Communications Officer

Communications Officer (Lebanon) Ref. Nr. 045 / 2017   Location:                                             Beirut, Lebanon Start of Contract:                             01 December 2017, or sooner Grade of position:                           LES 5 Organization profile Every year, millions of people around the world go missing as a result of conflict, human rights abuses, disasters, organized crime, irregular migration, and other causes.  Be part of a growing international organization that is dedicated to tackling this global challenge.   The aim of The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) Syria Program is to establish the foundations for an effective and sustainable mechanism to address the issue of the missing in a future post-conflict Syria. The program will focus on: contributing to increased understanding among victims, civil society and key stakeholders regarding processes, standards and rights of victims and survivors who are involved in accounting for missing persons establishing the conditions to launch a participative process of data collection that empowers and engages families of the missing increasing the capacity of Syrian families, legal experts and other stakeholders to foster an impartial and law-based approach to accounting for missing persons in post-conflict Syria.   To learn more about ICMP, visit www.icmp.int   Position Background The ideal candidate for this role will have a sound understanding of public policy, global events and politics and an in-depth understanding of media relations with an extensive knowledge of the global media landscape, including digital communications and social media. To learn more about the position and the candidate profile we are seeking, please feel free to contact the Head of Program by email at: Elodie.Andrault@icmp.int.   Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Progam (Syria), and working in close consultation with the Communications Unit in Headquarters, the Communication Officer will be responsible for the following tasks:  Managing and directing the Syria Program internal and external communications, including media relations (managing press conferences, relationships with journalists, media outlets, and documentary filmmakers), public relations and donor relations.  Creating the Syria Program publications, development of public outreach campaigns and management of events in line with the global ICMP Communications Strategy and Work plan. Responsible for the Syria Program contribution to ICMP social media output and website maintenance Contribute to the production of a range Syria Program materials, including newsletters, press releases, media advisories, brochures, and flyers; Contribute to daily media monitoring; Contribute to general writing, editing, copyediting in both English and Arabic; and Other related duties as assigned.   Qualifications:  Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field; At least 6 years’ experience working in a press/communications office at an international organization, or similar; Skills in graphics and design are highly desirable; Excellent writing and public speaking skills; Proven experience in writing and proofreading documents such as press releases, promotional materials, proposals and reports; Strong media contacts in the region, with emphasis on international press agencies and media outlets; Attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines and produce results; Additional requirements:  Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic.  Knowledge of written and spoken French, Turkish and/or Kurdish is highly desirable;  Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point;  Full driving license with the ability to drive manual transmissions;  Proven ability to interact positively with colleagues regardless of culture, nationality or gender; Willingness to travel and to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings; Capacity and willingness to work in sometimes challenging circumstances and under hardship living conditions.