and contact to media in relation to public events.

• Write and edit articles, opinions pieces, press releases etc. in English and in Arabic

Tasks related to Public Relations

• Assisting in the planning and coordination of visits etc. from Denmark incl. setting up meetings, organize program and support to internal and external delegations during their stay in Lebanon and/or regionally.
• Coordination and administrative responsibilities of activities related to the Strategic Partnership with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in close cooperation with the Regional Manager

• Establishing and maintaining external media relations, both locally and regionally.

• Cultivate contact to local stakeholders

• QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• Experience with strategic planning and developing various communication products
• Able to plan, design and produce creative social media content including short videos.
• Have a proven record of generating press coverage and has a strong network among journalists in MENA region and globally
• Experience with photography and video editing
• Have experience and are passionate about promoting interfaith dialogue, peacebuilding efforts, human rights or similar.
• Solid experience with coordination of study trips, setting up meetings, follow up on inquiries etc.
• Fluency in English and in Arabic

PERSONAL PROFILE:

• Lebanese national
• Ready to work for a Danish Christian faith-based organization and adhere to the values of Danmission
• Have passion for communication and an eye for the good story
• Is visionary, strategic and well structured.
• Is a structured coordinator and thrive having many tasks at the same time
• Social personality and a team player
• Have ability to seize a good opportunity and exploit unexpected opportunities to communicate and disseminate results
• Good networker thriving when representing the organization
• Ready to travel in the MENA region