Communication Advisor

1- GENERAL OBJECTIVE

The part-time Communication Advisor will be an integral member of the Grants & Communication Department.

The Communication Advisor’s objectives are to create, implement, supervise, monitor and evaluate communication activities. S/he will also maintain a close working relationship with the Consortium Coordinator to support the implementation of the program’s communication plan.

2- RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS

1. DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROJECT-SPECIFIC COMMUNICATION PLANS

• Support the implementation of project specific communication plans, including developing communication products, coordinating communication events, etc.;
• Regularly review project communication plans and, in cooperation and agreement with AFD partner, update them when needed;
• Propose communication and visibility activities in line with budget and timeframe of the project;
• Provide information on communication activities for the donor when required;
• Supervise, monitor and evaluate implementation of the activities against the communication plan.

2. PRODUCE CONTENT TO FEED COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS

• Lead the production of content (i.e. photos, videos, texts and translations) to be published on different platforms. This will include travel to project sites;
• Gather content from different project teams and manages the creation of communication material such as stories, photos, infographics, newsletters, brochures and any other information material;
• Develop content (photos, texts, videos) for social media networks;
• Support in identifying topics and angles for communication purposes;
• Identify topics for general communication purposes and for meaningful dates along the project and context timeline;
• Support partner organizations in communication aspects by answering requests and supporting/advising them;
• Develop new communication activities between partners when required.

3. COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT

• Develop and update PU-AMI Lebanon Communication Strategy with clear milestones and deliverables;
• Organize and facilitate regular exchanges with field teams and partners to discuss communication needs;
• Support the Grants & Communication department in developing communication material for specific purposes when needed;
• Be responsible to independently coordinate communication activities with internal and external stakeholders, such as logistics, finance departments and suppliers;
• Ensure solid documentation and archiving of all activities and focal points in the communication sector;
• Provide capacity building to Grants and Communication Officers and Project Teams on communication guidance and content creation

4. PRIORITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT

• Support the implementation of project-specific communication plans, including supporting the organization of communication events;
• Develop cross-cutting communication products and templates for the Lebanon Mission (factsheets, videos, posters, etc.);
• Develop communication strategy, policies and guidance for the Lebanon Mission;
• Create a shared database for photos, videos and other communication resources;
• Develop modules and provide training to field teams on communication-related topics as needed.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

4. Education Degree: at minimum BA degree in Graphic Design, Communication and/or Journalism;
5. Work experience: Previous experience of at least two years in a similar position;
6. Language Skills: fluent in Arabic and English, French advantageous;
7. Knowledge & skills:
   • Great organization or coordination skills
   • Knowledge of the humanitarian and/or health sector would be an asset
   • Pro-active attitude
   • Good photography and/or video recording and editing skills, and ability to use technical equipment (video, photo) including recent ones.
   • Ability to use new software, to use social media networks
   • Capacity to adapt quickly and meet deadlines
   • Good understanding of the communication/media sectors
   • Computer skills: Microsoft office, Canva, DaVinci, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, (or similar software)