Communication Officer based in Beirut or surroundings.

Job Announcement:

Terre des hommes - Lausanne is seeking a qualified Communication Officer based in Beirut or surroundings.

Job Purpose / Main Functions:

The Communication Officer (CO) is responsible to develop content for the country communication material, with focus on photography, graphic design, Communication Plans and Materials, and all the tools requested under the communication field. This will be in align with communication plan of Tdh Lebanon delegation. Working with the programme and field teams across the delegation, s/he will support Tdh’s internal and external communication objectives and help in visibility.

The main tasks of this function are: 

To reflect the Tdh intervention through quality communication content: write periodical stories, news articles and other communication materials.

To develop quality printed and digital media communication materials: ensure Tdh Lebanon has up to date visibility and communication materials printed, digital or other forms of media that carefully portray the issues of children in Lebanon and the work of Tdh to respond to these issues. 

To contribute to the development of Tdh visibility at national level through representation and networking: Share relevant content media and press in Lebanon and other national forums that enable Tdh to communicate with specific or wider audiences in Lebanon. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To reflect the Tdh intervention through quality communication materials :

• Support on writing quality communication materials such as news articles, success stories, case studies, testimonies, one pager and any other form of written communication as requested from the supervisor, adapted to different target groups (staff, donors, community and state actors, outside visitors, etc).
• Liaise with the programme team in the field to proactively seek information and news stories about the programme.
• Maintain organizational social media platforms with regular updates and appropriate content development and management.

2. To develop quality printed and media communication materials :

• Ability to design and produce high quality graphics designs via Adobe softwares.
• Produce, coordinate, and supervise the production of all visibility and information materials in Tdh Lebanon delegation.
• Participate her/himself in the development (design, audio interview, recording or picture taking) in accordance with the Communication Action plan and when requested from the line supervisor.
• Update and maintain a central digital library of Tdh Lebanon photos, videos and other reporting and communication content in coordination with the communication team in HQ.

3. To contribute to the development of Tdh visibility at n ational level through representation and networking :

• Monitor the media with regards to communication about child protection issues - especially linked with Migration and Access to Justice topics - and prepare periodical press review for the delegation at least on a quarterly basis. 
• Visit the field, collect information testimonies, success stories and write success stories and to transform the data to visual materials such as storyboards and short videos.

4. To ensure the understanding and respect of the Tdh communication guidelines and rules :

• Support the delegation team to understand and respect Tdh policies regarding communication. 
• Ensure that external suppliers respect the Tdh Corporate Identity

5. Tdh Safeguarding policies :

• Commit to respect and ensure the best implementation possible of Tdh Safeguarding Policy, its related procedure, and principles of child protection in all the settings, including the non-working related ones;  
• Be clear on the functional responsibilities to prevent harm / safeguard children, communities, and colleagues both through own conduct and work;  
• Commit to inform the Safeguarding Focal Point and to report any cases of allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Safeguarding Policy. 
• Respect the principles of confidentiality, protection, good faith, and non-reprisal in all interactions with children and communities and in the communication, materials produced; 
• Apply the best interest of children and people principle prior to writing, producing, and publishing any sort of communication material about the children and communities participating in Tdh Lebanon and partners’ programme;  
• Always ensure to take the written consent of guardians and children prior to engaging in any form of communication with beneficiaries;  
• Be a good ambassador for safeguarding and promote good practice.

6. Other :

• Know and implement all institutional policies and internal regulations of Terre des hommes with a particular focus on the Institutional Media and Communication policies.  
• Respect Terre des hommes security procedures in Lebanon.  
• Support the Country Management team to organize and facilitate, conferences, exchange of experience mission and field visits for external management staff and donor representatives. 
• A close collaboration with the Programme Coordinator is key, through at least attendance to the monthly Program Coordination Meeting. 
• S/he will have direct access to information, such as the general strategy of Tdh in Lebanon, including programming objectives in the field, financial details, and security guidelines. 
• A professional sense of security, confidentiality, and proper representation is paramount. 
• The incumbent will conduct her/his duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des hommes and Tdh Child Safeguarding Policy. Terre des hommes expects that its contractors’ professional conduct reflects proper behaviour in accordance with local culture and traditions. The incumbent assures the moral protection of the name of Terre des hommes and defends in all circumstances the interests of the movement. 

Job requirements:

• Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in communication/Journalism/Broadcasting/Social Sciences and Humanities or relevant field of study.  
• Experience: Minimum 2 year of experience in a similar position; NGOs is preferred or equivalent position in a government institution.   
• Professional competencies:
• Very good writing skills. Proficiency in Arabic and English
• Ability to take quality photographs is a must.
• Proficiency in Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere software. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, present the program to donors and partners, write well and express technical issues in a sensitive manner. 
• Good communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, flexible world view and emotional maturity.  
• Ability to work independently with little direction from others as necessary. 

Others personal abilities 

• Sound personal organizational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-tasking, prioritization of tasks, and working under pressure; 
• Communication of professional needs in a clear, concise, and responsible manner.  
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity. 
• Tolerance and acceptance of diversity. 
• Flexibility and strong adaptation skills. 

Organizational Competencies:

Personal, Social and Leadership Competencies (PSLC):

• Self-management: Manages oneself, time and priority, shows flexibility, availability and adaptability. Self-developing, Identifies and expresses development needs.
• Communication and interaction: Communicates in a clear, concise, responsible way and constructive way. Listens Actively. Shows Negotiation Skills. Manages conflict constructively.
• Teamwork: Shows solidarity. Cooperates to achieving goals. Supports and advises colleagues. Uses a collaborative attitude within and outside the department. Creates Trust.
• Mission orientation: Respects the values defined, Courage, Ambition, Respect and Commitment. Represents the Mission of Tdh and contributes to it. Acts in the interest of Tdh.

Technical and methodological competencies (TMC) :

• Respect for the institutional framework: Knows and respect Tdh working  framework. Knows and applies the business management policies. Reports any incidents or violations. Applies security guidelines.
• Innovation & Development: Stays informed on any innovation in the field of work, contributes to their development, shares into good practices. Shares Knowledge and helps to develop colleagues.
• Quality, Monitoring & Reporting: Selects, analyses and manages information, produces high quality reports, respects reporting guidelines. Collects necessary information for professional activities and monitors self-tasks and goals.
• Language & Computer skills: Masters language that are useful for the job. Masters tools and application that are activity specific: Computer Literacy

Tdh Foundation, Lausanne has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries.  Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours).  Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff.