Communication Officer

1. BASIC TASKS: Media: To propose the first draft of all the materials to be issued for the media (press releases, invitations, etc...) To organize press conferences (by inviting media by all means (Phone, emails and faxes, preparing press kits, organizing attendance sheets, etc…) To produce press previews (Production, circulation and archiving) To archive LADE’s media appearances To assist in using of the social media. To organize capacity building workshops, training sessions and meetings for journalists and correspondents when needed. To fulfill other tasks requested by the Communication manager.   Press conference: To organize technically and logistically LADE press Conferences,   Website: To draft, edit and upload the news feeds on the website. To edit and post materials (texts and images) on the website. To help on the restructuring LADE’s website     NGOs Network: To attend meetings organized by different CSO networks   Communications products: To assist the Communication Manager in drafting, editing, producing and distributing  newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, leaflets, films and other communication material To produce all public  reports and briefings in liaison with communication manager To help in producing the newsletters. To update the mailing list (including mailing information on NGO networks, partners, donors, volunteers, and members).   2.ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: To Work under the direct supervision of the communication manager To Prepare periodic progress reports To Create and to maintain a database, in coordination with other staff & project Coordinators.   3. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A. Academic & Technical: Excellent communication skills Good Knowledge of languages (Arabic, English, and French is a plus). Degree in Journalism, Political Science, Literature or Communications IT literacy in Word, Excel, e-mail, internet and PowerPoint.  B. Personal skills: A fair understanding of the Lebanese political context and electoral systems…. A basic Knowledge of the NGO sector Good presentation skills. Well knowledge in Photoshop Innovative approach to the development of communications tools.