Communication/Liaison Officer - MRE

Functional Prerequisite:

• Previous working experience in non-governmental organizations and/or surveys is preferable.
• Candidate must have strong local knowledge of the area
• Good command of English and Arabic.
• Good computer skills.
• Good understanding of humanitarian aid
• Good communication, cultural understanding, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to harsh environment and work calmly under pressure and with limited supervision.
• Has a valid driving license

Responsibilities

The position has numerous direct and supporting roles which requires the reporting to both the Programme Manager and Operations Manager accordingly.

Communication, Visibility and Media

• Develop and maintain a communication visibility plan and support systems for NPA HD programme
• Ensure that donor visibility is in place within the offices and field teams for the HD programme
• Ensure that media materials for NPA website etc. are first cleared by the LMAC prior to publication.
• Support the Operations Officer and Information Management Officer with creation of case study stories either by video or as a news article.
• Assist in organizing the HD library and archives
• Assist in developing and implementing the Department’s Communications Plan
• Assist in drafting success stories, articles, and press releases related to the programmes
• Assist in the development and implementation of a social media strategy to increase visibility

Mine Risk Education (MRE)

• Continue the development of the MRE project
• Design and plan MRE interventions in target communities (Prepare a Monthly Implementation plan).
• Support the HD programme Manager in writing proposals and reports related to CPP activities.
• Implement Mine Risk Education sessions for identified target groups.
• Liaise with the various stakeholders identified for the project.
• Provide monthly reports to the OM and PM.
• Provide the Information Management Officer with IMSMA reports that are to be submitted to the LMAC.
• Attend training workshops and coordination meetings as required. 
• Update the Programme Manager on a regular and needs basis of MRE activities.

Programme Visits

• Ensure that visitors receive security clearance prior to arrival.
• Ensure that the terms of reference of the visitors is created and approved by the HD PM prior to travel.
• Ensure that visitors are transported to and from the airport by an NPA car and also to and from the hotel and office.
• Ensure that visitors receive a security brief on arrival.
• Ensure that the visitor/s are accompanied at all times during field and office visits.

Socio Economic Impact Assessment

• Support the Operations Officer in implementing Pre and Post Impact Assessments (IA)
• Visit communities to liaise with leaders and other key people to gather details about the
• Accurately document this information using agreed forms, maps, photographs and additional notes
• Update Operations Manager on the situation on the ground
• Aware of gender mainstreaming and ready to participate in gender awareness.
• Follow NPA impact assessment guidelines and use the formats and templates designed for this purpose.
• Identify and collect good quality case study information and photographs
• Support the Operations Manager and Quality Assurance Officer in gathering details of accidents if/when occur.

Support in Grants Management:

• Support the Programme Manager on preparing donor proposals and concept papers.
• Support the Programme Manager by preparing draft donor reports.
• Responsible for updating and managing the HD donor reporting schedule and submitting to both Finance and Operations when required.
• Represent NPA HD Lebanon with appropriate Donors and other stakeholders (Fund raising events, programme visits, contract ceremonies etc.)

Perform other duties as assigned by line manager.