Regional Communication Coordinator MENA

The Communication Coordinator for MENA region will be responsible for managing all communications concerning our Dynamic Futures programme which provides higher education scholarships to (Syrian) refugees. And as such works closely with the local SPARK offices in the region (Turkey, Jordan, KR-I).

Together with the communication focal point of our donor the Communication Coordinator will develop a communication strategy and plan, and implement this in collaboration with SPARK staff in the field offices. You report to the regional project cycle manager based in Beirut, and are supported and advised by the communications team in Amsterdam. It will be your goal to set up both internal and external communications in this region, to increase visibility and to tell the stories of the refugees in this part of the world.

The Communications Coordinator is expected to be knowledgeable and experienced in communication strategies, event organising, public relations and online media (social and website). Your writing skills in English and Arab need to be excellent. And we expect you to be flexible and a team worker.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement communication plan for Dynamic Futures;
• Coordinate and manage SPARK communication in MENA region (advised by  headquarters in Amsterdam and supervised by the regional project cycle  manager);
• Social media (promotion, increase interactivity, storytelling);
• Website (edit, increase traffic, support registration);
• Collection of stories (in order to use them for communication);
• Provide communications about events, conference and other SPARK activities;
• Develop network of journalists;
• Other communication tasks as required.

Requirements and Skills

• BA or MA degree (or other relevant education);
• Excellent English and Arab language skills;
• Proven editing and writing skills;
• Journalistic skills;;
• Social media knowledge and experience are essential; in particular, digital advocacy;
• Familiarity with Google Drive/Docs/Analytics/SEO/Ad words etc.;
• Experienced with Word Press and Mail Chimp (basic knowledge of html preferred);
• Experience with graphic design preferred;
• Good communication and social skills and the ability to work in a multicultural setting;
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to work independently;
• Lebanese nationality.

SPARK Offers

• Remuneration based on experience between 1.600 USD - 2.000 USD gross per month;
• International working experience;
• Dynamic and inspiring environment;
• Opportunity to take initiative and realise your ideas and plans;
• Full-time contract.