Communication Officer

Lebanon D-RASATI Project    COMMUNICATION OFFICER                                                         Project description Developing Rehabilitation Assistance to Schools and Teachers Improvement (D-RASATI) will improve educational outcomes in Lebanon by improving teacher and student performance, increasing community and parental involvement, and improving the school learning environment.  D-RASATI is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).   About EDC Founded in 1958, EDC is an international nonprofit organization that works to build bridges between educational research, policy, and practice. EDC’s headquarters are located inNewton,MA,USA. We also have offices inNew York City,NY,USA;Washington,DC,USA;Cairo,Egypt;Nairobi,Kenyaand numerous project offices around the world. EDC has over 350 projects in 35 countries with approximately 1500 employee worldwide.   Title:  Communication Officer          Summary: Education Development Center is seeking a Communication Officer to manage the upkeep and updating (in terms of content and other media) of the D-RASATI website, social media presence, as well as the formatting of project reports and deliverables, newsletters, brochures and other publications and the organizing of media events, press conferences, etc.. The Communications Officer will be the main point of contact with D-RASATI’s digital agency. This position will report to the Chief Of Party and will be located in Beirut, Lebanon.     Essential functions include [but are not limited to]:   Main duties and responsibilities: Day-to-day management of the D-RASATI website, including updating and ongoing monitoring, gaining input from other D-RASATI staff as necessary. Liaise with external digital agency (i.e. company that has designed website and social media presence for project) Contribute to the longer-term planning and development of the D-RASATI PR and communication efforts Manage  and maintain D-RASATI social media presence and communication Draft and issue press releases, information notes, and written materials for dissemination to local and international media Manage press conferences as needed Maintain database of D-RASATI contacts Manage media contacts list Assist the D-RASATI staff to use communication tools Work with D-RASATI staff to identify communication opportunities, plan for communication events, and write up success stories and the like. Drafting, editing and proof reading of D-RASATI success stories and other public relation materials. Other Tasks related to D-RASATI outreach and communication efforts.     Qualifications and Requirements:   A university degree in a field related to communication, marketing or journalism, Master degree is a plus. Desirable knowledge of communication software packages and office publishing tools (Microsoft Office, Photoshop…). Excellent writing skills Knowledge of social media and communication strategies Media and awareness-raising experience, including preparation of talking points, press kits, etc. A strong capacity for analysis, communication and information management Desirable Experience in organizing media events Commitment to creating positive environmental, social and cultural change Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of  a team Ability to manage many projects, keep momentum going, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure Ability to take initiatives and be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment Full proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English required and will be tested At least 5 years of experience in some or all elements of the abovementioned job description     Application and contact details:   Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit their resumes to hr@edc.org .  To ensure the timely review of your credentials, please insert “Communication Officer” in the subject line of the email.  Only candidates who are being invited for an interview will be contacted.  Our hiring is limited to Lebanese nationals.     EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace. EDC offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.