Communications Research Assistant - Beirut

ROLE PURPOSE:The Communications Research Assistant will be tasked with gathering data and content vital for communications, advocacy and campaigns products and strategies. S/he will play a key role in ensuring the Media, Advocacy and Communications department is up to date with the contextual and programmatic developments that are relevant to its mission. The role requires regular travel around Lebanon.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people. 

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Media Advocacy and Communications Manager

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

CONTENT:

- Interviews children, youth and adults in the field for different purposes, including donor communications, campaigns, moments, or ad hoc requests.

- Transcripts and translates interviews and collects relevant information to be used in blogs, videos, articles, documentaries and other communication products.

- Works with field colleagues and media focal points regularly to research and identify human-interest stories that give voice to children and vulnerable groups and highlight Save the Children’s work to provide support.

- Contributes with content (stories, research) to regular campaigns and advocacy work as per timeline or as requested.

RESEARCH:

- Provides well-researched content for policy briefs and advocacy position papers, including background information, problem diagnosis, and real-life testimonies.

- Prepare tables and figures related to information needed using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software. 

- Performs literature searches, reviews content, and prepares written summaries.

- Maintains strong relationship with Communications department across partner NGOs and stakeholder offices to ensure info-sharing.

- Monitors and prepares tracking documents on policy issues.

- Collects inputs for the Monthly Sitrep and helps colleagues provide the best input to inform Member offices and donors.

- Fact-checks and provides other assistance to senior staff in the preparation of background papers, meeting presentations or other documents.

- Extracts content for social media and other purposes using existing documents and reports.

OTHER:

- Performs other duties as assigned, demonstrating commitment to team and personal success.

- Takes part in media focal points training and explains the media mission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Background: Media, Journalism, research or any related field.

- Strong skills turning information and data into a story that can be told.

- Must have strong Arabic skills.

- Fluency in written and spoken English.

- 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.

COMPETENCIES:

Problem solving and decision making:Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating information from within or outside the organisation.

Applying technical and professional expertise: Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards;Promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organization.

Working effectively with others : Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; Knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.

Communicating with impact: Communicates clearly and confidentially with others to engage and influence, promotes dialogue; Ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust.