Communications Intern

1. Purpose

CARE established its presence in Lebanon in 2006 and has been responding to the Syrian Crisis since late 2012. Among CARE’s key imperatives is putting people it serves first through implementing cutting edge programming in areas it operates. CARE currently carries out activities in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Akkar, North Lebanon, South Lebanon, and the Beqaa Valley. CARE implements both emergency and development projects contributing to livelihood, food security, protection, gender, shelter, and water, sanitation and hygiene. It targets the most vulnerable people and populations, both host communities and refugees. Over the course of 7 years, it has supported over than half a million beneficiaries.
 
In Lebanon, CARE’s program strategy for the upcoming years will focus on strengthening and expanding its emergency response and capacity to provide basic assistance services while pursuing development projects in areas of food security and livelihood support, gender and protection. CARE intends to maintain its presence in all areas of Lebanon.
 
CARE Lebanon has scaled up rapidly over the past few years and today it has about 90 staff members, with more than 15 different local/international partner organizations. 90% of the team is composed of national staff, with a symbolic number of international members.

2. Reporting Lines

Communications Specialist

3. Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Assist in creating and editing audiovisual and written content for CIL’s website, social media channels, and other communication platforms.
• Media Relations: Support the communications specialist by preparing press materials, drafting press releases, and monitoring media coverage.
• Event Support: Assist in organizing and promoting events, including workshops, conferences, and public awareness campaigns.
• Administrative Tasks: Provide general administrative support to the communications specialist, including organizing files, managing correspondence, and coordinating meetings.

4. Qualifications / special skills or knowledge

 Skills & knowledge:
Experience in previous internships or volunteer roles in communications, as well as familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and graphic design tools such as Adobe Suite and Canva, is preferred. 

Knowledge in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Marketing, along with strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic (with proficiency in French being a plus), is essential.

b. Experience: 

At least  0-1  years of relevant experience, especially at NGOs, academic organizations, standard-setting bodies, public agencies focused on Communications, marketing and advocacy.

c. Academic background:

Bachelor degree in one or several of the following areas: Communications, marketing, audiovisual

d. Languages: English and/ or Arabic are the working language of CARE International.

Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

5. Other contract elements

CARE offers internship and volunteer opportunities for up to 4 months contract for an allowanc for meals and transportation and for a limit of 16 days a month. 

6. PSEA and Child Safeguarding Policies

CARE International in Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
CARE International in Lebanon and its employees and stakeholders abide by the CARE International Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Safeguarding Policies.