Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist, MSI, Beirut, Lebanon Position Summary MSI is seeking candidates for the full-time/long-term position of Communications Specialist on a capacity-building program for Lebanese municipalities and unions of municipalities. The candidate will work as part of a team to improve public service delivery at the local and regional level, promote community participation in local governance decision-making, increase access to reliable and affordable public services, and support participatory and accountable local governance. The overall goal of the project will be to achieve sustained and broad-based economic growth by engaging with municipal government institutions, Lebanese-registered grassroots organizations, and businesses. The anticipated timeframe for the position is three years. **Please note: Only Lebanese citizens are eligible for this position.** Position Tasks and Responsibilities: Provide technical support, management, and oversight of all media-related activities implemented under the program. Develop project-related communication and outreach strategies to ensure effective public awareness, and effective integration and coordination across all program components.  Manage the program’s webpage, as well as its Facebook and Twitter accounts. Produce a monthly program E-Newsletter. Oversee all communication trainings and review materials to ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations pertaining to training power point presentations, handouts, visuals, videos, etc.  Ensure project compliance with the Branding and Marking Plan. Act as a liaison between beneficiary CSOs, municipalities and Communications and Media trainers to bolster capacity-building activities at the individual and institutional levels.  Work closely with staff to develop stories and online content on program activities and achievements. Draft, write and edit written materials in English and Arabic including success stories, newsletters, factsheets, outreach materials, and other communication products. Act as the point of contact for all media inquiries.  Maintain the program photo gallery.  Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field.   Two (2) to three (3) years of demonstrated experience in writing reports, press releases, newsletters, and other communications materials.  Written and oral fluency in Arabic and English. USAID experience preferred.  Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.