Media & Communication Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Media & Communication Coordinator

LOCATION: Beirut, with occasional field visits across Lebanon

ABAAD PURPOSE:

ABAAD – Resource Centre for Gender Equality is a UN ECOSOC-accredited organization that aims to achieve gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the direct supervision of the Founder and Director, the incumbent will be coordinating the work of the Media and Communication department. The Coordinator will be assisting the senior management in developing ABAAD’s media strategy, managing media relations, social media platforms, high level editorial content (articles, features, news stories, blogs) and other relevant outreach activities as required. This individual will lead media work to support programmatic, policy and campaigning priorities, and organisational activities nationally, globally and regionally. In addition, the Media and Communication Coordinator will oversee content for external communications (success stories, brochures, newsletters, editorials, web-articles etc.). High-level English and Arabic editorial/writing skills are essential.

REPORTING LINES:

Post holder reports to:  ABAAD Founder and Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage and implement ABAAD communication strategy and plan
• Lead on the development and delivery of ABAAD media across the country
• Providing technical advice and specialist guidance on appropriate media and communications solutions.
• Develop relations and partnerships with local, regional and international organizations and agencies.
• Lead role in media, lobby, and communication on issues related to programmes through Media contacts and coordination of allies.
• Help in the development and maintain a brand identity for ABAAD.
• Design and coordinate media visit to show evidence from ground and at national level.
• Promote ABAAD’s gender-related messaging through the full range of available media channels.
• Work with different project and units of program teams in country and partners to ensure high quality communication products – such as best practice case stories, photos, annual reports, newsletters, blogs, video, face book page, newsletter, etc.
• Create and manage content for website and social media accounts.
• Represent ABAAD at specific meetings and events, including representation in coordination meetings and external relationships.
• Work closely with the team members to develop visibility materials.
• Manage risk and brand reputation
• Any other requirements from management

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years of experience working for an I/NGO is a must
• University degree in Marketing, Journalism, Media, Public Relations or related discipline, including gender and development;
• Proven track record of working in a similar capacity with the nation and/or international NGOs in the region;
• Knowledge of gender and gender equality;
• Exceptional writing skills in both Arabic and English languages (French is a plus);
• Knowledge and skills in computer usage including word, excel, power point, and social media;

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated capacity to innovate and think creatively
• Efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results
• Calm in stressful situations
• Identifies priority activities and assignments

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills