Communications Assistant

The Opportunity

The Communications Assistant supports the Advocacy, communication, campaign and media (ACCM) function in gathering data and developing content for communications, advocacy and campaigns products, including donor communications and requirements. S/he will play a key role in ensuring the ACCM department is up to date with the contextual and programmatic developments.

The role is based in Beirut with regular field visits across lebanon (40% in the field) to collect content, conduct interviews, and engage with field teams and communities. 

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

In order to be successful you will bring/have: 

• Degree in Media, Journalism, research or any related field
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Spoken and written Arabic
• Strong skills turning information and data into a story that can be told
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism are crucial
• Familiarity with Microsoft softwares (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and communications skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong prioritisation skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment

• Desired: photography skills, writing skills

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

A copy of the full role profile can be found at: Communications Assistant

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.