Communication Officer

Position: Communication Officer

Location: Beirut office with frequent visits to the field

Reports to: Director of communications located in Washington DC and Country Director Located in Beirut.

Position Summary:

The communication officer, works under the supervision of the Director of Communications who is located in Washington DC, however in Beirut, the Communication Officer reports to the Country Director on administrative issues. This position is responsible for documenting ANERA projects and beneficiaries in Lebanon through human interest stories, photographs, films and press releases that illustrate the impact of ANERA projects. Materials produced are used on ANERA’s website, print materials, social media channels and fundraising pieces. The officer is an integral part of ANERA’s global communications team and works closely with program staff in the Beirut office to ensure comprehensive coverage of activities.

Responsibilities of Communication Officer:

• Writes stories about ANERA’s programs and activities in Lebanon
• Maintains, updates and shares the Beirut office photo library
• Works in regular consultation with the director of communications based in Washington DC and in collaboration with colleagues in the Beirut office to respond to communications requests
• Assists in the development of ANERA public communications materials within the context of established guidelines and in response to the needs of the Lebanon and headquarters office
• Builds and maintains lists of media and other Lebanon-based contacts
• keeps a roaster of freelance media and communication consultants for outsourcing and managing their tasks.   
• Ensures compliance with the external communications guidelines for ANERA
• Produces short videos
• Coordinates social media and public relations activities
• Provides support to program team in the preparation of internal and external documents, such as ANERA quarterly/annual reports, progress reports for donors and concept papers for funding review (30% of working time); includes compiling information, editing and layout
• Provides support in developing presentations
• Completes any other task as assigned by the Director of Communications and as assigned by Country Director in Lebanon

Requirements and Qualifications

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

• 5+ years relevant experience
• Proven ability to write compelling human interest and news stories
• Demonstrated ability to write, speak and read both English and Arabic
• Demonstrated ability and interest in photography
• A higher education degree in a related field (i.e. media, journalism, communications)
• Experience in social media
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance as well as within a team
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic working environment juggling multiple projects
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communications (both written and oral) skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Driver’s license
• Proven experience and contacts within the local, national and/or international non-profit community is a plus
• Ability to use Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Light Room is a plus
• Knowledge, experience and/or exposure to video production is a plus

Work Condition:

This position is an office-based post which requires travel to project sites