Media And Communications Officer

The Media and Communications Officer will work closely and under the supervision of the Advocacy and Information Adviser and will be expected to work independently without needing daily supervision and instruction, and deliver according to clearly set-out objectives in order to fulfil strategic advocacy and programme goals. NRC Lebanon expects the Media and Communications Officer to be able to quickly get an overview of NRC Lebanon’s advocacy and programmes and immediately begin delivering high quality communication materials for public information and media purposes. Key Responsibilities Tasks and Responsibilities: Facilitate positive coverage of NRC Lebanon and its beneficiaries in Lebanese and international media for advocacy and programme purposes through: Proposing story ideas to journalists in Lebanon and the region who report on humanitarian issues Facilitating media visits to NRC field operations and ensuring respect for the reporting guidelines and Code of Conduct Produce daily Media Monitoring digest of stories relevant to refugee and humanitarian issues in Lebanon in key Lebanese media and regional and international media Maintain and expand NRC’s media network in country and continuously update NRC’s media contact list for Lebanese and international media. Produce (multimedia) human interest stories, press releases and other media updates in English and Arabic. Support all NRC’s advocacy work with targeted media and communication campaigns; lead on the implementation of these campaigns Implement – and on a daily basis maintain – a social media platform for NRC Lebanon: Facebook and Twitter. Produce and regularly update a variety of NRC programme visibility materials in English and in Arabic for Lebanese and international audiences, including internal newsletters and factsheets. Regularly coordinate the production of NRC visibility items such as calendars, brochures and posters. Support field teams with the preparation for external visits to NRC field activities by donors and others, ensuring NRC’s media guidelines and policies are observed. Implement and manage a picture database of NRC programme activities, including the collection of photo documentation of NRC’s activities, in line with NRC Lebanon’s media guidelines. Liaise with photographers, designers and printing presses. Update and disseminate monthly internal newsletter. Regularly cooperate with and maintain excellent working relations with the NRC Regional Media Adviser and other MCOs in the region Other: Any other task relevant to the position as requested by supervisor. Qualifications and Competences Academic and Professional Qualifications Higher relevant university degree in journalism, media, communications, or relevant experience. Relevant Experience A minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar position. Only candidates with proven journalistic, media and communication experience will be considered. Proven experience with communication within the humanitarian sector will be a plus. Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes Commitment to humanitarian principles and dedication to humanitarian work. Flexibility including ability to work overtime on weekends and evenings according to need and requests. This will include regular travel within Lebanon to field sites during the week. Ability to work independently (proactively and reactively) and with limited daily support and supervision but towards the fulfillment of objectives and deliverables as agreed with the supervisor. Clear deliverables within the probation period will be agreed. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to multitask and deliver a high range of tasks, often within short deadlines. A good team player. Basic photography, video and social media skills a highly desirable. Excellent English and Arabic, oral and written (sound journalistic writing style). French is an asset. Achievement indicators Delivering working tasks in a structured and professional manner. Meeting deadlines. Applying to the NRC standards, policies and guidelines. Flexible and with the ability to adjust to changes and new requirements. Communication with respect towards NRC beneficiaries as well as colleagues.