Description
SI is seeking a Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Specialist who will serve as the Performance Management and Support Program for Lebanon’s (PMSPL’s) development outreach and communication and principal liaison with USAID/Lebanon’s DOC unit on development and execution of the USAID Mission’s overall communications strategy. The DOC Specialist will also work closely with the USAID Mission’s Program Office and technical offices to support outreach and communications of USAID’s programs and activities in Lebanon.
Support would include helping to develop, plan, and produce public and promotional information on USAID programs, activities, and events for the media, USAID Lebanon’s website and Facebook, and for various targeted audiences. The DOC Specialist will support the development of program publications and brochures for the public, media and other targeted audiences, program fact sheets, success stories, developing the production of videos and documentaries, and other publicity materials for outreach and local media. The DOC Specialist will also support the planning and execution of events highlighting USAID programs, activities or project achievements.
Responsibilities
- Management and Coordination
- Media and Public Relations
- Event Planning and Management
- Public Information, Briefs, Publicity Materials, and Stories
- Online Media Tools and Outreach
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ experience as a strategic communication professional in a medium to large public or private
organization. Relevant fields include – but are not limited to – communications, public relations or public affairs, journalism, social
sciences, public administration or business.
- The candidate must have at least five years’ relevant experience in Lebanon. Relevant experience is defined as work in journalism, public
relations or marketing, public affairs, communications, and/or outreach. Proven coordination and organizational skills are required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- The candidate must be fluent in both spoken and written English and Arabic. Similar proficiency in French is an advantage. Effective
written and oral communications are absolutely critical to perform successfully in this position.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound, independent, professional judgment. Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to translate technical material into easy to understand
narrative;
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to influence relationships positively;
- Strong and demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of strategic communications, public/media relations, journalistic
writing and reporting techniques;
- Knowledge of technical aspects involved in the production process of different public outreach products and activities, such as editing,
graphic design, printing, photography, video, broadcasting, advertising, and publishing.; and,
- Familiarity with using a digital camera, tablet and smartphone, and ability to plan and oversee photography, print, video
productionprocesses are an advantage.
- Computer and Internet Proficiency
Deadline: 09 January 2015
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