COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY OFFICER (YOUTH ENGAGEMENT)

Objective 1: Ensure the implementation of Communication and Visibility activities

• Work together with Project team and project participants to develop an effective Communication and Visibility plan for the project;
• Work together with Project team to identify communication and visibility material needed to achieve the project objectives;
• Support production of communication materials (printed and digital) in line with donor requirements;
• Work together with budget holders to prepare procurement requests and liaise with procurement department to ensure effective procurement procedures;
• When needed, liaise with the donor on visibility requirements and approvals;
• Support in organizing communication visits when needed;
• When needed, liaise with service providers and printing companies to verify quality of items and to ensure that technical specifications required by TDH IT are met.

Objective 2: Mentorship, coaching and accompaniment of Youth Group in developing, implementing and monitoring advocacy campaigns at community/local level

• Work together with the Project team and youth participants (between 15-24 years old) from various backgrounds to develop and implement a capacity strengthening plan related to communication and advocacy skills to support participants achieve their goals;
• Regularly visit Youth Groups across 24 locations in Lebanon to support capacity strengthening activities and project activities;
• Ensure regular communication with youth participants to provide ongoing mentorship and coaching throughout the project implementation period;
• Work together with youth participants to ensure that all material produced and communication/advocacy activities are developed in line with donor visibility requirements.

Objective 3: Coordination and Reporting

• Actively participates to team meetings to provide updates on progress achieved on activities;
• Under the supervision of the Youth Project Manager, be the focal point on the communication and advocacy component of the project;
• Contribute to the project internal and external reporting efforts;
• Ensure that a comprehensive archiving platform is created to record all developed materials.

Objective 4: Provide general support to communication department on any other relevant tasks to achieve the organization’s communication objectives

And any other duties relevant to the position and assigned by your Line Manager.

Diploma, Education Level & Minimum Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design, branding, art direction, web development, communication.

At least three (3) year experience in a similar position

Good knowledge of the INGO sector

Experience working directly with Youth from various backgrounds

Required Knowledge & Competencies.

Knowledge and competencies:

• Experience managing social media platforms
• Experience in developing and managing advocacy and social media campaigns
• Spoken and written fluency in Arabic and English
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (primarily illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Branding and design experience
• Expert in MS Office applications, primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Taking pictures using semiprofessional camera
• Basic knowledge in shooting and editing short videos
• Experience with graphic design and production of infographics
• Experience in following up on print production and digital video productions
• Creative and technical writing, editing and proofreading skills for social media content, press releases, success stories, website content.

Soft skills:

• Mentorship skills
• Self-motivated and possessing excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong team working skills and flexibility to work independently as well.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple projects, strong strategic planning, and effective time management skills.
• Trustworthiness and integrity
• Willingness to take initiatives
• Ability to collect, organize and archive information.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented.
• Detail oriented.

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• Verbal and written translation (English – Arabic)