Communications Coordinator

Terms of Reference Communications Coordinator The Communications Coordinator is responsible of expanding INJAZ Lebanon image among different stakeholders. He/she is also responsible for image and message development, and general relationship building.   Production and dissemination of newsletters and corporate materials -          Designing newsletters with updates on INJAZ’s activities, materials and publications  (English and Arabic) -          Producing the annual report based on information’s gathered from INJAZ’s Areas Programs Coordinators -          Support in reporting on INJAZ different activities when needed. -          Support in producing written materials when needed -          Coordinate the production of ads and any marketing material as needed (including promotional items,       greeting cards etc)    -          Develop and review INJAZ communications materials (Banners, Flyers, Power point Presentations, Email templates, Program theme summaries,etc….) -          Continually update and improve all narrative materials for INJAZ in Arabic, English, (and French when needed)   Website and social networks -          Managing INJAZ website, and social media platforms through regular updates in alignment with INJAZ       corporate identity   Relations with media and key stakeholders -          Develop creative media and communication strategies for events, reports or advocacy campaigns in line               with INJAZ Lebanon messages, assessing risks and opportunities  -          Enhance INJAZ  relationships with the media to maximize profile and positive coverage of all INJAZ activities -          Hold, develop and maintain credible relationships with key journalists -          Develop media friendly communication materials and other tools fit for various audience                                   including media (Press kits) -          Draft press releases for INJAZ various events or partnerships in both English and Arabic. -          Dispatch/ follow up on the press release to the different media outlets. -          Monitor news media coverage of INJAZ Lebanon, and maintain an updated media database.   Representation Represent INJAZ Lebanon at external events as required   Education and qualifications: -          University degree in Journalism, Marketing, Advertising or Communication Arts -          2-3 years of experience in related field of Communications -          Fluent in both English and Arabic   Experience: -          In networking and communication activities (at national, regional and international level) -          In working with media -          In editing and proof reading corporate communication documents for public dissemination -          In drafting articles and managing a website -          In working with social media   Skills: -          Excellent interpersonal and networking skills -          Excellent written and verbal communication skills -          Excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize workload, proactive approach to meeting deadlines with limited supervision -          Excellent presentation and communication skills