Media And Communications Officer

Job Purpose Summary The Media and Communications Officer will work closely and under the supervision of the Advocacy and Information Adviser and will be expected to work to 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: Promote NRC Lebanon in Lebanese and international media for advocacy and programme purposes including through maintaining a network of journalists in Lebanon and the region who report on humanitarian issues. Draft human interest stories, press releases and other media updates in English and Arabic. On a daily basis, scan Arabic media for stories relevant to refugee and humanitarian issues in Lebanon. Establish a media network and continuously update NRC’s media contact list for Lebanese and international media. Implement – and on a daily basis maintain – a social media platform for NRC Lebanon: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. 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 media, 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. 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 experience or communications background 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). 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.