Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications & MEAL Officer

Our organization is seeking a qualified and motivated professional candidate, located in Beirut, to support its work in advocacy, communications, campaigns, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advocacy and campaign strategies aligned with project and organizational objectives, integrating both online and offline outreach approaches.
• Lead the conceptualization, planning, and execution of advocacy campaigns, ensuring clear messaging, audience targeting, and measurable impact.
• Create, design, and produce high-quality visual and communication materials (e.g., social media content, infographics, brochures, reports, presentations, and campaign assets) in line with branding guidelines.
• Draft, edit, and disseminate communication content (press releases, newsletters, success stories, fact sheets, and digital content).
• Ensure consistent branding, visual identity, and messaging across all platforms and campaign materials.
• Manage and update digital communication channels (social media, website, mailing lists), including content planning and scheduling.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, civil society actors, and key stakeholders to enhance visibility and campaign reach.
• Organize and coordinate advocacy events, campaign activations, workshops, and press engagements.
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance, media coverage, and engagement metrics, and prepare regular reports with recommendations for improvement.
• Capture and document project impact, human-interest stories, and campaign outcomes through both written and visual storytelling.
• Design and support the production of IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials to strengthen awareness and outreach efforts.
• Provide advocacy, campaign, and communication inputs for donor reports and project documentation.

• Lead project-based monitoring and evaluation, ensuring indicators are well understood and data is collected on time.
• Ensure high-quality data through training of field staff, piloting tools, and conducting regular checks.
• Lead collection, analysis, and reporting of both qualitative and quantitative data (e.g., Focus Group Discussions, exit interviews, case studies, baseline and endline surveys).
• Develop MEAL plans in cooperation with implementing teams and present them during project kick-off meetings.
• Maintain and update the MEAL Activity Tracker on a weekly basis.
• Oversee data management processes, ensuring accurate use of MEAL tools and indicator tracking.
• Produce quality analysis and reports to inform internal learning, donor reporting, and external platforms (e.g., Activity Info).
• Promote learning and transparency by regularly analyzing data, documenting best practices, and producing case studies.
• Support project teams with information management, liaising with database and program staff as required.
• Ensure timely preparation of reporting components in line with organizational and donor requirements.
• Carry out other relevant MEAL tasks as required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in communications, advocacy, campaign management, and/or MEAL functions, preferably within NGOs, INGOs, or development/humanitarian organizations.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing advocacy and communication campaigns, including digital and offline strategies.
• Strong experience in content creation and visual communication production (social media, infographics, publications, IEC materials).
• Demonstrated experience in MEAL systems, including indicator tracking, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Prior experience working with donors and contributing to donor reporting is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong command of digital communication platforms (social media management, website content management systems, email marketing tools).
• Proficiency in graphic design and content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Solid understanding of MEAL frameworks, logical frameworks (Logframe), and indicator development.
• Strong data analysis skills (qualitative and quantitative).
• Familiarity with tools such as Excel, and data collection/reporting platforms.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
• Strong storytelling and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, engaging public communication.

Core Competencies

• Strong planning, coordination, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with diverse stakeholders (media, civil society, donors, communities).
• Strong analytical mindset with a learning-oriented approach.
• Commitment to accountability, transparency, and ethical communication.

Personal Attributes

• Creative and proactive mindset.
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for advocacy, social impact, and evidence-based programming.