Part Time Communication Officer

ROLE PURPOSE:  To strengthen communication activities by developing and facilitating materials, and which support media, audiovisual and communications objectives of programmes and projects. The main focus of the job is: to raise the visibility through the production and generation of communication and multimedia resources and materials to liaise with media to disseminate information on SEED projects and activities in media outlets and build maintain the organisation’s good notoriety with media and the general public to conduct sites visits and collect stories and photos to shoot small movies and interview using audio visual materials to design publishements to work on publishing media materials through mass and local media to work on SEED over all goals and strategies KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Highligh work done through activities and projects Interview community members and develop case studies and stories based on the needs of the organization or the requests of SEED work in Lebanon. Take, caption, upload and, as appropriate, publish, photos about successes and needs in projects.  Media                       Follow-up and maintain relationships with media based in North Lebanon, pitch stories as appropriate, write press releases, and respond to (refer) media requests as needed, alternatively encourage and support partner organizations to facilitate media related activities. Contribute to the planning and organizing of launching events, press conferences and others related to SEED. Communications and Networking Be aware of msot of activisites of other similar projects running in the rigion Attend and present SEED in media and meet invitations sent to SEED Contribute to the development of media, communication plan and related policies and procedures.   Visibility  Ensure appropriate branding and visibility for donors, be fully aware of the donors’ requirements. Coordinate with Security manager in terms of visibility and branding and assess any risks in areas of operation.    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE At least one year experience working in Media, and Communications. A degree in audiovisual and/or information/communications/ Jounralism Good photography skills in different environments and situations are essential. Good videography and shooting and video editing skills are essential. Experience in writing articles Excellent English written and spoken language skills are essential. Excellent Arabic written and spoken language skills highly desirable Ability to work on the field Experience in website development and maintenance. Experience in social media tools management