Communications intern

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement rotes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

About the job

The Communications intern will assist in the production and collection of communications products in close coordination with the Advocacy and Coms Specialist ensuring these products are in line with DRC’s policy and guidelines, donor guidelines, programme priorities and are sensitive to the context in Lebanon. The Communications Trainee will assist with the implementation of DRC Lebanon Communications Strategy as well as the Advocacy, Communication and visibility plan of the LINKED Consortium, under the supervision of the DRC Advocacy and Communication Specialist and the Consortium Manager

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the Production and collection of communication materials such as feature stories, case studies, quotes, photographs, etc. ensuring accurate and rapid dissemination to the different stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying powerful stories from the field and collecting relevant information as needed.
• Assist in the development of communications schedules, liaising with staff to ensure reports (annual report, etc.), publications (factsheets, etc.) and other products are produced in a timely manner.
• Ensure all projects communication and visibility content and requirements are up to date by scheduling regular field visits and working with programme teams.
• Ensure that all external communications products are in line with DRC, partners and donors guidelines and requirements. Maintain an up-to-date document with all donor communication and visibility guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of country communications standard operating procedures (SOPs) in coordination with the Advocacy and Communications specialist.
• Assist in the engagement of local and national media and journalists to support positive communication of DRC’s programmes and advocacy activities in Lebanon.

• Prepare background communication and promotional materials for briefings and visits of media. Assist in the planning, logistic and administrative arrangements for them as needed.

• Establish a database (Media and Stakeholders) for information and media dissemination.

• Assist in organising public events at field level as needed.

• Prepare internal agendas and emails and other communication related material for meetings, events, and functions.
• Assist in communications with any other duties as may be assigned.
• Support the coordination and development of success stories and communications materials required for donor reporting
• Support to programme sectors (Protection, Economic Recovery, RIMS) communication materials

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have University degree in the field of communications, public relations, journalism or equivalent; Previous experience working in an international NGO is preferred.

. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Good understanding of the political and security situation in Lebanon.
• Good oral, written, photography and copyediting skills.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to learn and work under pressure within an international setting.
• Previous experience working in an international NGO is preferred.
• Full professional proficiency in Arabic and English.

Desirable

• Previous experience in communication

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 6 months internship

Band/Level: intern

Duty Station: Beirut

Start date: mid November

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact karim.mikati@drc.ngo