Communication Officer

Communication Officer with a focus on Rafic Hariri University Hospital (RHUH)

The Communication Officer is the focal point for all communication issues related to the ICRC-Rafic Hariri University Hospital (RHUH)-Association Francaise pour le Developpement (AFD) partnership. S/he liaises with the Senior Project Manager for a holistic understanding of the partnership's strategies and objectives, and reports to the Communication Coordinator on communication strategies, activities and products.

As part of the ICRC communication team, the Communication Officer supports the team in administrative matters but is also expected to be actively participating in the ICRC communication projects and products.

Qualifications

University degree in communication, journalism or similar fields

Very good written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic

Very good organizational skills

Computer skills (proficiency in MS office)

Knowledge of basic design and editing software is an asset

Professional Experience

Minimum 3 years work experience in a field relevant to communication

Sound knowledge of the political, social and media environment in the country

Responsibilities

Communication support to ICRC-RHUH-AFD partnership:

Provides communication support to the different components of the project, e.g. photo missions for donor reports; filming of project initiatives for training purposes, and coordinates with the communication department for technical support in terms of production.

Is responsible for the project's operational communication, with a focus on perception and reputation issues.

Is responsible to develop and implement a networking plan to reach communities in community, local and international NGO's, as well as relevant stakeholders of the social and health sector in RHUH's catchment area.

Regularly updates and feeds the project's Medium pages and ICRC website.

Coordinates with the communication team for media missions and visibility to Beirut-based national, regional and international media.

Coordinates with the communication team for any social media product related to the partnership.

Helps coordinate the visits of ICRC's donors and other stakeholders to the project and takes the lead on all communication related issues.

Coordinates with AFD Communication department for any media product related to the partnership.

--Capacity Building to RHUH's Communication Department (with the support of the Comm. dept when needed):

Liaises on a weekly basis with RHUH's Public Relations' Officer

Contributes to RHUH's communication strategy to enhance RHUH's reputation, credibility and visibility

Brings technical support and expertise to communication events organized by RHUH if relevant for the development of the RHUH-ICRC Partnership
 
--Community Mental Health Center- RHUH

Develops a communication strategy for the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) in RHUH in coordination with the CMHC stakeholders (Ministry of Public Health, RHUH, MDM and Skoun).

--Coordinates with the CMHC relevant stakeholders the implementation of the four components of the strategy:
 Establishes a fundraising plan to attract new donors.
 Advocates with other organizations to support the project.
 Develops a campaign to tackle stigma on mental health issues.
 Makes sure the project has a community engagement approach to keep all potential and actual patients fully informed of the available services.
 
--Support to the communication team

Liaises with different departments to update and retrieve data for operational reports, newsletters, factsheets and different publications.

Facilitates the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners by following up with finance on invoices and quotations, and with logistics on requests for services and preparation of related documents.

Works closely with the communication manager on departmental budget.

Works closely with the communication team on requests for communication support and publications.

Organizes and maintains the Team Space- Server up to date.

Other tasks as needed.