Strategy

• Develop, implement and evaluate VOICE communication and media strategy;
• Provide and support the communication and media work all through the project life;

Implementation

• Report on the progress of the communication work plan including the coordination of the delivery of its outputs;
• Oversee internal and external communication and media work to reach out more effectively to target audiences in Lebanon and in the region;
• Develop communication messages relevant to VOICE work and streamlining the project messaging;
• Conceptualize and develop creative communication actions and tools for the project, including tailored tools the project target groups;
• Develop media communication, including drafting press briefings and press releases, their distribution to the target groups and monitor the preparation of press clippings;
• Contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure production and ensure publication dissemination;
• Promotion and dissemination of advocacy materials for launching initiatives and publications;
• In addition to print media, use multi-media and social media solutions in communication strategies;

Networking & Outreach

• Strengthen the project media relations as a tool to engage the broader public in the project advocacy work;
• Represent ABAAD at meetings with partners, institutions and other external stakeholders as well as at conferences, seminars and other media or policy events;
• Review and monitor on progress of outreach opportunities and take appropriate follow up actions;
• Promote ABAAD and the project visibility through its programmes and initiatives to the public through regular, synthesized communication publications via social and local media.

• University Degree (Masters preferable) in a relevant field;
• Minimum five-years practical work experience in a communications, public relations or media;
• Experience formulating and implementing communications strategies and plans;
• Practical experience with electronic communication systems (online websites and databases);
• Experience of working in/with non-government organizations;
• Experience building and maintaining websites;
• Experience organizing events such as press conferences, workshops and meetings;
• Strong inter-personal and team building skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues;
• Demonstrated capacity to take initiative and pay attention to details;
• Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English are essential;
• Good organizational and prioritization skills and the ability meet deadlines under pressure;
• Anticipates problems and regularly provides solutions.

Application Procedures
Interested candidates in this position should send their CV along with a cover letter, to abaad@abaadmena.org and include the job title above in the email subject and cover letter  
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Duration:  2 years - Part-timer
This program is supported by Oxfam International, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Royal Norwegian Government.
ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization!

• To develop and implement an integrated media strategy .
• To document the process of preparation of JWF activities
• Deliver high quality local, national (and in some instances international) media coverage for JWF projects.
• Responsible for delivering accurate, timely and compelling information and stories that illustrate and raise the profile of projects implemented by JWF.
• Write & produce content – for the website and external media outlets such as Facebook sub-pages, e-actions, emails, and web pages.
• Monitor and evaluate media coverage generated and to draw lessons to improve coverage.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with key media players, journalists and broadcasters in Lebanon and regionally and internationally.
• Develop and regularly maintain a national database of media contacts.
• Coordinate the production of IEC materials related to the project: billboard-posters-pamphlets-newsletter-song…etc
• Undertake any other responsibilities and tasks as required.
• Review and assist in the development of proposals, progress reports, and final reports as per donor requirements

• A commitment to human rights.
• A Bachelor's degree in  journalism or related field.
• Ability to juggle a variety of tasks, manage own workload, and work flexibly.
• Creative thinking and good research skills.
• Knowledge of local, national and international media (including press, internet, print)
• Ability to communicate easily and appropriately with people at all levels within an organization.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Native Arabic and excellent English skills (writing, reading, and correspondence).
• IT skills (Word, Excel, power point…)

To Apply :
Kindly submit a cover letter describing your experience what you would bring to the organization, and your salary requirements; along with a CV and contact information for three professional references; and send to: jwficc@yahoo.com; jwf@jwf.org.lb