Communication And Project Officer

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is a non-governmental organization working to transform the way societies deal with conflicts. We have acquired over 30 years of experience in peacebuilding and are based in 53 local offices worldwide. SFCG first worked in Lebanon in 1996, and we opened up our office here in 2008. The issues we address are multiple, such as conflicts arising within Lebanon's diverse society, tensions resulting from the increasing influx of Syrian refugees, security sector reform, as well as women’s socio-economic empowerment. In each project we seek to engage all stakeholders and strengthen local capacities in order to create sustainable change and increase social cohesion. Summary of Position The Communication and Project Officer will be responsible for managing SFCG Lebanon’s Communication Strategy, building relations with local and international media and documenting the impact of the work of SFCG in Lebanon as well as implementing and managing the Cedaria project, an interactive peacebuilding online game. Responsibilities Communications (60%) Manage the SFCG Lebanon traditional and online Communication Strategy for 2016. This includes working with the Program Director and Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator to develop both internal and external messages that support senior leadership, reinforce the attainment of the organization’s objectives, and are aligned with the organization’s global communication strategy; ensuring the clarity and consistency of communication materials, as well as collecting feedback on communications in order to determine best practices and areas for improvement; Develop a customized communication strategy for each SFCG Lebanon project and support Project Coordinators in implementing these strategies; Develop and maintain relations with national and international media and coordinate with SFCG HQ in order to ensure maximum coverage of SFCG events and projects in Lebanon; Produce a monthly newsletter for internal and external communications, highlighting key activities, achievements and  major upcoming events; Document the impact of SFCG’s work in Lebanon through testimonials from involved stakeholders in order to support awareness raising, fundraising, and advocacy objectives; Increase SFCG Lebanon’s online presence by growing its audience and increasing engagement through social media channels (Facebook, Twitter,etc.).       Cedaria Project (40%) Implement project activities in a timely manner, ensuring good quality and credible outcomes, within the available resources and in compliance with SFCG Operations Manual policies and procedures, in collaboration with the Admin and Logistics team; Ensure regular narrative and financial reporting to the Programme Director and Projects Manager and maintain essential project records and databases; -            Implement Cedaria’s outreach campaign on traditional and social media outlets; Promote Cedaria among partners, donors and other stakeholders. Distribute the Cedaria Game Box and organize gaming sessions with targeted communities throughout Lebanon.       Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in a subject area relevant to the position, such as communications, journalism, international relations, social sciences or related field Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in INGOs Skills Understanding of and experience in harnessing traditional and social media for awareness-raising and advocacy; Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic; Excellent interpersonal and networking skills; Ability to work within deadlines, prioritizing competing demands under pressure; Creative problem solving skills, particularly in challenging situations; Demonstrated project management and organizational skills as well as an attention to detail; Cultural sensitivity and adaptability; Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online communication tools such as Mailchimp, WIX and Hootsuite How to Apply Please send a cover letter / letter of application, resume, salary requirements (or current salary), projected start date, and where you found this job posting by November 12, 2015 with the subject heading: Communication and Project Officer  to the email address lebanon@sfcg.org. No phone calls please.