Media Assistant

Overall Responsibility: Media & Communication assistant is to be responsible for disseminating Islamic Relief Lebanon Office (IRL) information of general and newsworthy interest to the news media, public officials and the general public, and performs communications, operations, and tasks specific to the position.   The Media & communication assistant will work mainly on gathering and decrementing information internally between the various interest groups of IRL but he will also be informed and prepared to engage in a wider role of public and government interaction subject to the authorization of the Media & communication Manager/CD. In carrying out the detailed duties he/she will pay special attention to the sensitive nature of areas of the work that could have a direct effect on the security of the IR organization.   Main Duties and Responsibilities   Under the guidance of the Country Director the MCA has to assist in the planning and implementation of IRL Media policy. To participate in the development of Islamic Relief’s Media strategy. To positively promote the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief among external audiences. Seek every reasonable opportunity to develop brand awareness of the IRL logo. To develop partnership relationships to involve IRL in Joint Media events. To network and strengthen IRL’s profile and reputation in a variety of settings, including developing stronger links with the general public. Responsible for developing, maintaining and updating the relevant pages of IRL’s website. To achieve coverage of IRL operations and projects& its concerns across a range of media and general public. Maintain and update all Media information from project activities. To promote IRL links with the media. To Contact journalists and other media actors in order to gain coverage for IRL operations, projects, campaign and other key news areas To respond promptly and efficiently to media enquiries within the IRL media policy in this regard. Under the guidance of the CD, speaks on behalf of IRL at meetings and conferences. To manage the IRL media database. To write, proof and edit articles for a range of media. To monitor and evaluate IRL coverage in the media. To plan specific media events, press conferences and photo calls to gain coverage for IRL issues. To occasionally address public meetings on IRL. To Participate in Public Presentations and Events. To ensure the provision of all visibility requirements in the field work. To manage the design & print promotional material such brochures, calendars etc. To manage the production of various promotional videos on behalf of IRL. To maintain the archives of news on IRL & video material. Input Media element to procurement policy where appropriate and Liaise with Major suppliers to ensure they are aware of the non-profit making status of the organization in order to secure minimum expenditure during procurement. Carry out such other related duties as may be assigned or required from time to time.   Eligibility Open vacancy for national staff only who are permitted to work in Lebanon.